Advocacy Committee Co-Chair
Chandra Lewis is a doula trailblazer known for her groundbreaking work in birth and full-spectrum doula support. Personal experiences with healthcare biases and the impact of unaddressed Social Determinants of Health on pregnancy outcomes have shaped Chandra's journey. With extensive training, Chandra is accredited as a PAILAdvocate, grief support specialist, peer support specialist, and childbirth educator.
As the Director of Doula Programming at Harambee Birth and Family Center, Chandra spearheads innovative initiatives for inclusive reproductive care. Chandra's advocacy for community-based care reflects a deep personal commitment to equitable healthcare.
Chandra's passion for advocacy extends beyond the defined professional role. Chandra champions marginalized communities' rights, aiming to dismantle systemic barriers to healthcare access. Chandra emphasizes empowering community health workers and community-based doula collaborations, envisioning them as catalysts for change. By providing resources and amplifying their voices, Chandra aims to advance health equity.
Engaged in grassroots advocacy, Chandra raises awareness of maternal and infant health issues through public speaking, workshops, community engagement, and partnerships. Chandra's dedication to positive change resonates, inspiring others to pursue a more equitable healthcare landscape.
Curriculum & Training Committee Co-Chair
"As a devoted workforce development specialist, I am enthusiastic about promoting employee growth and job training opportunities. With extensive expertise in advocacy and community engagement, I possess powerful interpersonal abilities that allow me to establish inclusive and encouraging workplace environments."
Conference Planning Committee Co-Chair
Donna serves as the Operations Director for UniteWI. She was born and raised in the Milwaukee area and graduated from UW-Milwaukee with a bachelor's degree in Economics. Donna has 10 years of experience in non-profit leadership as the Director of Stores with St. Vincent de Paul Society of
Milwaukee with the mission of “Helping to eliminate hunger and poverty in the Milwaukee Community”.
In her free time, Donna enjoys traveling with her husband CW, spending time with her family, and is an avid
reader, and a lifelong Packers fan.
Research & Evaluation Committee Co-Chair
Dathan is the Director of Community Information at UniteWI. In August of 2023, Dathan finished his PhD in communication at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. His dissertation examined the resilience strategies of Lesbian and Gay service members and how service members used those strategies to get through difficult times. His other research topics included family communication, disability, LGBT military members, and LGBT mental health issues. During the 2022-2023 academic year Dathan was awarded the Distinguished Dissertation Fellowship.
For his bachelor's degree, Dathan attended Luther College and double majored in Communication and Anthropology. His anthropology degree focused on medical anthropology, studying the need for cultural competency in the healthcare industry and the inequalities that affect health. Dathan earned his M.A. in communication at Northern Illinois University. There Dathan focused on quantitative methods and inclusive teaching practices. His thesis examined student perceptions of instructors and how that impacts affective and cognitive learning.
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