Menu
The New Hampshire Perinatal Quality Collaborative (NHPQC) is guided by a dedicated team of professionals committed to improving the health and well-being of birthing people, infants, and families across the state. Our staff brings together expertise in clinical practice, data analysis, program coordination, and community engagement to drive evidence-based improvements in perinatal care.
About Me: I am a certified nurse-midwife and public health practitioner with a focus on improving the quality of maternal health care. I have a Masters of Nursing in Midwifery from Georgetown University and a Doctor of Public Health from Boston University. The majority of my clinical work occurred in community-based sites around NH with a focus on perinatal SUD. My interest in identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement started in the community setting and led to pursuing a doctorate. My research and implementation background focuses on leading program and system change initiatives through community engagement to create patient centered improvements. I live in Conway NH where I enjoy the lakes and mountains with my family and black lab.
About Me: With a background in inpatient obstetrics, I am able to provide clinical context in our projects and work. I help with various NHPQC activities and initiatives including acting as a liaison to the Nursing leaders of the 15 NH birthing hospitals through the NH chapter of the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetrics and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN). I am passionate about the work we are doing at the NHPQC because it brings together all the important voices and perspectives around the state to make pregnancy, the year after birth and the newborn/infancy period safe and supportive. I love spending time with my family and taking our dog, Louie, for a walk every morning, rain and shine and snow and sub-zero temps.
About Me:
I work with NH’s birthing hospitals to collect data and provide technical assistance related to the current Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM) patient safety bundles. I am also working to provide education and resource sharing related to the patient safety bundles and perinatal mental health conditions (PMHC) through the NHPQC’s monthly AIM/ERASE webinars and Becca Casey’s PMHC Learning Series. I am excited about the work I am doing and about being part of the NHPQC team because we are working to improve perinatal access to care, facilitate resource sharing throughout the state, and educate clinical team members on best care practices for the perinatal population. In my free time, I enjoy going to the farmer’s market, reading, and spending time with my partner and our Mini Bernedoodle.
About Me: My main role is to provide peer support to our maternal health peer workers throughout the state through learning collaborative meetings and peer recovery support groups, and meeting with peer workers on a one to one basis for support. I am excited to be able to provide these services to our peer workforce as it was definitely something that was missing in my work as a Peer Support Specialist. In my personal time I most enjoy spending time with my adult children, my grandchildren and my little Morkie, Archie.
About Me: In my role I provide high level support, management, and facilitation for implementing the strategic plan for both the NHPQC and the MHI grant, with a focus on perinatal and maternal quality improvement initiatives both in the clinical and community setting. I have, and continue to guide several regional coalitions in processes to improve outcomes including strategic and action planning, evaluation, and sustainability planning. A large part of my work is to create and build strong community connections and relationships, and incorporate all voices into the mission, including people who are disproportionately impacted by maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity. As a dedicated facilitator and convener, I truly enjoy supporting community partners to reach their goals in creating healthy communities! I earned my MPH from Boston University School of Public Health, and am also a Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) and have over 10 years of experience working in the SUD field and with coalitions. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my husband and two young kids being active outside and exploring the state!
About Me: I support birthing hospitals across New Hampshire in implementing the Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM) Patient Safety Bundles’ evidenced-based best practices for perinatal care. I also help facilities develop data collection plans, offer technical assistance with bundle implementation and QI projects, and co-facilitate monthly educational webinars to advance this collaborative work throughout the state. I am frequently blown away by the dedication of providers and staff who champion this work alongside their regular provision of care – it’s an effort to which she feels really lucky to contribute. Outside of work, I enjoy trying out new recipes and restaurants, bingeing tv shows (good and bad), and exploring Chicago with my husband, Sawyer.
About Me: As a member of the NHPQC Team, I support the building of community-led regional coalitions to advance the health and well-being of birthing people and babies during pregnancy, childbirth, and early childhood. By providing technical support and guidance, my role supports mothers, other community members and organizations across sectors to help shape community solutions that generate more wholistic, integrated and equitable care. I am excited to play a small part in bridging medical and social care practices with the knowledge and lived experience of community members for better outcomes – that may also inform systems change and policy development to eliminate persistent maternal health disparities. I enjoy reading poetry and historical fiction, theater, long walks in nature and volunteering as a mentor with Every Body Wins! Literacy program at my local elementary school in St. Johnsbury, VT.
About Me: Through the NHPQC, I help drive the implementation of MMRC recommendations. Each maternal death we review fuels our commitment to change. Through the NHPQC, we transform recommendations into real solutions—helping to protect and preserve the lives of birthing people in New Hampshire. In my free time, I enjoy creating artwork as a Pastel Artist.
About Me: As a population health coordinator of the NHPQC perinatal coalitions, I support the Manchester, Nashua, Conway, Monadnock and Cheshire communities. My goal is to foster long-lasting partnerships with community members in each area. Away from work, I am a mother of three and love watching my children learn and grow.
About Me: In my role as a senior coordinator, I lead the communication strategy of the NHPQC including the annual reports describing the work and research of the coalition, developing tools for the Maternal Health Task Force, and public-facing communication including social media and monthly newsletters to grow the coalition’s awareness and engagement. I am passionate about using effective communication to implement the goals of the NHPQC and improve outcomes for all NH families. I am also currently pursuing a Master of Public Health from the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. In my free time, I love to spend time with my family and discover new places to travel and cultures to get to know.
About Me: I work to gather and update data we collect for the New Hampshire Perinatal Quality Collaborative related to perinatal mental health for the Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM). I also help to coordinate communication and collaboration between NH hospitals, providers, community coalitions and members on their work related to perinatal mental health. Outside of work I love being outside for all reasons in all seasons with my husband and our two daughters.
About Me:
I am the Population Health Coordinator for the Exeter/Portsmouth, Dover/Rochester, and Concord/Lakes Region coalitions, where I work to advance maternal and reproductive health across diverse communities in New Hampshire. Based in Exeter and a proud mother of four, I am a passionate advocate for Black maternal health and reproductive justice.
I also serve as the Maternal Health Director for Black Lives Matter New Hampshire. In addition, I am the board president of the Reproductive Freedom Fund of NH, an abortion doula, and currently training as a birth doula, with a deep commitment to supporting Black and brown birthing people throughout their maternal health journeys.
Drawing on my experience as a registered medical assistant, I combine clinical knowledge with deep empathy and community-based advocacy. My work centers on creating a more equitable maternal healthcare system that ensures safe, supportive, and culturally competent care. My advocacy is driven by a dedication to dismantling systemic barriers and ensuring that all families—especially those in marginalized and underserved communities—have access to the care, dignity, and respect they deserve.
