Expecting More: A Discussion on Health Equity & Parenthood
Schedule
Wed Oct 16 2024 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
154 West 70th Street,#2nd floor,New York,10023,US | Manhattan, NY
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Join us for a chat on how health equity impacts expecting parents & how we can strive for more inclusive & supportive parenthood experience.Expecting More: A Discussion on Health Equity and Parenthood
Come join us at Workplayce for an engaging event where we will delve into the intersection of health equity and parenthood . This in-person discussion will bring together experts and community members to explore how we can strive for better outcomes for all families. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and expect more from our healthcare system!
MODERATOR
Neha Ruch
Founder, Mother Untitled
Neha is the founder of Mother Untitled, the leading platform for ambitious women leaning into family life. A thought leader, influencer, and sought-after speaker focusing on women, work, parenting and identity, Neha’s work at Mother Untitled is catalyzing a shift in how society views stay-at-home motherhood. Her book, " THE POWER PAUSE : How to Plan a Career Break After Kids – and Come Back Stronger Than Ever," will be published by Putnam in January 2025. Neha lives in Manhattan with her husband, their two children, and their dog Coconut.
PANELISTS
Emily Oster
Founder and CEO, Parent Data
Emily is on a mission to empower parents by providing the data and tools they need to make confident decisions. After getting a PhD in economics from Harvard, she went on to pursue research in health economics and is now a professor of economics at Brown University. As a mom of two, Emily was inspired by her own pregnancy and the lack of clear information to guide her decisions. She decided to use her expertise in reviewing and analyzing data to help other parents navigate these topics. She is a New York Times best-selling author, whose books include Expecting Better , Cribsheet, The Family Firm and The Unexpected .
Maristella Lucchini, PhD
Senior Clinical Researcher, Nanit Lab
In her role, Maristella works to secure grant funding in collaboration with Nanit’s university research partners and supports the development of the company’s research collaborations around the world. Previously, Maristella served as an Assistant Research Scientist in the Division of Developmental Neuroscience, Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University Irving Medical Center where she led projects across several cohorts focusing on sleep health for pregnant and postpartum women and their children. Maristella’s research focused on underserved communities and sleep health disparities in the perinatal period. During her years as a postdoctoral researcher at Columbia University Irving Medical Center in the Department of Psychiatry, Maristella was selected to participate in the American Academy of Sleep Medicine Young Investigator Research Forum. She holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Politecnico di Milano.
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Where is it happening?
154 West 70th Street,#2nd floor,New York,10023,US, 154 W 70th St, New York, NY 10023-0146, United States,New York, New York, ManhattanEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
