In this session, Laney Poye, Kima Tozay, and Trashaun Powell described how the Preeclampsia Foundation took an evidence-based, trust-building approach to address its impact on Black women and birthing people
The United States has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the developed world, with Black women nearly three times more likely to die during childbirth than other groups. Preeclampsia affects 5% to 8% of pregnancies and is a leading cause of maternal illness and death. Black women are 60% more likely to experience a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy and its long-term health consequences. In this session, Laney Poye, Kima Tozay, and Trashaun Powell described how the Preeclampsia Foundation took an evidence-based, trust-building approach to address its impact on Black women and birthing people
Laney Poye serves as the Director of Communications for the Preeclampsia Foundation, supporting its mission of community, healthcare improvements, and research funding for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. Read Bio
Dr. Shakima “Kima” Tozay is a lived experience practitioner-scholar-advocate with deep expertise in maternal health equity, implementation science, and systems change. Read Bio
Trashaun Powell is a maternal health advocate and community leader dedicated to improving outcomes for birthing people and families Read Bio