Keynote Speaker
Dr. Joia Crear-Perry Founder of the National Birth Equity Collaborative and a nationally recognized voice on the root causes of maternal health disparities. Dr. Crear-Perry’s keynote will speak directly to the challenges Wyoming faces — from access gaps and financial barriers to the systemic factors driving preventable maternal deaths. Her address will be followed by a moderated opening plenary panel featuring voices from across Wyoming’s maternal health landscape.
SUMMIT STRUCTURE
The summit will run as full day on September 2nd and a half day on September 3rd. After the opening keynote and plenary, attendees will participate in four concurrent tracks:
- Clinical delivery & access
- Mental health & substance use disorders
- Workforce expansion
- Data, policy & sustainability
On Day 2, attendees will convene in working groups organized by track to develop actionable recommendations, followed by a share-back session and closing plenary to synthesize the work across all four areas.
To capture and communicate the ideas emerging across sessions, the summit will feature
live visual scribing, a real-time graphic documentation process that makes complex
ideas visible and accessible for all participants.
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Do you have a program, innovation, research finding, or community initiative related to maternal health that you'd like to share? We want to hear from you. We are inviting expressions of interest for poster presentations to take place at the end of the afternoon on September 2.
We are also happy to support individuals who have never done a poster presentation and would like guidance or technical assistance. Reach out at MaternalHealth@uwyo.edu
POSTER EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
We have extended the deadline for submissions of interest to July 31.
EXHIBITORS & SPONSORS
Organizations interested in exhibitor booth space or sponsorship opportunities are encouraged to reach out early as space is limited. For inquiries email MaternalHealth@uwyo.edu
LODGING & TRAVEL
The Summit will take place at the Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center in Laramie, Wyoming.
222 South 22nd Street
Laramie, WY 82070
We have a room block at the Hilton Garden Inn, Laramie which is across the street from the Summit venue. To get the best rate, make sure to book before August 4.
VISIT LARAMIE
Laramie is stunning in September — cool air, golden color, and big Wyoming skies. Come for the Summit, stay for the scenery. With the Snowy Range and Vedauwoo just outside of town, there's no shortage of gorgeous hiking and outdoor exploring to fill your extra time before or after the conference. LEARN MORE
QUESTIONS?
For any other questions about the Summit, please reach out to us at MaternalHealth@uwyo.edu
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