Our mission
Our mission is to lead the fight for the health of all moms and babies. Our goals are to end the preventable maternal health risks and deaths, end preventable preterm birth and infant death, and close the health equity gap. The maternal and infant health crisis is real. But so is our impact. From providing access to quality health care to mobilizing our community to create lasting change for moms and babies, we're ensuring families can get the best possible start.
State Stats
Your state's 2024 report card
Texas
Preterm Birth Rate
11.10%
Grade
D
Disparity Ratio
1.28
Change in Disparity
No Improvement
Upcoming Events
Advocacy
March of Dimes advocates contribute to improving health equity, access, and prevention locally and nationally. Add your voice to the thousands of March of Dimes advocates calling for policies that promote the health of all moms and babies. Join us in the fight for healthy moms and strong babies by signing up for our advocacy network and taking action.
Volunteer
March of Dimes volunteers do some pretty amazing things to help us improve the health of moms and babies across the country. Join our community today!
Volunteer Events
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March of Dimes Leadership in Texas - Austin
Board Chair: Beth Mandell
Retired Healthcare Executive
Rebecca Achariyakosol
Executive Director Global Product Services Strategy
Lenovo
Christie Barany
Entrepreneur / Shark Tank Alumni
Kelly Bodu
Founder & CEO
More Than Happy, LLC
Barbara Clemenhagen
Executive Director
Gulf Coast Power Association
Dave Combs
Integrated Solutions Group Executive
Dell Technologies
Christine Ho
Principal Interior Designer and Owner
Breathe Design Studio
Amy Irons, RN
Director of Clinical Informatics
Ascension
Aron Mills
Business Transformation Consultant
Dell Technologies
Steve Ortega
Senior Vice President, Corporate Sales Manager
IBC Bank
Mary Jane Philpy-Dollins, MSN, RN
Consultant for Nursing Practice
Texas Board of Nursing
Lydia Simmons
CEO & Founder
Motherocity Health
Drew Thurman
VP Commercial Banking
Susser Bank
Christi Skalka
Managing Director
Deloitte Consulting LLP
Nakeenya Wilson
Founder, Black Mamas Village
Strategic Advisor, Funders for Birth Justice and Equity
Your support makes what we do possible
Whether you're a parent, student, business, or service organization, your support matters to us and the families we help through programs and resources in your area.
When you donate to March of Dimes, you are helping fund the research, programs, support, and advocacy needed to turn the maternal and infant health crisis around and improve mom and baby health. Donate today!
Fueled by generous support from all of our partners, we've achieved great strides in research advancements, advocacy wins, innovative program expansion, and access to care for women. But there's still so much to do—join us!
Contact us
If you are interested in learning more about ways to engage with Texas - Austin March of Dimes, please contact:
