Ben Kaufman is an experienced professional in maternal and child health and public health systems. Currently serving as the Associate Director for Workforce Development and Capacity Building at the Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs since April 2020, Ben leads a team focused on enhancing the capacity of Title V Maternal and Child Health programs. Prior to this role, Ben held various positions at the Association of University Centers on Disabilities, where responsibilities included managing a multi-million dollar technical assistance program and overseeing budgetary and compliance aspects. Additional experience includes directing programs at the Organization for Autism Research, engaging in education policy advocacy with the ACLU of Maryland, and conducting research at the University of Maryland School of Social Work. Ben holds a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Michigan.
Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs
The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) is a national resource, partner, and advocate for state public health leaders who work and support state maternal and child health programs, and others working to improve the health of women, infants, children, youth, parents, families, and communities. AMCHP's members come from the highest levels of state government and include directors of maternal and child health programs, directors of programs for children with special health care needs, and other public health leaders who work with and support state maternal and child health programs. Our members directly serve all women and children nationwide, and strive to improve the health of all women, infants, children and adolescents, including those with special health care needs, by administering critical public health education and screening services, and coordinating preventive, primary and specialty care. Our membership also includes academic, advocacy and community based family health professionals, as well as families themselves. AMCHP builds successful programs by disseminating best practices; advocating on their behalf in Washington; providing technical assistance; convening leaders to share experiences and ideas; and advising states about involving partners to reach our common goal of healthy children, healthy families, and healthy communities.