Cradle’s Birth Innovation Summit:
United in Information
Bold ideas. Real conversations. Collective action for birth equity.
Thursday, October 16
10 am - 3 pm
Delta Hotels by Marriott – Kalamazoo Conference Center
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Join us for Cradle Kalamazoo’s Birth Innovation Summit: United in Information — a one-day gathering designed to center Black and Brown families and advance real solutions in maternal and infant health.
This summit brings together healthcare professionals, maternal health experts, doulas, students, and community leaders for courageous conversations, collaborative breakout sessions, and practical strategies to improve birth outcomes.
Together, we’ll examine historical inequities, share best practices, and explore next steps to expand access to quality care for moms and babies in our communities.
Why Attend?
Hear From Experts
Learn from maternal health leaders, healthcare professionals, and community advocates.
Explore Bold Ideas
Earn Credits
Featured Speakers & Partners
Amanda Rostic, MPH
Dr. Sravani Alluri, MD
Cradle Kalamazoo Administration
Jameca Patrick-Singleton, MSW
Executive Director
Ni’esha Wright, BSW, BA
Director of Community Health
Tamekka Bennett, BA, CFLE, LPN
Associate Director of Community Health
Tami Rey, CHW
Community Health Resource Manager
Amelia Horn, MPH, CHES
Manager of Public Health
Kamiryn Davis, BS
Cradle Project Manager
Backbone Committees
Fernando Ospina, MA, PhD Candidate
Research Analyst/Instructor (WMed)
Cynthia Bane, PhD
Senior Researcher (WMed)
Ruth Butters, BS
Population Health Research Associate (WMed)
Nia Evans, MPH
Population Health Research Manager (WMed)
Vaishali Patil, PhD
Research Associate