Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs
Shaquelle Ballou is a dedicated health professional with a strong background in maternal and child health. Currently serving as Program Manager at the Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs since April 2020, Shaquelle coordinates activities for the Safer Childbirth Cities Initiative Community of Practice and supports innovations aimed at reducing maternal mortality and improving birth outcomes, particularly focusing on racial equity. Prior experience includes roles as Recreation Manager at the Department of Recreational Sports, where Shaquelle promoted health and wellness among a diverse user base, and as Patient Care Coordinator at the UF Mobile Outreach Clinic, providing education on various health topics and serving as a wellness coach. Additionally, experience as a Perinatal Health Educator at UF Health involved collaboration on quality improvement initiatives in maternal care. Shaquelle holds a Master of Science in Health Education and a Bachelor of Science in Health Education from the University of Florida.
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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.