Winter Convening Meeting Brief

HealthConnect One Winter Convening Meeting Brief

HealthConnect One is proud to share the Winter Convening Meeting Brief, a collective reflection from our February gathering in Washington, DC, where over 50 community-based doulas, advocates, philanthropists, and representatives from maternal health and government organizations came together to elevate and protect the work of community-based doulas.

This convening marked an important milestone for HealthConnect One and our national coalition. It opened new pathways for philanthropy, policy, and grassroots leadership to align in advancing birth equity.

The brief captures key themes from the day, including:

• Clear next steps toward building the structure and vision of this coalition

• Deep reflections on workforce sustainability and compensation

• The urgent need for unified advocacy and narrative power

• A desire for continued collaboration and shared leadership

Click here to read and download the full Winter Convening Meeting Brief. We encourage you to share this brief widely with community partners, policymakers, and philanthropic leaders to help advance collective understanding and action in support of community-based doulas and birth workers.