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The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC, the city’s health department) proposes the Boston Healthy Families Community-Based Perinatal Health Project (Boston COPHI) to address large and persistent inequities in birth outcomes for Black women and other women of color in the city. This community-based doula program will strengthen systems of perinatal care that support women and families of color through the birthing process. It will do this by connecting mothers (and in some cases fathers) to… Show more The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC, the city’s health department) proposes the Boston Healthy Families Community-Based Perinatal Health Project (Boston COPHI) to address large and persistent inequities in birth outcomes for Black women and other women of color in the city. This community-based doula program will strengthen systems of perinatal care that support women and families of color through the birthing process. It will do this by connecting mothers (and in some cases fathers) to doula support while training people from the community as doulas and educating policymakers, providers and the community on the benefit of doula services. Show less

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Serve as primary point of contact for Infant Mortality Reduction Initiative (IMRI) program activities and deliverables;Content writer for internal newsletters, blogs and executive communications;Performed daily lactation support to provide instruction and support to new mothers;Developed implemented and tracked nearly 500 individual breastfeeding plans;Planned and taught 185 Breastfeeding 101 and Breastfeeding 102 classes;Achieved 95 percent rate in breastfeeding for at… Show more Serve as primary point of contact for Infant Mortality Reduction Initiative (IMRI) program activities and deliverables;Content writer for internal newsletters, blogs and executive communications;Performed daily lactation support to provide instruction and support to new mothers;Developed implemented and tracked nearly 500 individual breastfeeding plans;Planned and taught 185 Breastfeeding 101 and Breastfeeding 102 classes;Achieved 95 percent rate in breastfeeding for at least three months postpartum among program participants and 61 percent at six months postpartum;Conducted follow-up phone calls to new parents to assess patient needs and progress.Designing and creating various communication publications and products including websites, newsletters, flyers, and promotional communications for various internal and external customers;Manage executive leadership communications and events including community outreach activities;Organized a citywide effort that resulted in the restoration of $2.5 M to keep the important work of the Infant Mortality Reduction Initiative Coalition (IMRI) sustained;Work with Executive Director to ensure that program evaluations address desired outcomes, are conducted on an annual basis and that the data is fully analyzed and reported to the Quality Improvement Committee, Executive Director and other appropriate parties to ensure program effectiveness. Show less

Provide expertise on best practices in maternal and infant health models and servicesProvide grant writing to support existing and new maternal and infant health programs; andIdentify and develop new maternal and infant health initiatives to better meet the changing needs of the community;Collaborate with other community based organizations to assure a continuum of maternal and infant health services in underserved communities in BrooklynAssure ongoing staff development and… Show more Provide expertise on best practices in maternal and infant health models and servicesProvide grant writing to support existing and new maternal and infant health programs; andIdentify and develop new maternal and infant health initiatives to better meet the changing needs of the community;Collaborate with other community based organizations to assure a continuum of maternal and infant health services in underserved communities in BrooklynAssure ongoing staff development and training for above program staff and community health advocates;Monitor statistical data as part of quality improvement efforts and oversee preparation and completion of all program-related reports for above programs;Assure that programs are addressing necessary objectives and fulfilling contract requirements;Develop program design, policies and procedures in collaboration with clinical leadership; Show less

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Serve as primary point of contact for Infant Mortality Reduction Initiative (IMRI) program activities and deliverables;Content writer for internal newsletters, blogs and executive communications;Performed daily lactation support to provide instruction and support to new mothers;Developed implemented and tracked nearly 500 individual breastfeeding plans;Planned and taught 185 Breastfeeding 101 and Breastfeeding 102 classes;Achieved 95 percent rate in breastfeeding for at… Show more Serve as primary point of contact for Infant Mortality Reduction Initiative (IMRI) program activities and deliverables;Content writer for internal newsletters, blogs and executive communications;Performed daily lactation support to provide instruction and support to new mothers;Developed implemented and tracked nearly 500 individual breastfeeding plans;Planned and taught 185 Breastfeeding 101 and Breastfeeding 102 classes;Achieved 95 percent rate in breastfeeding for at least three months postpartum among program participants and 61 percent at six months postpartum;Conducted follow-up phone calls to new parents to assess patient needs and progress.Designing and creating various communication publications and products including websites, newsletters, flyers, and promotional communications for various internal and external customers;Manage executive leadership communications and events including community outreach activities;Organized a citywide effort that resulted in the restoration of $2.5 M to keep the important work of the Infant Mortality Reduction Initiative Coalition (IMRI) sustained;Work with Executive Director to ensure that program evaluations address desired outcomes, are conducted on an annual basis and that the data is fully analyzed and reported to the Quality Improvement Committee, Executive Director and other appropriate parties to ensure program effectiveness. Show less

New York City Metropolitan Area

Master Of Public Health - Mph

Bachelors Science, Biochemistry

Bachelor Of Science - Bs