Once Upon A Preemie 2023 Conference Program Book

Conference Agenda

Networking Breakfast

8:00 am

Welcome Remarks

8:30 am

Attendees will hear from Once Upon A Preemie, Inc.’s President and learn about OUAP’s past, present, and future initiatives for supporting Black Preemie families. Jenné Johns, MPH President, Once Upon A Preemie, Inc.

Sponsor Remarks

8:40 am

Briana Cannon Community Liaison, University City Science Center

Preemie Parents with Purpose Listen to the lived experiences of Black Preemie parents both during and after their NICU journey. This panel will offer solutions from the perspective of parents and advocates, along with a call to action for healthcare providers and systems.

8:45 am

Panelists: Julian Nixon, Ph.D. Director of Diversity & Inclusion, Clemson University

Moderator: Lydia Seymour Community Action Network (CAN) Coordinator, Philadel- phia Department of Public Health

Theresa Pettaway Executive Director, Pettaway Pursuit Foundation

Shirley Smith Founder, My Kota Bear

Keynote Address: And Then She Was Gone Charles Johnson Founder & Board Chair, 4Kira4Moms

9:45 am

Break

10:45 am

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