Monica McLemore, RN, MPH, PhD, FADLN

June 22, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

The Current State of Reproductive Health, Rights, and Justice – In Context of Project 2025
The purpose of this keynote session is to contextualize reproductive health, rights, and justice within the Project 2025 framework. A secondary purpose is to active participants to think differently about retrofitting, reforming, and reimagining health services provision in the context of this new reality.

Peter Bullock

June 23, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 9:15 am

Impacting Maternal Health Care Via Paternal Preparation
Today, the United States of America holds one of the highest rates of maternal mortality among developed nations. Black Mothers are among the highest in the nation experiencing maternal mortalities. Peter Bullock, The Black dad Doula, presents ways to combat the current trajectory of our nation’s maternal healthcare crisis by preparing and educating fathers to be the best support to their partners.

Jennie Joseph

June 24, 2025 @ 1:45 pm - 3:30 pm

Saving Lives! Transforming Maternal Health Care in America’s Materno-Toxic Zones
This presentation furthers our collective goals of eliminating perinatal disparities and provides readily-implemented tools and tweaks that will empower and support providers on the frontlines of this movement. The model is easily adaptable to telehealth with some creativity and a focus on communication and what we call ‘gap management’, and leads to a deeper understanding of the ways we can collaboratively and effectively move towards improved maternal/infant health and better birth outcomes for all communities.

Dan Weberg

June 25, 2025 @ 11:30 am - 12:45 pm

Leading Nursing Innovation: Our Blockbuster Moment
Forget the red carpets and flashing cameras – nursing is having its own blockbuster moment, and it’s happening right here, right now! This session dives deep into the forces propelling nursing to the forefront of healthcare innovation. We’ll explore how nurses are leveraging technology, leading change, and redefining patient care in ways that were once unimaginable. Get ready to: Discover the key trends driving nursing’s rise as a powerhouse of change. Explore real-world examples of nurse-led innovation that are transforming healthcare delivery. Uncover the unique skills and perspectives nurses bring to the innovation table. Discuss the challenges and opportunities facing nurse innovators. Leave inspired to take an active role in shaping the future of nursing and healthcare. This session is for you if: You’re a nurse passionate about improving patient care. You’re a healthcare leader seeking to foster a culture of innovation. You’re curious about the future of nursing and its impact on healthcare.