WHO WE ARE
Who We Are
The NAABB stands firmly on promoting midwives, doulas, other birthworkers and training programs to improve the care of Black women, persons and infants.
Our Vision
A world in which Black women and persons achieve their full birthing potential and thrive during the childbearing years, and have autonomy over their bodies; with optimal birth outcomes for Black women, babies, and their communities, and increased options and opportunities for birth; and in which system change has brought about equitable healthcare.
1.
Advocate for Black maternal-infant health through advocacy, research, educational programming, activism, and policy change.
2.
Work to equip birth workers and maternity institutions with the practical tools and education they need to improve outcomes for Black women and persons.
3.
Develop and support innovative models of care that are sensitive to the cultural and social needs of Black families.
4.
Partner with organizations that are connected to and can help advance our vision.
meet our
Board of Directors
Ebony Marcelle, DNP, CNM, FACNM
Co-chair
Ravae Sinclair, JD, PBD(IPP), CLC, AdvCD(DONA)
Treasurer
Tenelle M. Bruce, MBS, CBS
Secretary
Noelene K. Jeffers, PhD, IBCLC, MSN, CNM
Nandi Hill, LM, CPM, NARM
Shantrice King, CNM
Faith Peterson, MD
Stephanie Etienne, MPH, CNM
Program Staff
Payshia Edwards-Smith, MPH, Doula, CLES
Program Director, Birth Justice Initiatives
Symone Williams, MPH (c), Doula, LEC
Administrative Assistant
