Maternity Care Coalition
Tekara Gainey is a skilled professional with extensive experience in maternal and community health. Currently serving as a Childbirth Educator for Lifecycle WomanCare since August 2021, Tekara develops and evaluates evidence-based curricula for over 400 families. Additionally, as Program Manager at Maternity Care Coalition since September 2019, oversight of daily programmatic operations and administration is a key responsibility. Tekara founded Black Moon Doula Services in March 2018, providing holistic education and support to expecting parents in various settings. Previous roles include Manager of Community Affairs & Engagement at the Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation, SAT Instructor at The Princeton Review, and internships focused on community health and research. Tekara holds a Bachelor of Science in Registered Nursing from Drexel University, a Master's degree in Medical Anthropology from San Diego State University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from Temple University.
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Maternity Care Coalition
Since 1980, Maternity Care Coalition has assisted more than 145,000 families throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania, focusing particularly on neighborhoods with high rates of poverty, infant mortality, health disparities, and changing immigration patterns. We know a family’s needs change as they go through the pregnancy and their child’s first years and we offer a range of services and programs for every step along the way. Our Mission The mission of Maternity Care Coalition is to improve the health and well-being of pregnant women and parenting families, and enhance school readiness for children 0-3. Our Vision MCC envisions an equitable future where all families are healthy and connected, with all children thriving and ready to learn. - Each child is welcomed - Each person is nurtured and achieves their full potential - Parents and guardians are empowered to care for themselves and their children - Communities understand and act upon the imperative to provide systematic support - As a result, all families and individuals are healthy, connected and economically self-sufficient and all children thrive and are ready to learn.