Sessions
Caring for Families: What State Policies Mean for you.
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM Fri
Dr. Victoria Williams, DHA, LMSW, CBS, and Doula, is a maternal-child health professional, advocate, and leader with over a decade of experience in advancing reproductive justice and equitable care. She serves as Advocacy Director and Member-Owner of Birthmark, where she leads community-driven programs and policy efforts to support families across the New Orleans area, particularly in communities of concern , maternal health care deserts.
Dr. Williams is deeply committed to trauma-informed care, maternal health education, and improving outcomes for Black birthing people. Her policy leadership includes co-developing the Mama+ Health Policy Agenda, a transformative legislative initiative that contributed to doula reimbursement expansion and enhanced maternal mental health services in Louisiana.
With a Doctorate in Healthcare Administration and a passion for building inclusive systems of care, Dr. Williams continues to shape the future of maternal and child health through advocacy, education, and community engagement.