An integrated approach to maternal wellness for all families.
Programs are designed to advance health equity within historically underserved populations (women of color, families at higher risk of pregnancy-related complications, and the medically uninsured / underinsured).
Jacqueline McLeeland, MBA, MLS, CHW
When my oldest was approaching six weeks old, and while I was still recovering from a C-section, I felt forced to choose between my 12-year career, my family, or my health. I chose family and my health. Morally, it was an easy choice, but from a financial aspect, not so much. I was giving up a salary and health insurance when my husband and I needed it most. Unbeknownst to me at the time, I would journey into studying wellness coaching followed by public health.
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My personal experience, coupled with my education in public health, opened my eyes to the many flaws in our system and gaps in maternal health outcomes. In the face of high-risk pregnancies and as an SCD patient, I recognized how fortunate I was to have the information, resources, and support needed as a new mom. Not everyone has this. The more I researched maternal health, attended events to help raise awareness of the maternal health crisis, and listened to the stories of women and those left behind, the more I felt called to have a voice in providing an avenue towards change for women and families. This desire is what gave rise to PUSH.
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Bio:
Jacqueline McLeeland is a social impact enthusiast who is committed to building an environment supportive of parents and families. Prior to establishing PUSH, Jacqueline worked in the clinical research industry for over 10 years in Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs before the unexpected journey to a SAHM. While attending to her family on a full-time basis, Jacqueline continued her education through health and wellness programs followed by public health. She is a patient advocate and certified Community Health Worker (CHW). Jacqueline holds a Bachelor of Science in Applied Sociology, a Master of Business Administration, and a Master of Legal Studies. In addition to her work at PUSH, she leverages her education and experience assisting organizations and agencies with their ethics and compliance programs.