Research & Speaking
Transforming lived experiences into scalable, data-driven solutions for maternal health equity. Explore recent publications, poster presentations, and keynote speaking engagements.

“Listening Is Lifesaving: Centering Black Mothers’ Voices to Address Structural Inequities”
Poster Presentation (2026)
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Venue: Academy Health Annual Research Meeting (2026)
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Focus: An in-depth look at how qualitative data from community listening sessions directly counters systemic failures in prenatal and postpartum care, driving the framework for equitable technological intervention.

2025 Research & Speaking Highlights
Publications & Quality Improvement
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Taylor, C. (2025). Amplifying the Voices of Pregnant and Postpartum Black Women.
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Overview: A foundational quality improvement report tracking the data, systemic gaps, and care inequities identified across 12 structured listening sessions with Black mothers in Cincinnati. This work serves as the direct blueprint for informing local service delivery and broader advocacy efforts.
Featured Presentations
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From Whispers to Roars: Mothers’ Voices Shaping the Community
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Venue: Black Maternal and Infant Health Forum / Black Mothers Breastfeeding Association (BMBFA) Conference | Detroit, MI (2025)
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Details: An invited breakout session presentation detailing the transition from individual maternal narrative to collective community action and system design.
Amplifying Black Women’s Voices in Maternal Health: A Blueprint for Community-Centered Care
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Venue: Cradling Summit (2025)
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Details: A breakout session focusing on the methodology of building innovation from the ground up—starting with the patient experience rather than corporate healthcare structures.

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