As a healthcare professional, I am acutely aware of the devastating impact cardiovascular disease has on maternal health—especially among Black women and communities of color. With cardiovascular conditions now the leading cause of maternal mortality in the U.S., and Black women facing disproportionately high risk, this issue is both a professional concern and a personal calling.
My work is grounded in a commitment to equity-driven care, particularly at the intersection of cardiology and maternal health. I strive to amplify awareness, improve early cardiovascular risk detection, and advocate for culturally competent, patient-centered models that can save lives. These disparities are not simply medical—they are systemic, preventable, and demand urgent action. Through clinical collaboration, education, and policy engagement, I aim to be part of a medical community that doesn’t just treat disease but challenges the inequities that perpetuate it.