Under the Sisterhood
Under the Sisterhood podcast is one of our key storysharing platforms, celebrating the journeys of women as leaders, changemakers, and advocates in women’s health, mental wellness, and overall well-being. Host Elizabeth Elfenbein engages with women aged 18 to 100+ in intimate conversations, uncovering their experiences and wisdom while highlighting their impact on creating a healthier, more inclusive world. These stories not only honor women’s resilience and leadership but also foster meaningful dialogue around mental health, empowerment, and innovative solutions that help close the gender health gap and inspire change.
Seasons & Special Editions:
- Season 1: Being a Woman in Today’s World
- Season 2: Women’s March of Voices
- Season 3: Women Making the World Healthier
- Special Editions: Under the Hood Vlogs, Women Investing in Women’s Health, Women Making History
- Season 4: Women’s March for Mental Wellness
The Under the Sisterhood podcast is a tribute to the strength and impact of women leading the way in fostering change. With podcast producer Matt Butler and music by Ayla Schafer, Elizabeth Elfenbein creates a space where women are seen, heard, and celebrated, driving deeper connections and inspiring action through the power of storysharing.
Under the Sisterhood
Dana Pitts on empowering communities globally through public health.
Today we’re getting under the hood of Dana Pitts—a mother, daughter, sister and friend—who is an award-winning communications leader with a career spanning diplomacy, global health, and public health innovation. Beginning as a U.S. diplomat in Norway and France, she transitioned to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), where her work in public health has extended to over 60 countries and throughout the United States. She has been on the front lines of critical public health responses, including outbreaks of foodborne illness, cholera, Ebola, and COVID-19.
Dana’s true skill lies in building partnerships and making connections that amplify impact. She brings people together across cultures, disciplines, and organizations, fostering collaboration to address complex public health challenges. With a passion for prevention and community empowerment, Dana sees the powerful connection between translating complex science and providing people with the information they need to make informed decisions about their health and safety. Whether addressing food safety or clean water initiatives or helping communities navigate crises, her work focuses on meeting people where they are, respecting their perspectives, and equipping them to reduce risk and improve well-being.
In addition to her work at the CDC, Dana serves on the board of the Bettie Brand Mothers Empowerment Fund, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering women through storytelling and support. She believes in the transformative power of stories to inspire action, build community, and create lasting change. For Dana, public health is about more than preventing disease—it’s about how we live our lives and the responsibility we share in building healthier, stronger communities.
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