Joia Crear-Perry

Irogo Iguanosa, a lead author focusing on maternal morbidity disparities, joins Gabriella Main, a doctoral student examining race in maternal health, along with Joia Crear-Perry, president of the National Birth Equity Collaborative, and Kirby Wyckoff, an advocate for community engagement in clinical studies. Their discussion delves into the critical examination of racism as a systemic issue rather than merely a risk factor. They advocate for equitable practices in reproductive health and highlight the importance of data equity and addressing anemia disparities affecting marginalized communities.