Lecture up to 1.25 hours
Health Medicine and Nutrition, AGD Subject Code 150

Menopause affects more than just health — it touches relationships, workplace dynamics, and daily life. Whether you’re experiencing menopause firsthand or supporting someone who is, this session offers valuable insights and tools to deepen your understanding and strengthen your support.

We’ll explore the physical and emotional symptoms of menopause, discuss practical strategies for managing them (with and without medical intervention), and offer guidance on creating menopause-aware environments at home, in healthcare settings, and in the workplace. This session is designed for everyone — including partners, colleagues, employers, and healthcare providers — to help foster empathy, reduce stigma, and encourage open dialogue. No one should navigate this transition alone.

Upon completion of this session, attendees should be able to:

• Understand why we need to be talking about menopause, especially in the workplace.
  Identify what menopause is, why it happens, and when it may occur.
• Recognize common symptoms and understand their potential impact across personal and professional settings.
• Explore both medical and non-medical approaches to managing menopause, and where to find credible information.
• Provide or seek support through healthcare, work, and personal networks.

Ms Haberman does not have any affiliations to disclose.

April brings over a decade of experience in global women’s health, with a diverse background that includes business development, public speaking, training and curriculum design, fundraising, and a deep understanding of healthcare systems. She has collaborated with major organizations such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Starbucks, CVS Health, WebMD Health Services, and Microsoft.

April is a certified Women’s Health Coach through the Integrative Women’s Health Institute and serves on the Women’s Global Health Seattle Advisory Panel. Her unique blend of corporate partnership expertise and unwavering commitment to women’s health has led to her current role as CEO and Co-Founder of MiDOViA. In this capacity, she empowers midlife women through education and support—both in the workplace and beyond.

She specializes in guiding individuals through menopause, menstrual health, and sexual and reproductive wellness, while also helping organizations build inclusive and supportive environments. April’s dedication to community impact earned her the 2015 Young Mother of the Year Award for Washington State. She has led women’s health training initiatives in Nicaragua and Eswatini, Africa, where she also helped launch local enterprises that support women with income-generating opportunities.