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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.

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On Our Team

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The Driver

Natasha Bonhomme

  • nbonhomme@expectinghealth.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@expectinghealth.org
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The Builder

Marianna Raia

  • mraia@expectinghealth.org
Marianna brings over 15 years of experience in the genetics, healthcare, and biotechnology industries. As a genetic counselor, she has dedicated her career to bringing forth awareness of genetic knowledge, family advocacy, and community education. Driven by the mission to increase access to genetic services, she has helped innovate and deliver new models of patient care through patient-centered education and telehealth services. Marianna is committed to helping patients, providers, and the public understand how genetic information can empower you to make decisions about your health and the health of your family. Marianna earned her Master of Genetic Counseling from the University of Texas at Houston Health Science Center.
Ask me about: rare disease, genetic counseling, reproductive health, education & engagement, telegenetic services
Fun fact: I’m an avid traveler and love visiting coffee shops in new places. It is a life goal to visit all 50 states, so far I’ve reached 39.
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The Builder

Marianna Raia

  • mraia@expectinghealth.org
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The Connector

Molly Martzke

  • mmartzke@expectinghealth.org
Molly Martzke brings passion and real-life experience to her role with the National Genetics Education and Family Support Center. Molly has extensive experience working with diverse groups from local to international in providing family leadership training. She has dedicated her life’s work to improving the experiences and outcomes of all families with children with special healthcare needs. Molly is committed to actively engaging families as equal partners in their child’s health care and ensuring that the family voice is represented throughout the family’s journey and within their system of care. She believes that this change happens at the system level when there is diverse representation and honest dialogue amongst all parties.
Ask me about: family leadership, family engagement, collaboration
Fun fact: Molly is an urban beekeeper. She has two hives in her backyard that she manages and harvests honey from.
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The Connector

Molly Martzke

  • mmartzke@expectinghealth.org
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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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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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Intern

Quinlyn Highsmith

  • qhighsmith@expectinghealth.org
Quinlyn Highsmith is an undergraduate student at the Howard University, pursuing a degree in Human Performance, Health Human and Leisure Studies with a concentration in Sports Medicine, and a minor in Biology. She will be graduating in the spring of 2021 and continuing on to graduate school to study Genetic Counseling. With a background rooted in community service, she is excited to learn how to better understand the needs of families in the community in regards to their healthcare.
Ask me about: genetic counseling, community service, education
Fun fact: Quinlyn has moved five times, living on both the East and West Coast. She prefers the East Coast.
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Quinlyn Highsmith

  • qhighsmith@expectinghealth.org

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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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Washington, DC 20008-2369
Email: info@expectinghealth.org
Call: 202-966-5557
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  • Nutrition in Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Testing
  • Prenatal Care
  • Labor and Birth
  • Your Baby's First Week
  • Postpartum
  • Infant Feeding
  • Early Infant Care
  • Nutrition & Food For Your Baby