Natasha, our Founder, 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!
Marianna, our Associate Director of Programs, 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.
Fun fact: Marianna is an avid traveler and loves visiting coffee shops in new places. One of her life goals is to visit all 50 states; so far, she’s reached 39.
Molly, our Senior Program Manager, 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.
Dr. Eboni, our Senior Manager of Health Communications, has always been passionate about helping people, working for over nine years in the healthcare system. Following a desire to move into the public health space, she earned a Master of Science and Doctorate in Health Education and Promotion and uses the skills and knowledge she’s gained to design creative health messages that are tailored to reach and meet the specific needs of the intended audiences. As a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), Dr. Eboni is committed to contributing to efforts that address health disparities and inequities effectively and competently.
Ask me about: health education, health promotion, health communication
Fun fact: Dr. Eboni is an avid music lover and loves attending concerts!
Vicki, our Senior Manager of Operations and Growth, brings a passion for working hard in systems of care to ensure families have access to the best information possible when they need it, in a format they can understand, to make the best decisions for their family. She is drawn to families who have children with special healthcare needs and works to ensure the systems that support them are infused with the family voice and continuously improved. Using quality improvement methodologies to drive operations and improve effectiveness in streamlining, and standardizing processes and procedures, has been embedded in her workstyle for decades. She believes that using data to inform your decision-making process to validate a course of action is important.
Ask me about: quality and process improvement, standard work, data, evaluation
Fun fact: Vicki grew up on an island in the middle of a river and loves being in, on, and around water.
Bailey, our Community Engagement Manager, brings six years of public health research and community engagement experience. She has worked closely with diverse populations throughout the United States and Mexico to increase awareness, use, and access to essential healthcare services. Bailey is committed to ensuring that all communities, regardless of background, have the skills and ability to access the healthcare system. Bailey earned a master’s degree in Public Health and Graduate Certificate in Global Health from the University of North Texas: Health Science Center. She is also certified in Public Health by the National Board of Public Health Examiners.
Ask me about: public health, community engagement, collaboration, research
Fun fact: Bailey has a great love for the outdoors. Her favorite activities include hiking and kayaking.
Amy, our Public Health Genetics Consultant, 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…
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.
