Oregon ACNM Foundation


2023 Annual Report



OUR STORY

The Oregon ACNM Foundation (the Foundation) is a non-profit organization associated with the Oregon Affiliate of the American College of Nurse-Midwives (Affiliate).

The Foundation was established in 2012 to support the mission and purposes of the Affiliate with a focus on the education of Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNMs), Certified Midwives (CMs), Student Nurse-Midwives (SNMs) and other health professionals. As a 501(c)(3) organization, we offer individuals the opportunity to support our mission through tax-deductible donations.

The Foundation is led by a volunteer Board of Directors:

Happy Barnes-Light, CNM – Chair

Cathy Emeis, CNM – Vice-Chair

Anne Ziemba, CNM – Secretary

Helene Rippey, CNM – Treasurer

Mary Koski-Vogt, CNM - Board Member

Jesse Remer, CD/PCD/BDT/LCCE - Board Member

Stacey Wilson, CNM - Board Member

OUR COMMUNITY



We serve Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs), Certified Midwives (CMs), student midwives, related health professionals and individuals in the state of Oregon. We believe that through professional and leadership development of midwives we are contributing to maternal and child health in our community.

OUR MISSION

Education

We are committed to the education and professional growth of midwives and professionals providing maternal child health care

Leadership

We are dedicated to building midwifery leadership throughout Oregon

Diversity

We are committed to quality health care for all Oregonians through direct outreach to underserved communities as well as financial support for BIPOC midwifery students

Resilience

We are responsive to the needs of practicing midwives, with a focus on developing personal and professional resilience

News for 2023

The Martha Browning Bryant Lecture celebrated 30 years with a new logo and nickname "The Martha." It was a hybrid event this year, sponsored by Women's Healthcare Associates, Kaiser Permanente and Providence Health Systems. Thanks to Women's Healthcare Associates, registration was free for BIPOC attendees