Sign in

UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health

@umn-mch.bsky.social
42 followers 24 following 124 posts

As one of 13 Centers of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health (MCH) funded by the MCHB in 1954, we aim to uplift MCH practice, research, planning, policy development & advocacy workforce. #UMNMCH mch.umn.edu 📍 Minneapolis, MN

PostsRepliesMedia
UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Learn about #UMNMCH Ruby Joy Kinney's deployment with UMN Extension's 40 Day Project! Read our second October spotlight here: mch.umn.edu/r-kinney/. #StudentSpotlight #MCH
000
UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Learn about #UMNMCH student Charlotte Stow's (MPH 2027) experience as a Title V Intern with the Utah Department of Health and Human Services. The October #StudentSpotlight is available now! mch.umn.edu/c-stow/
000
UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Meet Catherine Turner, the latest contributor to #MCHLeads, the National Maternal and Child Health Trainee blog. Learn about Catherine’s work at www.mchleads.com/?p=1690.
000
UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Meet Erika Lattimore, the new MCHSIG Executive Board Online Representative! #UMNMCH #MCH #MCHSIG
001
UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Meet Madison, the new Center Communications Coordinator! #UMNMCH #MCH #MaternalHealth
000
UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Two policy briefs have been updated! Explore current state laws related to the death penalty and adequate nutrition for people who are pregnant while incarcerated See our policy brief webpage: z.umn.edu/bke
Graphic highlighting two newly updated policy briefs: State Laws on the Death Penalty for People Who Are Pregnant While Incarcerated and State Laws on Adequate Nutrition for People Who Are Pregnant While Incarcerated. The graphic text reads: Two updated policy briefs now available and Explore that latest information on state laws and policies across the US.
000
UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Learn about how Fransisca Anozie, MPH from the University of Michigan School of Public Health, incorporated MCH Competency 1 (MCH Knowledge Base) to her academic and personal journey advancing maternal and child health. Read her blog post at z.umn.edu/mchleadsblog. #MCH
010
UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
#UMNMCH Program Director Dr. Zobeida Bonilla is conducting a curriculum review to determine any changes that should be made to the curriculum. If interested, please complete this short survey by Wednesday, September 23. Questions? Email zbonilla@umn.edu. Link: forms.gle/qiAzVZYdoEKb...
010
UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Welcome back to school, MCHers! Join MCHMoves for our upcoming walk this Tuesday, September 15th. Meet at 12:45 pm outside of HSEC 4-101. All are welcome! #MCHMoves #UMN #MCH #publichealth #walks #UMNMCH
010
UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Meet Fransisca Anozie, the latest contributor to #MCHLeads, the National Maternal and Child Health Trainee blog. Learn about Fransisca’s work at z.umn.edu/mchleadsblog
010
UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
New from JIWCC! Explore our Enhanced Perinatal Program Directory to discover programs that support pregnant and postpartum people who are incarcerated across the U.S. Pair it with the JIWC Clearinghouse to explore related state laws. Explore the Directory: z.umn.edu/bh2o
Graphic promoting the Enhanced Perinatal Program Directory, an interactive map and directory of programs supporting pregnant and postpartum people who are incarcerated across the United States.
000
UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
New report: State Laws on Enhanced Perinatal Support Programs for People who are #Pregnant and #Incarcerated. We found that 23 states have laws requiring at least one form of enhanced #perinatalcare, but gaps still remain. Read the brief: z.umn.edu/be7v
Policy brief cover titled State Laws on Enhanced Perinatal Support Programs for People who are Pregnant and Incarcerated, with a photo of two people holding hands and logos for ARRWIP and JIWC.
000
UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Read how #UMNMCH graduate Addie Engebretson supports the maternal and child health field at the Minnesota Department of Health’s WIC program. Learn more about Addie's deployment and #MCH journey with this month's #StudentSpotlight today!
010
UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Recent #MCH graduate Addie Engebretson shares her experiences working at the Minnesota Department of Health’s WIC program in this June Student Spotlight! Read the full version on our website today. mch.umn.edu/student-spot...
000
UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Learn about how recent #UMNMCH graduate Addie Engebretson’s deployment with MDH’s WIC program encouraged her to combine research and social understanding within public health practice. This month’s #StudentSpotlight is available now!
