Bioastronautics Researcher Leading the Charge for Menstrual Freedom; Author of "You Can Be All The Things You Want To Be"
Manju Bangalore Biography
Manju Bangalore is a physicist, astronaut-in-training, and founder of Operation Period, a grassroots, Gen Z-led nonprofit fighting for menstrual freedom. Since founding Operation Period in 2015, Bangalore has led efforts to distribute more than 300,000 menstrual products, launch the Youth Institute for Menstrual Freedom, and train the next generation of menstrual justice leaders nationwide. Her work centers the voices too often excluded from mainstream conversations, while redefining what dignity and equity look like through systems-level change.
With a B.S. in physics and mathematics from the University of Oregon and an M.S. in astronautical engineering from the University of Southern California , Bangalore’s advocacy is deeply rooted in scientific expertise. She has worked at NASA’s Marshall and Johnson Space Centers on propulsion systems and spacecraft interfaces and served in the Obama White House on science policy. She is currently training for a groundbreaking spaceflight studying menstruation in microgravity, work that positions her to become one of the first people to study periods in space as a research astronaut.
In addition to her nonprofit and research work, Bangalore is an actor and model, appearing in national commercials, TV shows such as General Hospital and Animal Kingdom, and Beyoncé’s “Brown Skin Girl” music video. She was featured as a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model in 2022, using the platform to raise awareness about menstrual freedom and bodily autonomy. She is also the author of the children’s book You Can Be All The Things You Want To Be, which she has shared with thousands of students nationwide.
As Miss Oregon USA 2023, Bangalore competed at Miss USA, using her reign to amplify her advocacy and inspire young people, especially girls of color, to embrace every part of who they are. She has headlined events and spoken at venues such as Microsoft, SpaceX, and Mensa.
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Manju Bangalore Speaking Topics
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Building Scientific Literacy and Inspiring the Next Generation of STEM Leaders
Science isn’t just for scientists. It shapes every part of our daily lives. In this engaging talk, Manju Bangalore shares how building scientific literacy and embracing STEM education can empower individuals and communities to solve real-world problems. She draws from her experience working at NASA, serving in the Obama White House on science policy, and training as a research astronaut to demonstrate why STEM education is vital for innovation, equity, and societal progress. This talk encourages audiences to see science not as something intimidating or exclusive, but as a powerful, creative, and inclusive tool for understanding our world and creating the future.
Attendee Results:
- Understand the importance of science literacy in everyday decision-making.
- Discover how STEM careers are evolving and how to access them.
- Leave inspired to support STEM education and equity in their own communities.
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Menstrual Justice and Freedom: Dignity, Equity, and Systemic Change
Periods are political. In this powerful presentation, Manju Bangalore shares how her nonprofit, Operation Period, redefined the menstrual movement by centering marginalized voices — trans menstruators, incarcerated menstruators, and low-income communities — often excluded from mainstream conversations. She breaks down the concept of “menstrual freedom,” a term she coined and an abolitionist vision where no one is held back by their period and systemic barriers like criminalization, stigma, and medical neglect are dismantled. Through stories of grassroots organizing, youth leadership development, and upcoming space research on menstruation in microgravity, Manju inspires audiences to join the fight for dignity and equity for all.
Attendee Results:
- Learn what “menstrual freedom” means and why it matters.
- Understand how intersectionality shapes menstrual equity work.
- Gain actionable steps to support menstrual justice in their own communities.
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Manju Bangalore is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Building Scientific Literacy and Inspiring the Next Generation of STEM Leaders, Menstrual Justice and Freedom: Dignity, Equity, and Systemic Change, The Power of Failing: How Setbacks Shape Success, From Small-Town Oregon to Space Research: My Journey of Becoming and You Can Be All of the Things You Want to Be. The estimated speaking fee range to book Manju Bangalore for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Manju Bangalore generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Abigail Harrison, Eileen Pollack, Nicola Winter, Ema Dantas and Emma Louden. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Manju Bangalore for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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