Our Presenters Hannah Dudney is the Associate Medical Director of Women’s Health for the Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Family Health and Wellness. Hannah graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine, where she obtained her medical doctorate. She then completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Additionally, she completed a post-graduate medical ethics certificate at Vanderbilt University. Dr Dudney is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She practiced obstetrics and gynecology at Centennial Women’s Group before joining the Department of Health in 2022. With the Tennessee Department of Health, Dr Dudney provides clinical expertise for the department’s maternal and child health programs. She also chairs the Birth Defects Registry Advisory Committee and co-chairs the Femeika Elliott is a dedicated food activist and social entrepreneur based in Knoxville, Tennessee, committed to addressing health disparities and promoting food justice within marginalized communities. Her initiatives focus on increasing access to nutritious food, enhancing maternal health, and preserving cultural heritage. Meik Meals: In 2019, Elliott founded Meik Meals, a meal-prepping service designed to help individuals achieve their nutrition and fitness goals through stress-free, affordable, and flavorful meals
Tennessee Maternal Mortality Review Committee and Tennessee Perinatal Advisory Committee.
The Lotus Program Experience: This initiative provides post-birth medically tailored meal services and wellness support for mothers, emphasizing holistic recovery and mindfulness. The program addresses critical health issues within the Black community, such as mental health and postpartum care, by nurturing mothers during their recovery journey. Rooted East Knoxville Collective: The collective focuses on recreating the local food landscape by increasing access to fresh produce and empowering residents to grow their own food. Advocacy and Community Engagement: Elliott’s dedication to social justice extends to her role as co-founder of the Knoxville Black Maternal Health Conference, where she champions maternal health statewide. Her background in social work, whole foods education, sacred medicine, and ancestral practices informs her holistic approach to community advocacy. As the Chief Operating Officer for the Knox County Community Gardens and Growers Alliance, she continues to promote Black health, liberation, and restoration. Through her multifaceted initiatives, Femeika Elliott remains at the forefront of efforts to restore power back marginalized communities in Knoxville, fostering resilience and promoting equitable access to health and wellness resources.
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