000
UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Learn about how Denese Kellier, MPH student from Florida International University, incorporated MCH Competency 2 (Self-Reflection) to her academic and research experiences. Read her blog post at z.umn.edu/mchleadsblog. #MCH #Leadership #PublicHealth
010
UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Read how #UMNMCH student Chloe Spurgat supports maternal and child well-being and long-term health outcomes for those impacted by incarceration. Learn more about Chloe's deployment and #MCH journey with this month's #StudentSpotlight today!
000
UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Meet Denese Kellier, the latest contributor to #MCHLeads, the National Maternal and Child Health Trainee blog. Learn about Denese’s work at z.umn.edu/mchleadsblog
000
UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
#MCH student Chloe Spurgat shares about her deployment working with the MDH Model Practices in County Jails Project in this May Student Spotlight! Read the full version on our website today. mch.umn.edu/c-spurgat/
000
UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Pregnant and postpartum people who are incarcerated face serious barriers to care, and policies that shape their experiences vary widely across states. Until now, this information has been difficult to access across states. Check out the Clearinghouse today: z.umn.edu/JIWCmap
000
UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Discover MCH Competency 2 (Self-Reflection) through the latest #MCHLeads post written by Denese Kellier from the Florida International University Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work! Learn more at z.umn.edu/mchleadsblog!
000
UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Learn about how #UMNMCH student Chloe Spurgat’s (MPH 2026) deployment with MDH’s Model Practices in County Jails Project supported her interest in preventing and addressing adverse childhood experiences. May’s #StudentSpotlight is available now! mch.umn.edu/c-spurgat/
000
UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
How does the Clearinghouse work? Simply select a state, review laws and programs, and compare across U.S. states. This makes information easier to find and use for policy, practice, research, and advocacy. #PublicHealth #MaternalHealth #Policy 🔎Explore the Clearinghouse here: z.umn.edu/JIWCmap
000
UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
The Justice-Involved Women and Children Collaborative has launched the first-ever national, interactive database of policies and programs for pregnant and postpartum people who are incarcerated! 🌟 Explore it here: z.umn.edu/JIWCmap #PublicHealth #MaternalHealth
000
UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Learn about how Janaye Matthews and Jaila Coleman from @uicpublichealth.bsky.social incorporated MCH Competencies 7 and 10 to their most impactful experiences as #MCHLeaders in academic and research settings. Read their blog post at z.umn.edu/mchleadsblog. #MCH #MCHLeads
000
UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
#UMNMCH student Kaydee Johnson learned about policy, community engagement, and culturally responsive frameworks in tandem with MCH practice. Learn more about Kaydee's deployment and #MCH journey in the April #StudentSpotlight today! mch.umn.edu/k-johnson/
000
UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Discover MCH Competency 7 (Creating Effective and Responsive MCH Systems) and Competency 10 (Interdisciplinary/Interprofessional Team Building) through the latest #MCHLeads post co-written by Janaye Matthews and Jaila Coleman from @uicpublichealth.bsky.social! www.mchleads.com/?p=1558
000
UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
#MCH student Kaydee Johnson shares her experiences working on a site-specific report and a request for a proposal during her deployment at the Minnesota Department of Human Services. Read the full version on our website today. mch.umn.edu/k-johnson/
000
UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Meet Janaye Matthews and Jaila Coleman, the latest contributors to #MCHLeads, the National #MCH Trainee blog. Learn about Janaye and Jaila’s work at www.mchleads.com/?p=1558
000
UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Learn about #UMNMCH student Kaydee Johnson’s (MPH 2026) deployment with the Minnesota Department of Human Services. She worked to support the team's projects using Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS). This month’s #StudentSpotlight is available now! mch.umn.edu/k-johnson/
000
UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Learn about how Erin Taber, PhD student from the University of Iowa’s College of Public Health, incorporated MCH Competency 4 (Critical Thinking) and 8 (Community Expertise and Perspectives) to her academic experiences in the field. Read her blog post at z.umn.edu/mchleadsblog. #MCH #MCHLeads
000
UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Read how #UMNMCH student Mary Kenny created a new author template for MCHLeads, the National Trainee Student Blog focusing on MCH. Learn more about Mary's deployment and #MCH journey with this month's #StudentSpotlight today! mch.umn.edu/m-kenny/
