Stacey Stewart is president and CEO of March of Dimes, where she leads the organization's strategy, vision, and operations. As the first Black president of the organization, Stewart fiercely advocates for maternal and infant health for all moms and babies. In particular, she has led March of Dimes’ focus on health equity, elevating awareness and action to ensure the health needs of moms and babies of color are addressed. Prior to joining March of Dimes, Stewart served as US president of United Way Worldwide, the country’s largest nonprofit organization. March of Dimes has always been committed to serving communities in an equitable way, and Stewart proudly works hard to address disparities in health care, aiming to close the health equity gap.
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The blood clots that nearly killed tennis star Serena Williams shortly after she gave birth were a grim reminder that neither resources nor fame offer full protection from the...