Sateria Venable is the Founder & CEO of The Fibroid Foundation
(www.fibroidfoundation.org), a global, patient-founded advocacy organization.
The Fibroid Foundation develops programming to support its community of over
25,000 women. Sateria began her advocacy efforts in 2007. Since that time, the
organization has developed a substantial network within the medical community.
Venable, who holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Carnegie Mellon University, has
co-authored several scientific papers on fibroid research. She is the inventor of an
undergarment inspired by her journey, that she hopes will transform intimate
apparel for all women. A sought-after speaker, she has been featured in print and
radio media, and has presented at gynecologic conferences worldwide.