Behind the Data: Urgent and Overlooked Gaps in Maternal Care

Date & Time

May 22, 2025 | 11:00 AM ET | 1 Hour

About

The numbers tell a sobering story: hundreds of mothers die each year from pregnancy-related complications, with thousands more suffering from severe, often preventable conditions. But these statistics only scratch the surface. Behind every data point is a person, a missed warning sign, a preventable crisis, and systemic gaps that continue to put lives at risk.

But this conversation isn’t just about statistics; it’s about the complex challenges driving these outcomes and deepening maternal health disparities. Why do preventable deaths still happen despite advances in medicine? What factors — beyond the delivery room — are being ignored? How can clinical care, behavioral health, and social support work together to create lasting change?

Join us as we unpack the urgent risks and overlooked priorities shaping maternal care today and explore what it will take to finally close these gaps.

Learning objectives:

Recognize the impact of behavioral health on maternal outcomes.

Explore how social determinants of health contribute to maternal disparities.

Understand the role of clinical and systemic factors in maternal health inequities.

Learn collaborative strategies to drive meaningful change in maternal care.

If you cannot attend the live webinar, we still encourage you to register, as all registrants will receive an email with a link to the recording and resources.

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Presenters

Kecia Edwards, PhD

Senior Client Success Manager | Relias

Kecia Edwards, PhD, is a Senior Client Success leader at Relias and a healthcare advocate and educator. Edwards has over 20 years of healthcare administration including acute care, physician practice, and managed care experience, including 14 years in higher education. She has a B.S. in Healthcare Management from Lander University, an M.A. in Management and an MBA from Webster University, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Human Services specializing in Health Care Administration from Capella University. To add to her numerous accolades, she is an alum of the Disparities Leadership Program, which aligned perfectly with her dissertation and passion for minority populations seeking care while supporting diverse leaders looking to impact outcomes and decision-making processes. During her tenure in healthcare and academia, it was often her responsibility to ensure the success of direct reports. To that end, it became apparent that the best results were achieved when initiated programs designed to equip, train, and build leadership within an organization. As a result, [KD1] Graced 4 Purpose Consultants, LLC company was launched to coach and develop new managers/leaders in their respective fields. She has worked to effectively implement departmental and organization improvement strategies. Her leadership efforts have improved departmental and organizational culture, reduced turnover, built sustainable strategic plans, and created processes where achievement and growth thrived. Currently, Edwards serves as a part-time faculty at several universities and remains active in addressing disparities in leadership while mentoring students in their career.
Ryan Brown

Principal | BRK Ventures

Ryan Brown is the Principal of BRK Ventures, a consulting firm specializing in life sciences sales optimization, executive strategy, and innovative health equity solutions. A recognized leader at the intersection of health tech, clinical research, and diversity in trials, Brown brings over 15 years of experience driving strategic growth, community equity initiatives, and data-driven patient engagement. Previously, she served as Regional Vice President of Trial Landscape Sales at H1, a cutting-edge health tech company leveraging AI, social determinants of health insights, and trial performance analytics to enable more diverse and effective clinical research. Her expertise in sales strategy, market intelligence, and inclusive research practices makes her a sought-after speaker, consultant, and thought leader in the industry- speaking at notable events like Yale's Healthcare Conference, PhRMA Health Equity Summit, Black Congressional Caucus Policy for the People Health Equity Event and JP Morgan's Healthcare Conference. Brown holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Kentucky State University and a Master’s in Public Administration (Healthcare Administration & Finance) from the University of Kentucky. She resides in Raleigh, NC, where she enjoys outdoor adventures and personal development.