About FEMINESS
We are a community of women for women, focused on connection and growth. Wherever you are in your health journey, you can take clear actions to overcome the obstacles you may encounter. Not only will you be able to cope with health concerns as they come, you can prioritize the things in your life that make YOU happy and well. The goal of Feminess is to give you those tools and to remind you that you are never alone. We’re all in this together.
MISSION
Feminess uplifts women with accessible, expert-backed health education, delivering clear, credible, and actionable information so you can make confident, informed decisions and advocate for your well-being. Because when women thrive, families, communities and societies thrive.
Core Values
Collaboration
Equity
Empowerment
Integrity
Inclusivity Statement
Feminess is committed to fostering an environment that respects and values all individuals, regardless of gender. We recognize that gender is a spectrum and aim to create spaces where everyone, including cisgender, transgender, non-binary, and gender-nonconforming people, feels respected and included. Our commitment is to honor the diversity of gender identities and expressions, and to continuously learn and grow in our practices to make sure that everyone feels welcomed and valued.
LEADERSHIP
ANDREA CONNERS
I’m a strategic communications leader with 20+ years of experience translating complex science into clear, compelling narratives that drive awareness, engagement, and action. My career has taken me across pharma, biotech, non-profits, start-ups, and academia. Most recently, I led Corporate Affairs at a genomic tech start-up, building the function from the ground up and partnering with the executive team to raise $60M and take the company from pre-commercial to launch-ready. Before that, I scaled the Patient Empowerment Network (a patient focused advocacy organization) into a $2M national nonprofit and spent nearly a decade at AstraZeneca, where I led global R&D external communications, managed international teams, and helped elevate the company’s scientific voice.
THEA BURRIS
With decades of experience in editorial journalism, I thrive at the intersection of storytelling, strategy, and innovation. I’ve collaborated with editorial teams at start-ups—guiding them through growth phases and successful acquisitions. Along the way, I’ve built content strategies that not only expanded reach but also significantly boosted ad revenue.
Most recently, I co-founded a boutique content agency with a mission: to help advocacy groups tell their stories and expand their impact. We’ve produced thousands of videos designed to empower patients, spark action, and drive meaningful engagement. Over the years, our work has dramatically increased visibility and connection for the organizations we support—translating purpose into measurable impact.
JAMIE FORWARD
I’m a healthcare communications leader with more than 20 years of experience transforming complex medical information into clear, compelling stories that truly empower patients. I’ve designed impactful disease-specific programs, produced live and virtual events across the globe, and created content that answers the questions patients didn’t even know to ask.
In my current role as Co-Founder of Health Content Collective, I lead the strategy, development, and execution of patient education programs that foster better care outcomes. I ensure every project is tailored to resonate with its audience and exceeds expectations, while also driving business development, operational efficiency, and organizational growth.