Founder, 4Kira4Moms

A nationally recognized advocate and founder dedicated to advancing maternal health equity and reshaping federal policy after the loss of his wife, Kira, to preventable childbirth complications.

Executive Producer, Communion with the Community

A public speaker, actress, director, and founder using art, storytelling, and creative expression to spark dialogue around mental health and social justice in the Black community.

Founder, The Motherhood Group

A highly influential Black maternal health advocate and TEDx speaker driving change and promoting better maternal health outcomes for Black women through events, training, and her best-selling book, "My Black Motherhood."

President, Riverside Section NCNW

A community-driven leader and medical professional, Dr. Angela Gordon-Nichols leads the Riverside Section of the National Council of Negro Women with a fierce commitment to health equity, civic engagement, and empowering women of African descent to create lasting change in their communities.

Diversity Uplifts, Inc.

A licensed clinical social worker and perinatal mental health specialist advancing coordinated care and culturally responsive support for Black birthing families across California.

Diversity Uplifts, Inc.

A perinatal mental health specialist focused on improving systems of care and equitable access for Black birthing people.

Maternal Mental Health NOW

Leading community building, strategic partnerships, and advocacy to advance the well-being of Black birthing people and perinatal providers in Los Angeles County.

Maternal Mental Health NOW

A licensed clinical social worker supporting collective care and workforce sustainability for Black birthworkers and the families they serve.

California Coalition for Black Birth Justice

Research and Evaluation Manager tracking the state of Black birth equity through data, landscape analysis, and community-rooted research.

California Perinatal Wellness Alliance

Founding Director and survivor leader using storytelling and policy advocacy to transform perinatal mental health systems.

EMCare2U

A board-certified emergency medicine physician bringing personalized, dignity-centered concierge care to postpartum mothers and author of "What to Expect Next!"

Black Women Organized for Political Action

A health policy researcher advancing equitable healthcare workforce development and coordinated care pathways for Black women and families in California.