“If you can prevent a family from sliding into poverty or you can shore up families early on and position them well, they are much more likely to succeed and […]
Category: Interviews
Dispatches from the Field: Rethinking community maternity care with Chanel Porchia-Albert
“In a very disjointed healthcare infrastructure, the doula is seen as this clothespin to bring all of it together.” – Chanel Porchia-Albert Interview with Chanel Porchia-Albert Chanel is founder and […]
Dispatches from the field: A conversation with Ryan Haygood about how we got here — and where we go next
“If there’s one thing I wish people understood about the wealth gap, both here and nationally, it would be that it was created that way. The gap was created. It […]
Dispatches from the field: Maternal Mental Wellness with Nurture NJ’s Ria Rodney
“I’m always thankful for people who share their stories because it’s lending a voice to this issue and really elevating it on a more public-facing platform. It helps normalize these […]
2023 Community Champion: Reshma Saujani
“We’re taking on an issue that we have had to figure out on our own. And we’re asking for the type of support that we deserve.” – Reshma Saujani, Founder […]
2023 Community Champion: Maritza Raimundi-Petroski
“People are finally connecting the dots. They’re realizing that you can’t address early childhood development without addressing trauma and systems of care that need improvement.” – Maritza Raimundi-Petroski, Vice President, […]
2023 Community Champion: Juwana Montgomery
“They know, without a doubt, I’m going to love them and their babies.” – Juwana Montgomery, Assistant Director, South Ward Healthy Beginnings Interview with 2023 Community Champion Juwana Montgomery Juwana […]
2023 Community Champion: Grysmeldy González
“We’re all part of the same greater ecosystem, so true partnership and collaboration is the only way to bring about change.” – Grysmeldy González, Nurse Manager, Family Connects Interview with […]
2023 Community Champion: Christine Norbut Beyer
“The fact that so much transformation has occurred over a relatively short amount of time gives me hope that anything is possible within this realm, as long as we invite […]
Dispatches from the field: Dr. Junlei Li and Thelma Ramirez discuss the findings of their new report
“The physical, behavioral, and mental health of children and adults are built on this foundation of relational health. Relational health serves as the foundation of the well-being of a person, […]