The Momentum Gretchen Carlson Advocacy Fellowship
Gretchen Carlson Advocacy Fellows take a central role in our advocacy campaign to change public policies across the nation and acquire the skills to lead others to do the same. By the end of their training, Carlson Fellows have what it takes to help families everywhere be healthy and strong.
Carlson Fellows participate in advocacy trainings via web meetings, educational opportunities, special projects and outreach to policymakers, as well as an exciting three-day event in Washington, DC with policymakers and leaders.
Maryland - E. Starr Barbour
E. Starr Barbour has over 15 years of executive leadership experience with some of America’s top companies including General Electric, IBM and Accenture.
Pennsylvania - Hannah Bergbower
Hannah Bergbower, RN BSN MPH, began working as a Registered Nurse in 2010 after graduating from Lakeview College of Nursing. She worked at a community hospital as an OB Tech and first experienced the calling of maternal child health.
Arizona - Breann Bierman-Vogt
Breann Bierman-Vogt is a full-time mom, part-time marketing professional and volunteer advocate for mothers and babies.
Georgia - Dr. Carolyn Brooks
Dr. Carolyn Brooks is a Director of Strategic Initiatives on the Product Development team at UnitedHealthcare Community & State where she is responsible for designing, implementing and scaling products and programs aimed to improve health outcomes.
Indiana - Emily Collins
Emily Collins is a graduate of the University of Dayton and is a former Army officer. After leaving the military, Emily received a Master of Arts in Teaching and has since taught 2nd and 3rd grade. Emily is a mother of 3, including a recent NICU graduate.
California - Ashley Cooper
Ashley Cooper is a Southern California native, foster care adoptee and the proud mother of four-year-old twins. She currently serves as Director of Development at the USC Annenberg School for Communications and Journalism.
Indiana - Dr. Andrea L. DeMaria
Dr. Andrea L. DeMaria is a tenure-track Assistant Professor within the Department of Consumer Science at Purdue University and the first faculty hire at Purdue with a joint appointment in the Public Health Graduate Program
Illinois - Gail Schnitzer Eisenberg
Gail Schnitzer Eisenberg is a civil rights attorney at Stowell & Friedman, Ltd., focusing on workplace discrimination and harassment. She was elected New Trier Township Trustee in 2017 to a four-year term.
Arizona - April Hamilton
April Hamilton is Assistant General Counsel on the Employment and Litigation team at GoDaddy. She has previously practiced in the areas of education law, business and government litigation.
Louisiana - Dr. Meghan Howell
Dr. Meghan Howell is a board certified pediatrician and assistant professor of pediatrics through Tulane University School of Medicine. She attended graduate school, medical school and completed her pediatrics residency at Tulane
South Carolina - Kate Morrow
Kate Morrow, of Columbia, South Carolina, has over ten years of experience as a senior level executive in health care communications and non-profit management. She is passionate about her community, and increasing awareness on premature labor.
Illinois - Jaidalyn Rand-Ousley
Jaidalyn Rand-Ousley leads a team of community wellness workers in conducting in-home wellness visits for seniors, single mothers, and other special need populations. With a Master’s Degree in public health, she has spent years working and volunteering.
