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Get to Know the Graduate Students: Samantha Tapia

April 22, 2026
Get to Know the Graduate Students: Samantha Tapia

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Research Interests:

Maternal and Infant Health; Program Design, Implementation, and Evaluation; Latine Health; Qualitative Research Methods; Complex and/or Chronic Conditions during Pregnancy.

Current MCAH Interests:

My...

Agere Teshale Presents at Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs (AMCHP) 2026 Conference

May 7, 2026

See Agere’s Poster Here!

I came to AMCHP with two things on my mind: wanting to share Beloved to the AMCHP community and to learn about the amazing work folks are doing across the country despite the political climate we are in. This experience has inspired me to continue to be innovative in the way I serve my community as well as the importance of political advocacy especially as it relates to funding and longevity.

My poster...

Get to Know the Graduate Students: Jianna Footman

May 5, 2026
Get to Know the Graduate Students: Jianna Footman

Jianna Footman

Research Interests:

Maternal Health Equity; Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy; Preterm Birth; Perinatal Health Disparities; Insurance and Access to Care; Reproductive Health; Structural Determinants of Health; Black Maternal Health

Current MCAH Interests...

Noemi Franco Presents at Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs (AMCHP) 2026 Conference

May 7, 2026

See Noemi’s Poster Here!

In the beginning of March, I attended AMCHP, my first academic in person conference, and it was nothing short of inspiring. In a time where public health is being targeted, programs are being cut, and the world seems like it is going...

Chloe Hood Presents at Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs (AMCHP) 2026 Conference

April 14, 2026

See Chloe’s Poster Here!

In March, I had the opportunity to present a digital poster at the Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs (AMCHP) Annual Conference in Washington, DC. My poster presentation, titled “Public Health and Midwifery Education: Strengthening MCH Workforce Partnerships,” outlined a plan for midwifery workforce development through public health education. My presentation was a continuation...

Samantha Tapia Presents at Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs (AMCHP) 2026 Conference

April 14, 2026

See Samantha's Poster Here!

This article is published on the MCAH at UC Berkeley website and the Wallace Center for Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health website.

Last month, I had the opportunity to present my poster called "Elevating Latine Mothers’...

Get to Know the Graduate Students: Hannah Arthur

May 5, 2026
Get to Know the Graduate Students: Hannah Arthur

Hannah Arthur

Research interests:

Global Health; Under-5 Mortality; Pregnancy Outcomes; Innovative Program Design; Qualitative Research Methods

Current MCAH Interests:

Identifying sources of chemical contamination that can cause birth defects and...

Julie Grassian ('24) Presents at AMCHP Conference

April 19, 2024
See Julie's poster here. As a current CoE trainee and former LEAP scholar, it was such an honor to attend and present at the 2024 Annual Maternal Child Health Programs Conference. As a volunteer for the event, as well as a poster presenter, I was able to connect with so many different MCAH leaders and organizations from around the country. As a prior Title V intern, I was able to...

Undergraduate Highlight: Cat, Ivy, and Yucca

May 10, 2024
All of the students featured in this section are graduating seniors who are a part of our second cohort of Advanced LEAP Scholars. Read to learn more about Cat, Ivy, and Yucca's undergraduate experiences at UC Berkeley!

Undergraduate Highlight: Jaimie and Samantha

June 7, 2024

Students featured in this section are graduating seniors who are a part of our second cohort of Advanced LEAP Scholars. Read below to learn more about Jaimie and Samantha’s undergraduate experiences at UC Berkeley!

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