Co-Founder, Black ObGyn Project

Harvard-trained physician and Time Magazine Changemaker whose dedication to global health equity has created lasting change in maternal care practices for Black women across the country.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BIRTH IN COLOR

Award-winning founder and Virginia Task Force Leader championing Black maternal health equity across the commonwealth.

United States Representative, Virginia's 4th Congressional District

University of Richmond and UVA Law School graduate who has served the greater Richmond area in elected office for nearly twenty years, now representing Virginia in the U.S. Congress on the Armed Services Committee and the Science, Space, and Technology Committee.

Assistant Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, VCU Health System

Division Director of DEI and faculty advisor of the Maternal Health Equity Student Interest Group committed to serving underserved patient populations.

Public service leader with over two decades of experience in government and community relations who serves on key legislative committees addressing public safety, local government, and commerce while advocating for educational equity and worker protections.

Virginia Delegate, 79th District

William & Mary and Howard University Law graduate serving on key legislative committees who has advanced policies on maternal health, education, food insecurity, housing, criminal justice reform, and workforce development.

Former Mayor of Richmond

Virginia's first Black Secretary of the Commonwealth and Richmond's youngest Mayor who implemented transformative policies in education, infrastructure, and economic development while championing voting rights restoration.

Associate Professor of Chemistry, Virginia Commonwealth University

VCU biochemistry professor and grant co-investigator who develops science curricula for elementary students, creates research opportunities for underrepresented students in STEM, and advocates for Black fathers' involvement in maternal health.

Virginia Delegate, 65th District

Locally born and raised pastor serving the Fredericksburg region in the Virginia General Assembly while advocating for education funding, reproductive healthcare access, and quality healthcare for all Virginians.

Director of Policy, In Our Own Voice: National Black Women's Reproductive Justice Agenda

UNC Charlotte and Charlotte School of Law graduate implementing federal and state reproductive justice initiatives, monitoring policy developments, and building strategic partnerships with aligned social justice organizations.

Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner & Owner, Vibrance Wellness for Women

University of Pittsburgh and Walden University graduate with specialized experience in maternal-newborn healthcare who now provides comprehensive women's health services through her own clinic and community care centers.

Executive Director and Co-founder, Marijuana Justice

Longwood University and VCU-educated social worker who transitioned to policy advocacy, created an award-winning radio show, and led Virginia to become the first Southern state to reform cannabis laws through a justice-centered approach.

Health and Wellness Product Portfolio Manager, Elevance Health

Healthcare leader managing women's health solutions for 47 million Americans who has successfully advocated for Medicaid coverage of contraceptives and raised substantial funds for maternal health initiatives in underserved communities.

Policy Strategist and Attorney

Bar-licensed attorney in Virginia and New York with advanced degrees in international law and policy who has led successful legislative efforts for reproductive justice, maternal health equity, and healthcare accessibility in Virginia.

Sheriff of Arlington County

Community-focused law enforcement leader implementing progressive jail programs to improve safety, medical care, and family support while emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all community interactions.

Director, OB/GYN Department, Johnson Health Center

University of Florida graduate and board-certified OB/GYN providing comprehensive women's healthcare in Lynchburg, Virginia with special interests in preventative care, family planning, and minimally invasive surgical techniques.

Interim Chief Operating Officer, Aetna Better Health of Virginia

Public administration graduate with over a decade of health policy experience focused on equitable access to quality healthcare for underserved populations, with particular expertise in Medicaid strategy and regulatory oversight.

Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Human Services, City of Richmond

Virginia Tech and Hollins University graduate who leads Human Services initiatives for Richmond while simultaneously serving as the city's first-ever Chief Equity Officer, implementing innovative programs like the "Genealogy Project" to reconnect Black Richmonders with their history.

Director, Office of Family Health Services, Virginia Department of Health

Johns Hopkins-educated physician and public health leader dedicated to health equity, with expertise in policy development, program administration, and community-centered approaches to improving maternal and family health outcomes across Virginia.

Retired Healthcare Executive

Virginia Tech MBA graduate with extensive experience in Medicaid operations, acute care management, and developing healthcare programs for vulnerable populations across multiple health systems and insurance providers.

Executive Director, Provide

Master's-educated organizational development specialist with 25 years of experience in reproductive health advocacy, communications strategy, and organizational leadership who has been at the forefront of efforts to destigmatize reproductive healthcare.

Reproductive Rights Strategist

Experienced nonprofit and education professional with over twenty years of experience who advocates for abortion access and reproductive justice through an empowerment model focused on eliminating barriers and uplifting the experiences of those most affected.

Executive Director, Progress Virginia

Strategic communications expert with 16 years of experience who leads innovative programs in disinformation monitoring, research, earned media, and digital advocacy to strengthen progressive infrastructure across Virginia.

Community Advocate & Fatherhood Champion

Community engagement specialist with extensive experience in upward mobility initiatives who has dedicated himself to improving maternal and infant health outcomes through collaborative, family-centered approaches since 2021.

Communications Strategist and Doula

University of Mary Washington graduate, Medicaid Licensed Community-Based Doula, and Certified Breastfeeding Specialist who brings 7 years of nonprofit experience to her passionate advocacy for maternal health and reproductive justice.

Journalist & Founder, Blunt Blowin' Mama

Columbia Journalism School graduate with editor experience at ABC News, Huffington Post, Reader's Digest, and Blavity who created a multimedia platform and podcast to destigmatize cannabis use among mothers, especially BIWOC.

Community Birth Doula and Program Director, Birth in Color

George Mason University PhD holder and JMU graduate who combines academic expertise in Health Communication with hands-on doula work to enhance Birth in Color's programming throughout Virginia's Tidewater region.

Health Equity Director, UnitedHealthcare

Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in rural behavioral health services with particular expertise in developmental differences, serious mental illness, and substance use disorders, bringing a person-centered approach to maternal and child health initiatives.