Our Mission: The mission of the Doris A. Howell Foundation for Women’s Health Research is to fund undergraduate scientists in their relevant research and to educate women to be catalysts for better family health. The Board of Directors of the Doris A. Howell Foundation fulfill the mission by promoting the following activities: Providing grants for women's health research to promising young undergraduates; Sponsoring symposia on women's health and related issues; Conducting a series of luncheon lectures on women's health; Convening a consortium of community leaders to promote awareness of women's healthcare rights, to equal healthcare access and to encourage women to be their own healthcare advocates We know research requires a constant infusion of young talent to serve the community and society at large. A goal of the Doris A. Howell Foundation is to influence young people to pursue careers impacting women's health and to develop financial support which will accelerate solutions to women's health problems. It is the belief of The Howell Foundation that the time has come to address the issues of women's health research. Through all of our efforts, we can make a lasting impact on society and the well being of women. By fulfilling our mission, we believe The Howell Foundation will make a lasting impact on society and the well-being of women. "Making Women's Health Healthier" To make a gift, call (858) 454-7797.