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About Us

Expecting Health was founded by a group of women with a simple idea: families deserve and should expect more – more support, more guidance, better health.

Born from Genetic Alliance, a nonprofit organization rooted in 33 years of community programs and representing national voices and family-centered experiences, Expecting Health shares science-based and policy-informed information that reflects the lived experiences of individuals and their families. We do this through the power of relationships; convening the top experts; working with key leaders in health; and engaging with families and communities at the center of the conversation.

This is Expecting Health
OUR VISION

At Expecting Health, we believe that new and expecting families, regardless of makeup, income, or background, should and deserve to expect health. We simply don’t think it needs to be this hard.

 

OUR APPROACH

With a focus on pregnancy and newborn health, we utilize principles of community engagement and user driven design to reach diverse audiences. Expecting Health has a rich history of bringing parents, families, and other stakeholders to the table to inform and lead quality projects; empowering people to make the right choices for them using clear, accessible, and accurate information. To learn more about our use of clear, simple language in our communications, download our plain language principles fact sheet.

On Our Team

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The Driver

Natasha Bonhomme

  • nbonhomme@geneticalliance.org
Natasha Bonhomme brings over a decade of nonprofit and maternal and child health experience to Expecting Health. She launched Expecting Health to bring a range of consumer and professional stakeholders together to address the need for clear, science-based information for families and individuals through tangible, actionable messages.
Ask me about: strategic partnerships, funding opportunities, policy and advocacy
Fun fact: Natasha prefers nature parks over theme parks - she has never been on a roller coaster!
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The Driver

Natasha Bonhomme

  • nbonhomme@geneticalliance.org
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The Strategist

Jackie Czyzia

  • jczyzia@expectinghealth.org
With extensive experience in nonprofit communications and public health, Jackie Czyzia serves as the senior advisor to Expecting Health’s initiatives. As a certified birth doula, Jackie is passionate about providing science-based, actionable information to women and their families, so they may explore and articulate their preferences and, ultimately, do what is best for themselves and their family. She received a Master of Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Ask me about: material and message development, education and outreach opportunities
Fun fact: Jackie once had the 3rd largest spleen in the world! (It has since been removed)
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The Strategist

Jackie Czyzia

  • jczyzia@expectinghealth.org
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The Fixer

Annie Evans

  • aevans@geneticalliance.org
Passionate about helping families find good quality healthcare that transcends cultural and language barriers, Annie Evans works to creatively engage different stakeholders in Expecting Health’s programs through outreach efforts, development of practical tools, and monitoring of impact for quality improvement. She focuses mostly on our online engagement initiatives from both a technical and conceptual perspective. Annie received a Master of Public Health from George Washington University.
Ask me about: evaluation, quality improvement
Fun fact: Annie has a favorite coffee shop in every corner of Washington, DC—where Expecting Health is based—and none of them are Starbucks.
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The Fixer

Annie Evans

  • aevans@geneticalliance.org
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The Advisor

Amy Gaviglio

Amy Gaviglio has worked towards integrating genetics, screening, and public health for the past 12 years. As a genetic counselor, Amy is passionate about bringing the value of genetics and population screening to the public, while fostering transparency, ethical standards, and ongoing education. Amy earned her Master of Genetic Counseling from the University of Michigan.
Ask me about: genetics, genetic counseling, public health, ethics, informatics
Fun fact: Despite playing multiple sports and mountain biking, Amy has never broken a bone…yet…
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The Advisor

Amy Gaviglio

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The Communicator

Jamie Loey

  • jloey@expectinghealth.org
As a public health professional and creative communicator, Jamie Loey is passionate about translating research findings into digestible, actionable content. She bridges her technical background in research and evaluation with her health communication skills to create content that fosters a connection, shares information, and sparks a call for action. With years of experience in the field of Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health, Jamie’s passion to serve women and families is rooted in the idea of centering their voices to inspire change. Jamie earned a Master of Public Health from San Francisco State University with a focus on community health education.
Ask me about: research, evaluation, health communication
Fun fact: Jamie worked as a barista at a specialty coffee shop and has competed in latte art competitions!
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The Communicator

Jamie Loey

  • jloey@expectinghealth.org
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The Data Collector

Brianne Miller

  • bmiller@expectinghealth.org
Brianne Miller is passionate about improving the quality of healthcare services and education that women, families, and children receive. By gathering, synthesizing, and utilizing research findings and stakeholder input she aims to provide families with the information necessary to make decisions about their health. Brianne received her Master of Public Health from the University of Iowa with a focus in community and behavioral health.
Ask me about: research, data collection, evaluation
Fun fact: Brianne loves going to sporting events, especially baseball games!
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The Data Collector

Brianne Miller

  • bmiller@expectinghealth.org
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Summer Intern

Farid Barquet

  • fbarquet@expectinghealth.org
Farid Barquet is a graduate student at the University of Michigan, pursuing a dual degree in Genetic Counseling (MS) and Health Behavior & Health Education (MPH). With both clinical and public health experience, Farid is passionate about working with medical providers, patients and their families, and helping them explore and understand how genetics can impact health. As an intern with Expecting Health, Farid is excited to better understand what information is most relevant to our stakeholders, and create education materials that are informative and easy to understand for people with different backgrounds. He’s also excited to learn how to foster relationships with different medical and public health professionals to work towards the common goal of promoting health.
Ask me about: genetics, genetic counseling, public health, health communication, education
Fun fact: Farid is also a musician, and has been singing/playing the piano since he was 4 years old.
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Summer Intern

Farid Barquet

  • fbarquet@expectinghealth.org
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Summer Intern

Soemi Photavath

  • sphotavath@expectinghealth.org
Soemi Photavath is pursuing her BS/MPH in Health Education and teaching credentials from the George Washington University. With years of teaching experience, Soemi is passionate about communicating directly with families to improve educational and health outcomes at the individual and population levels. As an intern with Expecting Health, Soemi is excited to translate her teaching experiences into educational materials that improve patient self-efficacy and health behavior.
Ask me about: health education, sexual and reproductive health, adolescent health
Fun fact: Soemi enjoys crocheting little fabric friends and sewing clothes for them!
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Summer Intern

Soemi Photavath

  • sphotavath@expectinghealth.org
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Summer Intern

Jay Qiu

  • jqiu@expectinghealth.org
Jay Qiu is a graduate student studying genetic counseling at Emory University. Jay is passionate about genetics and health policy, and he is excited to be able to work with the Expecting Health team to better understand how a non-profit organization advocates for better health for moms and children.
Ask me about: genetic counseling, prenatal genetics, public health, policy
Fun fact: Jay is very interested in drag culture and loves talking about his favorite drag queens/kings whenever he has the chance.
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Summer Intern

Jay Qiu

  • jqiu@expectinghealth.org

Get in touch with our team.

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Grounded in real science and continuous community input, Expecting Health works collectively with organizations, healthcare professionals, people, and communities to provide the right information at the right time - from planning a pregnancy to early infant care. We know that even with so much information available, it can be hard to find the right answers for you and your family.
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4301 Connecticut Ave NW Suite 404
Washington, DC 20008-2369
Email: info@expectinghealth.org
Call: 202-966-5557
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