Virginia Black Maternal
Health Summit 2027

Birth workers, parents, policymakers and advocates in one room.

Launching Liberation
The Future of Black Birth April 9th, 2027
9 AM–5 PM · U-Turn of Richmond

Our flagship Summit opens Black Maternal Health Week. A full day of speakers, panels and real conversation about where Black birth goes next: policy, care, research and joy.

Meet the Crew

  • Dr. Vivienne Pierce McDaniel

    DNP, MSN, RN, FADLN, FNAP
    Chair, NBNA Health Policy Committee

  • Dr. Monica R. Mclemore

    PhD, MPh, RN
    Professor, NYU Bory Meyers College of Nursing

  • Saleemah McNeil

    MS, MFT
    Founder & Executive Director, Oshun Family Center

  • Dr. Nyia Noel

    MD, MPh
    Medical Director, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Boston Medical Center

  • Dr. Pierre Johnson

    MD
    Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeon, “The Fibroid Slayer”

  • Dr. Lois A. Davis

    MD
    OB/CYN, Virginia Physicians for Women

  • Mercedes & Leon Wells

    Parents, Maternal Health Advocates

  • Kenda Denia

    Founder, Executive Director
    BIrth in Color / Birth in Color Action