Meet our Maternal Health Visionaries

By: Staff, Maternal Health Task Force

At the 10th anniversary celebration of the Maternal Health Task Force, The Global Maternal Health Symposium, 10 Maternal Health Visionary awards were presented. The recipients were honored for the impact, innovation, inspiration, leadership, and future vision they have provided to the field of Maternal Health. This blog series highlights the work of these maternal health visionaries.

Dr. Joia Crear-Perry

Dr. Joia Crear-Perry, wearing a white doctor's coat, stands outside.
Dr. Joia Crear-Perry, National Birth Equity Collaborative founder and president

Hawa Abdullahi Elmi

Hawa Abdullahi Elmi
Photo: Dr. Linda Valencia
Dr. Linda Valencia, Planned Parenthood Federation of Guatemala