000
UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Discover MCH Competency 4 (Critical Thinking) and Competency 8 (Community Expertise and Perspectives) through the latest #MCHLeads post written by Erin Taber from the University of Iowa’s College of Public Health! Learn more at the link in our bio! #MCHLeadership
000
UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
#MCH student Mary Kenny shares her experiences as co-editor for MCHLeads in this March Student Spotlight! Read the full version on our website today. mch.umn.edu/m-kenny/
000
UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Meet Erin Taber, the latest contributor to #MCHLeads, the National Maternal and Child Health Trainee blog. Learn about Erin Taber's work at z.umn.edu/mchleadsblog
000
UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Learn about how #UMNMCH student Mary Kenny’s (MPH 2026) deployment with the Center as the MCHNational Blog co-editor, which introduced her to the MCH Leadership competencies. This month’s #StudentSpotlight is available now! mch.umn.edu/m-kenny/
010
UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
March's Bright Spots Mini-Lab will be informative, relevant, and collaborative! RSVP today: z.umn.edu/REM
000
UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Learn about how Oluwatosin Adeniyi-Miller, MPH student from the @emoryrollins.bsky.social, incorporated MCH Competency 8 (Honoring Lived Experience) and Competency 11 (Systems Approach) to her academic and professional experiences. Read her blog post at z.umn.edu/mchleadsblog. #MCH #MCHLeads
000
UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
#MCH graduate student Meredith Shimek shares her experiences working at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) as a Title V MCH Data and Community Engagement Intern. Read her February Student Spotlight on our website today! mch.umn.edu/m-shimek/
000
UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Discover MCH Competency 8 (Honoring Lived Experience) and Competency 11 (Systems Approach) through the latest #MCHLeads post written by Oluwatosin Adeniyi-Miller from @emoryrollins.bsky.social! #MCHLeadership
000
UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Reminder that the next Mini-Lab session is one week away! RSVP today at z.umn.edu/Lohr
000
UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Read how #UMNMCH graduate Meredith Shimek supported work on the 2025 Title V Needs Assessment Cycle with the Minnesota Department of Health. Learn more about Meredith's deployment and #MCH journey with this month's #StudentSpotlight today!
000
UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Meet Oluwatosin Adeniyi-Miller, the latest contributor to #MCHLeads, the National Maternal and Child Health Trainee blog. Learn about Oluwatosin Adeniyi-Miller's work at z.umn.edu/mchleadsblog
000
UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Learn about how #UMNMCH student Meredith Shimek’s (MPH 2026) deployment with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) as a Title V MCH Data and Community Engagement Intern. This month’s #StudentSpotlight is available now!
000
UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Have you registered for the February Mini-Lab yet? We'd love to see you there! 🗓️ When: 2/19/2026 📍 Where: Via Zoom 🔗 Register today: z.umn.edu/Lohr
000
UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Read how #UMNMCH graduate Sheila Kennedy acknowledges inequalities in our current judicial system, while curating connection and healing. Learn more about Sheila's deployment and #MCH journey with this month's #StudentSpotlight today! mch.umn.edu/s-kennedy/
000
UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Learn about how Jenzy Walugembe, MPH student from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, incorporated MCH Competency 6 (Negotiation and Conflict Resolution) and Competency 8 (Honoring Lived Experience) to her own lived experiences. Read her blog post at z.umn.edu/mchleadsblog. #UWM #MCH #MCHLeads
010
UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
#MCH graduate Sheila Kennedy shares her experiences working on the MN Model Jail Practices team in her January Student Spotlight! Read the full version on our website today: mch.umn.edu/s-kennedy/
000
UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Discover MCH Competency 6 (Negotiation and Conflict Resolution) and Competency 8 (Honoring Lived Experience) through the latest #MCHLeads post written by Jenzy Walugembe from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee’s Joseph J. Zilber College of Public Health! #MCHLeader
020
UMN Center for Leadership Education in Maternal & Child Health @umn-mch.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Learn about how #UMNMCH student Sheila Kennedy’s (MPH 2025) deployment with the Minnesota Model Jail Practices Project Team strengthened the bonds between parents and children. This month’s #StudentSpotlight is available now! mch.umn.edu/s-kennedy/
000