Question 1

Schedule

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2:00 pm: Registration

Take part in our data engagement activity before the formal program begins.

2:30 pm: Welcome and Introductions

Lynanne Gutierrez, President, Groundwork Ohio

2:50 pm: Maternal and Infant Health Systems

Moderated by Kiana Trabue, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives & Chief Program Officer, bi3, panelists include:

• Jennifer Frey, President & CEO, Every Child Succeeds / Associate Professor, Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children’s & University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
 • Charla Hale, President and CEO, Healthy Moms and Babes
 • Amy King, Senior Community Engagement Specialist, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
 • Meredith Shockley Smith, Executive Director, Cradle Cincinnati / Field Service Assistant Professor-AFF, UCMC / Founder, Queens Village
 • Tiffany White, Health Programs Manager, Healthy Communities Program, Cincinnati Health Department

4:00 pm: Closing and Wrap-Up

Question 2

Speaker Bios

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Lynanne Gutierrez, President, Groundwork Ohio

As the President of Groundwork Ohio, Lynanne Gutierrez is at the forefront of our statewide mission, spearheading a powerful early childhood movement. As a dedicated child advocate, Lynanne oversees the development and implementation of Groundwork’s policy agenda and shapes priorities and strategies through effective communication, advocacy, research, and data analysis.

A pivotal figure in Groundwork's strategic growth and transformation over the past seven years, Lynanne played a crucial role in expanding the organization's Statehouse footprint, relationships, and reputation across the state. Additionally, her efforts were instrumental in the successful transition to a standalone 501c3 in 2021.

Recognized as a respected early childhood expert in Ohio and nationwide, Lynanne is frequently sought out to address diverse audiences on early childhood policy advocacy. Appointed by Governor Mike DeWine to the state’s Early Childhood Advisory Council, she has served as a member since 2019.

Lynanne's professional journey includes prior roles in advocacy and private law practice focused on children and families. Before becoming a licensed attorney, she served as a Senior Legislative Aide in the Ohio Senate. A distinguished alumna of The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Arts and a Juris Doctorate from Capital Law School, Lynanne is also a 2023 graduate of the prestigious Leadership Ohio program.

Lynanne, a resident of Columbus, Ohio, shares life with her husband Anthony and their two young children. She is an avid reader and amateur quilter.

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Kiana Trabue, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives & Chief Program Officer, bi3

Kiana R. Trabue, MPH, currently serves as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships & Chief Program Officer for the bi3 Fund, which promotes racial and health equity and also drives innovation through grantmaking. In this role, Kiana uses a deeply collaborative and equity-centered approach to cultivate trust-based strategic partnerships and co-design innovative initiatives to achieve bi3’s vision of ensuring that all people in Greater Cincinnati achieve the best health.

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Amy King, Senior Community Engagement Specialist, Cincinnati Children's Hospital

Amy King is a Senior Community Engagement Specialist at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital in the Michael Fisher Child Health Equity Center. She leads three early childhood teams focusing on a community-wide approach to preventing early childhood developmental delays and social-emotional concerns, connecting children and families to high-quality early childhood programs and eliminating barriers to enrollment, and connecting children and families to intervention supports and programs when developmental concerns arise. She brings over 20 years of experience in the early childhood field including work in early care and education, Head Start and Early Head Start, disabilities, mental health, family engagement, and continuous quality improvement.

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Tiffany White, Health Programs Manager, Healthy Communities Program, Cincinnati Health Department

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Charla Hale, President and CEO, Healthy Moms and Babes

Charla Hale, M.A. is the current President and CEO of Healthy Moms and Babes. An alum of Xavier University, Charla's education was the foundation for her commitment to creating systemic change through policy implementation and advocacy.

A Cincinnati, Ohio native, Charla is dedicated to seeing local families provided with the highest level of service and support. Personally, and professionally, Charla has deepened her passion for advocating for policies and community support to reduce the impact of infant mortality on Black and Latino families. Her own motherhood story is a testament to this passion and an example of how support and empowerment can make a radical difference in birth outcomes.

Charla has always been committed to service, a value she holds dear. She currently serves on numerous local non-profit and faith-based organization boards, is an active volunteer at her local church. Charla is also a dynamic training facilitator and public speaker, having presented and trained at numerous national conferences and events.

Charla’s commitment to her work is contagious and her enthusiasm galvanizes community members to collaborate and support the mission she loves. Charla’s mission is to “Leave the world better than I found it” an overt commitment to the next generation, which she strives to do matter where she is.

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Jennifer Frey, President & CEO, Every Child Succeeds / Associate Professor, Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children’s & University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

I am the President of Every Child Succeeds (ECS), a comprehensive prenatal to age three home visiting program designed to optimize maternal and child health and development.

Prior to my role at ECS, I was a Dunn Family Scholar of Psychological and Educational Assessment at Vanderbilt University and an associate professor of special education and disability studies at The George Washington University. My identities as a researcher, clinician and teacher are inextricably linked. What drives me in science — curiosity, the excitement of discovery and the desire to help others — also inspires my passion for directly working with young children and families and supporting others to do so.

The overarching goal of my research is to improve long-term language and social outcomes for young children with or at the most risk for developmental differences through innovative early intervention. I seek to understand factors that influence early social communication development and identify predictors of response to intervention in order to adapt interventions to meet the unique needs of individual children and their families. I wish to support parents and educators in creating optimal learning environments and developing relationships known to enhance overall well-being and development through leveraging and better coordinating expertise across health and education sectors.

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Meredith Shockley Smith, Executive Director, Cradle Cincinnati / Field Service Assistant Professor-AFF, UCMC / Founder, Queens Village

Dr. Meredith Shockley-Smith, Executive Director of Cradle Cincinnati and Assistant Field Professor at the University of Cincinnati Medical School is the founding director of Queens Village and a former professor of Black Studies and Women’s and Gender Studies.

Dr. Meredith Shockley-Smith applies her passion for Black Studies and Women & Gender Studies beyond the classroom in efforts to build stronger, more equitable relationships to benefit the greater community. Meredith received her Ph.D. from the University of Cincinnati in Educational Studies and was formerly the Director of Womens and Black Studies at Northern Kentucky University. As Executive Director of Cradle Cincinnati, she seeks to bring together partners, community, and medical professionals to co-create sustainable solutions that increase equity, lift Black women’s leadership, and lower infant mortality and disparities across Cincinnati.

Dr. Smith's dedication to service goes beyond her professional roles. She served as the honorary chair of the 2023 Dress for Success Fashion Show and is a valued member of several boards, including the National Board of Directors for Public Allies and Greenlight Fund.

Question 3

Partner Organizations

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