Elsie Amoako has worked in research for over 8 years. She has founded Mommy Monitor and the Racialized Maternal Health Conference and she is the recipient of several awards and funding. She continues to be recognized as a rising leader in racialized maternal health in Canada.

Azem is a computer scientist with experience in mobile and web application development. He has been working with Mommy Monitor to help develop an application to assist individuals in their journey to parenthood. He also assists in maintenance of Mommy Monitor and the Racialized Maternal Health Conference websites.

Tricia has worked for over 10 years supporting women, children and families seeking support for mental health issues and opportunities for growth. With a master’s in social work (specializing in children and families) from the University of Toronto, Tricia has worked in community and hospital settings treating acute mental health illnesses and providing families with education and support.

Ama is a Software Developer at Mommy Monitor with a background in Computer Science and Biology. She is excited to return to Mommy Monitor after her internship in 2018. She is passionate about providing equitable health outcomes for women through creative technological solutions. If she is not coding you can find her urban sketching or dabbling in other artistic pursuits.

Andrea completed her Physical Therapy degree at the University of Toronto, and Pelvic Health has been her area of focus since 2010. She is certified through the American Physical Therapy Association, and is authorized to practice in this special area by the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. Andrea provides skilled care for clients experiencing challenges related to physical function during pregnancy and postpartum, including bladder or bowel dysfunction, persistent pelvic pain, and sexual health issues.

Janet Randle is a perinatal registered nurse at the Ontario Fetal Centre at Mount Sinai Hospital. She has 20 years of obstetrical experience working in Canada, the United States and Liberia, West Africa. Black maternal health has always been a focal point in her practice. She holds a Master of Public Health degree, is certified in infection prevention and control (IPAC) and she is the co-founder of Thomas and Randle IPAC Consulting.

Nicki is a certified health, life, and transformational coach. She helps women survivors of suicide find solace by creating safe spaces for them to be seen, be heard, and feel like they belong so that they can be confident in themselves; mind, body, and soul. She uses a variety of holistic techniques such as (mindfulness) meditation, breathwork, movement (yoga), aromatherapy, nutrition, etc. to support her clients in returning home to themselves and facilitating long-lasting changes.

Shani Robertson is the Clinical Lead, as well as a Registered Midwife and Public Health Consultant (Own Volition). She completed a Honours BSc. (Human Biology) at the University of Toronto (2006), a MPH (Behavioural Science and Health Education) at Emory University (2011) and a BHSc (Midwifery) at Ryerson University (2019). Her life's work has consistently focused on improving the reproductive health of BIPOC communities through research, education, and the provision of respectful clinical care.

Efrah is a health researcher whose interest in health equity led her to Mommy Monitor, where she works to oversee the coordination and execution of various community programs and events that aim to educate, empower, and support Black parents and families.