Community voices

Community Advisory Board

Six advisors from Boston’s birth work and public health community, guiding the Center’s research, programs, and initiatives.

The members

Six advisors — doulas, nurses, founders, and public health practitioners — who bring lived experience alongside professional expertise to the Center’s research, programs, and initiatives.

Stephanie S. Campbell

Health Leads

Stephanie Campbell, a public health leader and mother, advances health equity through reproductive justice, maternal health, and radical self-care. She directs programs at Health Leads.

Joyce Clark

The Birthingheirs Project
Boston Ujima Project

Joyce Clark, a Boston native and Doula since 1998, champions Black and Brown birth equity through education, advocacy, and The Birthingheirs Project, while also serving with the Boston Ujima Project.

Katia Powell-Laurent

Founder
HUED Mamas Co.

Katia Powell-Laurent, founder of HUED Mamas Co., is a holistic nutritionist, doula, and policy strategist advancing reproductive health for Women of Color through culturally aligned care, research, and innovation.

Candice Marshall

Maternal health advocate

Candice Marshall, a maternal health advocate, channels her lived experiences into advancing policy, research, and community-driven solutions to address racial disparities and improve outcomes for Black mothers and families.

Mariah Sabir, MPH

Maternal health advocate
Nonprofit co-founder

Mariah Sabir, MPH, is a maternal health advocate and nonprofit co-founder whose lived experience and public health expertise drive her work in policy, equity, and support for Black mothers and families.

Tiffany Vassell

Labor & delivery nurse

Tiffany Vassell is a labor and delivery nurse and a leading advocate for birth justice, both locally and nationally. She is passionate about educating birthing people and speaking out about a better way to do maternity care.