I am an upcoming second year MPH student studying maternal and child health at my alma mater, UMN Twin Cities, where I received my BA in biology, society, and environment in 2024. My education in biological and cultural sciences as well as my background in patient care motivates me to break down systemic inequities in the healthcare system. In my role as president of MCHSIG, I organize our executive committee meetings, oversee event planning, and consider opportunities for advancing our student group as well as to promote the maternal and child health academic program. Outside of school, I enjoy reading, hiking and listening to loud music. Charlotte can be reached at mch@umn.edu, minilab@umn.edu or sphmchig@umn.edu.

My name is Erika Lattimore. I am an upcoming second-year MPH student in the Maternal and Child Health Program here at the University of Minnesota. I am a distant learner, currently residing in North Carolina. I am passionate about using public health to advance equity in Black maternal and mental health and to support this underserved and underrepresented community. As a black woman in public health, this work is very important and personal to me, and I plan to help uplift those impacted by these disparities. I am excited to serve on the MCH Student Interest Group Executive Committee and help build a supportive, collaborative community for MCH students! Erika can be reached at sphmchig@umn.edu. 

Hi everyone, I am an upcoming second-year MPH student studying Maternal and Child Health, with a minor in Sexual Health. I earned my undergraduate degree in sociology and global health from the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University. I serve on the MCHSIG Executive Committee, where I help plan events, support communications, and connect students across the MCH community. I also work as a Research Assistant with the Justice-Involved Women and Children Collaborative (JIWCC), where I contribute to newsletters, policy briefs, and research. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, reading, and staying active. Mary can be reached at mch@umn.edu or jiwc@umn.edu. 

Hello, I am an incoming first-year MPH student studying Maternal and Child Health and the Center for Leadership Excellence in Maternal and Child Public Health Communications Coordinator. I am an alum of the University of Minnesota, having received my BS in Health and Wellbeing Sciences this past spring. I am passionate about empowering communities to promote maternal health outcomes and child wellbeing. As an executive member of the Maternal and Child Health Interest Group, I am excited to grow our community and connect with fellow MCHers! In my spare time, I enjoy reading, walking, and spending time with my cat. Madison can be reached at mch@umn.edu or sphmchig@umn.edu. 

I am a first-year MPH student here at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, concentrating in Maternal & Child Health. I earned my BS in Public Health with a focus on Social & Behavioral Sciences and my MS in Healthcare Management. During my undergraduate studies, I completed my capstone internship at Once Upon A Preemie, a Philadelphia-based Black-women-led nonprofit dedicated to eliminating racial disparities for Black preemie families in the NICU; this experience deepened my interest in maternal and child health. I remain passionate about expanding access to neonatal resources to underserved populations and championing health equity. As an executive member of the Maternal and Child Health Student Interest group, I support the creation and posting of social media content for MCHSIG events and member meetings and handle all other communications.  In my free time, I enjoy traveling, attending concerts, playing pickleball, and reading. Marwa can be reached at mchleads1@gmail.com.