Building Confidence through Preparation

Sista's, do you remember the day you started your "cycle/period"? Do you recall how prepared you were for that moment? Reflecting on that experience and the woman you are today, what advice did you receive to prepare you for that day? What words of encouragement helped foster your confidence through the journey of puberty?

Presented through an Edification session for OUR young Sistas ages 8 to 12, A Sista's Always Prepared is a program designed to intersect the perception of preparation and the cultivation of confidence with the path of puberty. Through personal experience and love, we teach our young Sistas how to positively embrace the transition into womanhood while cultivating confidence; this is A Sista's Touch in action.

At the conclusion of the Edification session, each young Sista will be able to:

1. Increase their confidence level in talking about puberty.

2. Demonstrate their ability to identify resources needed to maintain good hygiene.

3. Understand the appropriate use of at least 3 essential resources in the ASAP kit.

4. Appreciate the act of preparation to achieve the skill of being confident.

Calling all Queens in Training ages 8-12

Speaker for Cohort 15 - Dr. Ennis

Dr. Ennis

Dr. Brianna Ennis is the Director of Pediatric Services at Baywell Health.

Dr. Brianna Ennis is a board-certified pediatrician and the Director of Pediatric Services at

Baywell Health in Oakland. Although originally from Southern California, she has called the Bay Area home for most of her adult life, having completed a post-baccalaureate program at Cal State East Bay before earning her medical degree and returning to Oakland to complete her pediatric residency at Children’s Hospital Oakland.

Following residency, Dr. Ennis continued serving children and families in Oakland as a

pediatrician with Alameda Health System before joining Baywell Health, where she now

leads the Department of Pediatrics. She is passionate about providing culturally affirming

care and improving health outcomes for Black children and adolescents. Dr. Ennis enjoys

educating young people about their health and empowering them with the knowledge and confidence to make healthy decisions as they grow.

In her spare time, she enjoys catching up on sleep, window shopping, and spending time

with her husband and sweet dog Nala.