Part 1
Welcome & Opening RemarksThe Honorable Muriel Bowser, Mayor, District of Columbia
Dr. Faith Gibson Hubbard, Executive Director, Thrive By Five DC
2019 Summit
2019 GUEST SPEAKERS
Honorable Muriel Bowser
Mayor, Washington DC
Moderator: Lesli Foster
Journalist, WUSA9
Alyssa Milano
Actress & Activist
Charles Johnson
Founder, 4Kira4Moms
Valerie Hollingsworth-Baker
25th International President, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Testimonials
Every single mom in the United States should be able to look at DC and be like wow this is what they’re doing we should try to mimic what they are doing as well
I think it’s essential that the mayor is doing this it’s showing that she cares about the women of DC and the mothers of DC
A lot of the classes and workshops being seen it’s about getting both parents in, this is a joint effort !!
We will bring people together from health, education, from social services, and health care to really have these conversations about what we are doing in programs but as well in policies.
AGENDA 2019
Panel 1: Centering the Narratives of Moms: A Discussion on Policy & Practice
Moderator: Dr. Faith Gibson Hubbard, Executive Director, Thrive By Five DC
Moderator: Jennifer Porter, Director, Mayor’s Office on Women’s Policy and Initiatives
Kimberly Churches, CEO, American Association of University Women
Pati Jinich, Chef, TV Personality, Author
Dr. Esther Gamuchirai Madzivire, Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN), Atrium Health
Through the voices and narratives of moms, this panel will focus on local and national investments being made to improve outcomes for maternal and infant health. This discussion will provide greater context and set the tone for the Summit.
Panel 2: “Early Exposures in Life- Understanding Risk and Resilience to Improve Health and Education
Moderator: Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt, Director, DC Health
Dr. Myra Jones-Taylor, ZERO TO THREE
Linda Goler Blount, Black Women’s Health Imperative
Dr. Nefertiti Poyner, Devereux Center for Resilient Children
Dr. Joia Crear-Perry, National Birth Equity Collaborative
Dr. Neena Mcconnico, Child Witness to Violence Project-Boston Medical Center
The panel will discuss the concepts of trust and trauma-informed care. The conversation will be oriented to topics related to access to quality and responsive healthcare, early education, and family strengthening programmatic models, as it relates to health and education outcomes
Panel 3: “The Role of Food Policy, Access, and Nutrition in Supporting Positive Outcomes for Families”
Moderator: Dr. Laquandra Nesbitt, Director, DC Health
Dr. Myra Jones-Taylor, ZERO TO THREE
Linda Goler Blount, Black Women’s Health Imperative
Dr. Nefertiti Poyner, Devereux Center for Resilient Children
Dr. Joia Crear-Perry, National Birth Equity Collaborative
Dr. Neena Mcconnico, Child Witness to Violence Project-Boston Medical Center
The panel will discuss the concepts of trust and trauma-informed care. The conversation will be oriented to topics related to access to quality and responsive healthcare, early education, and family strengthening programmatic models, as it relates to health and education outcomes.
Part 2
A Conversation On Motherhood And ParenthoodModerator: Lesli Foster, Anchor, WUSA9
The Honorable Muriel Bowser, Mayor, District of Columbia
Alyssa Milano, Actress & Activist
Charles Johnson, Founder, 4Kira4Moms
Valerie Hollingsworth Baker, 25th International President, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
The panel will allow our guests to discuss their experiences with motherhood and
parenthood and underscore the importance of centering the narratives of moms and babies in perinatal health care.
Panel 4: Our Fathers Speak: “A Place for Dads in Perinatal Health and Early Education”
Moderator: Jason Wallace, Director, Mayor’s Office on Fathers, Men and Boys
The Honorable Cedric Richmond, US House of Representatives, Democrat – Louisiana, 2nd District
Kenneth Braswell, CEO, Fathers Incorporated
Dr. Roger Mitchell, Chief Medical Examiner, DC Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
Antoine Robinson, DC Dad, Bright Beginnings
Jonathan Webb, CEO, Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs
The panel will highlight the importance of fatherhood involvement in building stronger families and communities. The discussion will include the role of males in perinatal care, maternal health, and early education.
2019 Partners
2019 Planning Committee
