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
Our Website: https://www.oregonacnmfoundation.org/
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