In this week's episode of the NAWL Podcast, USF Research Professor and co-chair of NAWL's Advocacy Education & Programming Committee, Michelle Travis, sits down with Flory Wilson, Founder and CEO of the Reproductive & Maternal Health Compass. They discuss how organizations can support reproductive and maternal healthcare in the post-Dobbs era. Drawing on RMH Compass research, the conversation explores the strong business case for policies and benefits that truly meet employees' needs, and how these benefits help recruit, retain, and advance women in the workplace. Tune in to learn how to advocate effectively for reproductive rights and advance meaningful change within your workplace and professional life.
In this week's episode of the NAWL Podcast, USF Research Professor and co-chair of NAWL's Advocacy Education & Programming Committee, Michelle Travis, sits down with Flory Wilson, Founder and CEO of the Reproductive & Maternal Health Compass. They discuss how organizations can support reproductive and maternal healthcare in the post-Dobbs era. Drawing on RMH Compass research, the conversation explores the strong business case for policies and benefits that truly meet employees' needs, and how these benefits help recruit, retain, and advance women in the workplace. Tune in to learn how to advocate effectively for reproductive rights and advance meaningful change within your workplace and professional life.
Learn more about Flory and her work with RMH Compass.
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Flory Wilson believes that companies who invest in and show up for their employees will always outperform the market. A seasoned "activator" of the business community, as the founder of Reproductive & Maternal Health Compass (RMH Compass), Flory is a driving force in closing the gap in essential health benefits for the U.S. workforce—advocating for comprehensive support that covers the full reproductive lifecycle -- everything from menopause care and doula services to family formation and medical travel reimbursements.
Flory’s insights are backed by twenty years of experience building the B Corp movement and international economic policy, bringing a unique economic lens to corporate stewardship. Known for her ability to turn complex frameworks into actionable corporate strategy, she is a frequent contributor to major business publications on the future of work.
Michelle Travis is a Research Professor at the University of San Francisco School of Law, where she led USF’s Work Law and Justice Program. She is also a contributing writer for Forbes.com on leadership strategy issues. As a founding member of the Work and Family Researchers Network, Michelle’s research focuses on employment discrimination law, gender stereotypes, and work/family integration. Before joining academia, Michelle practiced management-side employment law in the Bay Area. She has served on the NAWL Advocacy Committee since 2023. Her book, Dads for Daughters, is a guide for engaging male allies to advance gender equity. She has also authored an award-winning children’s picture book, My Mom Has Two Jobs, which celebrates working moms.