Chairperson of Queens Village Dayton
Honored to Lead & Proud to Serve
Honored to serve QVD, a true sanctuary to rest, relax and repower. Aligned with Dr. Meredith Shockley-Smith’s vision, I strive to help improve Black birth outcomes and addressing inequities. As Chairperson, I am committed to that, creating spaces where Black women are seen, heard, supported, and empowered to thrive.
Stories & Articles Feat. Doula D
Dayton Doulas By: Kasey Renee Shaw
University of Dayton Magazine discovers how local doulas, DeShae Jackson and Dijon Jackson are addressing disparities in Black maternal and infant health.
Black Maternal, Infant Mortality- High But Overwhelmingly Preventable By: Ngozi Cole
Ohio and Montgomery County have long had disparities in infant and maternal mortality rates. How are local groups working to address this? WYSO's Ngozi Cole speaks with Black doulas, doctors and policy makers on how this issue is being addressed.
UD Doula Scholarship Awarded to Address The Disparities in Dayton By: News Center 7, Trey Brown
News Center 7 reports, the University of Dayton is tackling Black infant and maternal mortality by offering 10 scholarships for doula training, funded by its Health Equity Activation Think Tank.
Doula Scholarship Aims to Grow Workforce, Helping Moms & Babies By: Ngozi Cole
The University of Dayton, HEATT initiative, is awarding scholarships to doulas in the region, aiming to fight black infant and maternal mortality in Montgomery County.
The Fourth Trimester- BMHW Event Addressing Black Maternal & Infant Mortality By: Ngozi Cole
This month, several events in Dayton are shining a light on Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW). Professionals, activists and community members shared their stories and discussed solutions.
Local Nonprofit Receives Grant to Address Black Maternal Disparities By: Ngozi Cole
Queens Village Cincinnati has awarded its Dayton chapter $20,000 to expand its services. The nonprofit addresses disparities in access to maternal and infant health care.