SPEAKERS
Jatesha “Jaye’’ Madden-Wilson, LPN Jatesha “Jaye’’ Madden-Wilson is a black woman, mom, social entrepreneur, social impact speaker, maternal health advocate, published author and self-sufficiency coach who has made significant strides in advocating for women of color. Notably, she served as a public speaker and maternal health advocate for Nurture NJ alongside the First Lady and Governor of New Jersey, addressing the Black Maternal Health crisis. In her roles as a Community Health Nurse and Nursing Operational Manager for Callen-Lorde Community Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) specializing in LGBTQ+ care, Jaye provided clinical services and managed clinical operations. Her advocacy journey also began at Callen- Lorde, leading her to lobby in Washington, D.C. and Albany, NY. Joanne Craig, MS Joanne Craig, MS, the Chief Impact Officer for The Foundation for Delaware County, brings a wealth of experience in developing and administering supportive family health programs. Acknowledged for her outstanding contributions, Joanne has received many awards including the Athena Leadership Award, March of Dimes, and Woman of Achievement for Health Equity. Notably, she founded the women and children’s services for the former Crozer-Keystone Health System and secured a highly competitive federal Healthy Start grant. Under the Healthy Start program, Joanne helped to significantly decreased the infant mortality rate from 23 infant deaths per 1000 live births to the rate of 14/1000. Her success is in reducing the disparities in Black infant mortality and morbidity rates and improving maternal and birth outcomes is evident. Julian Nixon, PhD Julian Nixon is an award-winning STEM educator, speaker, diversity leader, thought leader, and NICU dad. He has engaged listeners and learners through TEDx stages, radio shows, national conferences, universities, and more. His impressive years of experience have allowed him to walk in the shoes of a college professor, community leader, children’s hospital council member, diversity leader, author, and advocate. His hard work doesn’t stop there. Mr. Nixon spends his off-hours writing his dissertation and enjoying time with his wife and daughter. He is currently the Director of Diversity & Inclusion for the College of Agriculture, Forestry & Life Sciences at Clemson University. Nastassia K. Harris DNP, MSN, RNC-MNN, IBCLC Nastassia K. Harris DNP, MSN, RNC-MNN, IBCLC, is a registered nurse, International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and a mother of four based in New Jersey. She has over 19 years of experience supporting birthing & lactating families, and is dedicated to enhancing access to qualified lactation professionals and improving breastfeeding rates in the Black community. In 2018, Nastassia founded The Perinatal Health Equity Initiative, a non-profit organization advocating for racial equity in Black infant and maternal health. Her latest venture, Ignite Maternal Health, focuses on postpartum and newborn nursing care, leveraging her background in academia to provide education at the community level. As a lifelong learner with a BSN, MSN-ED, and a DNP, Nastassia remains committed to advancing maternal and infant healthcare.
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