Executive Director
CurrentSamantha leads advocacy efforts at this national non-profit organization that unites baby loss families and medical professionals in a mission to end preventable stillbirth. PUSH is committed to kickstarting the pace of change in the U.S. through big, bold, innovative action to save as many babies’ lives as possible, as quickly as possible. And they’re not taking no for an answer. Accomplishments during Samantha’s tenure include:- Launching the first rainbow clinics in the U.S. - currently in NYC and LA with others slated to open soon across the country.- Spreading pregnancy after loss training to medical staff who interact with patients - to meet their unique physical and emotional needs with compassionate care. - Advocacy at the national level to include prevention in stillbirth efforts and at the state level to push for paid leave for women experiencing stillbirth. - Hosting The Big PUSH - the first large-scale gathering of parents calling on the U.S. government to change how stillbirth is treated. (800 gathered on the National Mall and 2,000 more participated virtually around the country.)- Working with several dozen partner organizations to drive progress on improving pregnancy outcomes, especially for marginalized families, and to improve the mental health resources available to families experiencing stillbirth.
