Elsie is the first global community designed for freelancers working in female and sexual healthcare.
We asked each of our members to share their community impact during 2025. See all reports here.
In 2025, my intention with Elsie was to make it easier for people working in female and sexual health to find each other, collaborate, and build sustainable freelance careers in a sector that’s commonly underfunded but impacts everyone. That meant:
Members used the community to connect beyond the platform, meeting up while travelling, attending industry events together, co-hosting events, guesting on each other’s podcasts.
Members regularly passed each other’s names along for roles, projects, and collaborations, reflecting a strong culture of trust and mutual support.
Several members found paid work directly through the jobs channel, reinforcing Elsie’s role as a practical resource for finding opportunities.
“Elsie! Emma Ahlert is building the best, coziest – and frankly, coolest – community for freelancers in female + sexual health, and I want to give everyone there the biggest hug all of the time.”
Emily, Canada
“I found my current role through the Elsie platform, and I’m so grateful I did. It’s such a valuable space for sexual and reproductive health professionals — supportive, well-curated, and full of genuine opportunities to make an impact. Emma’s energy and professionalism are making a noticeable difference across the sector; Elsie has become a real connector for purpose-driven work in this field.”
Marie, based between Paris and London
…..is how international the community has become. It’s important to me that people working in this sector have context beyond their immediate surroundings, and can connect with others who understand the work from different cultural, geographic, and professional perspectives. The international aspect of Elsie is something I care deeply about and am committed to maintaining as the community grows.
Next year, I want to: