Letisha Bates, LPN, RHC, A.S. Nutrition & Food Science
Ricardo Azziz PCOS Challenge Advocacy Leadership Award
The Ricardo Azziz PCOS Challenge Advocacy Leadership Award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary dedication to advocacy and public policy efforts that expand access to resources and support for women and girls with polycystic ovary syndrome. PCOS Challenge named the advocacy leadership award in honor of Dr. Ricardo Azziz, an international authority on polycystic ovary syndrome and one of the country’s most impactful advocates for the PCOS patient community.
Letisha Bates is a nutritionist and health coach who specializes in PCOS with over 15 years of healthcare experience. She is a licensed nurse with an A.S. Nutrition & Food Science degree on the path to becoming a Registered Dietitian. Through her own experiences with PCOS and the medical, diet, and fitness industry surrounding the condition, Letisha has become a fierce PCOS Advocate. She is passionate about PCOS education as well as fighting for legislative changes for better outcomes in the PCOS community. Her advocacy efforts include educating on multiple platforms from social media, blogs, podcasts, events, magazines, and television. Letisha believes that every person with PCOS deserves the access and ability to manage their condition and improve their quality of life.