Amplifying the Voices of Mothers 

Maternal deaths in the U.S. are on the rise. And, childbirth is more dangerous for communities of color who are disproportionately impacted by maternal mortality and morbidity. For example, Black and American Indian/Alaska Native women continue to experience more pregnancy related deaths and complications. We can no longer wait to address these disparities.

 On April 7,  join the AHA in a dialogue with experts from national and community organizations, and hospitals, to discuss ways we can identify and address inequities in maternal care, empower women of color, and create solutions to improve maternal health equity. 

This event will take place in honor of National Minority Health Month and Black Maternal Health Week (April 11-17).

Speakers:

Stacey Stewart, MBA 
President and CEO 
March of Dimes

Chanel Porchia-Albert, CD, CPD, CLC
Founder and Chief Operating Officer
Ancient Song Doula Services

 
Nicolle L. Gonzales, BSN, RN, MSN, CNM 
Founder and Midwifery Director 
Changing Woman Initiative

Richard H. Beigi, M.D., MSc,  
President 
UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

Sheri De Shazo, MBA, MHA, RN, CLSS-GB, FACHE 
President 
Advocate Sherman Hospital

Moderators: 
 
Robyn Begley, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN
SVP CNO  
AHA 
CEO 
AONL 

 
Priya Bathija, J.D., MHSA
Vice President, Strategic Initiatives 
AHA 

 
Aisha Syeda, MPH 
Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives,  
AHA 

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