Toshira N. Maldonado
Summary
Accomplished Director of Maternal Health Advocacy at Most Beautiful W.O.M.B. Inc., adept in program development and grassroots organization. Spearheaded initiatives reducing Black Maternal Health disparities, enhancing community outreach, and securing grants. Excelled in stakeholder engagement and strategic planning, with a proven track record in improving service access and outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Maternal Health Advocacy
Most Beautiful W.O.M.B. Inc.
11.2022 - Current
- Developed Birth Justice Advocacy and Perinatal Health training curriculums for community-based learning.
- Led professional development trainings for Doulas on best practices and ethics
- Provide program oversight and organizational strategy for community-based events and services addressing Black Maternal Health disparities in the region.
- Develop and create program budget for organization projects related to Perinatal Health
- Develop strategic organization plans and policies to support community access to services addressing poor birth outcomes.
- Complete grant applications, proposals, and manage data deliverables connected to projects
- Facilitate parenting and Childbirth Education classes through in-person and virtual platforms
- Develop Birth Justice-centered curriculums and provide high-quality program instruction for Community Doulas
- Host and coordinate annual Maternal Wellness events uplifting Black Maternal Health and Black Breastfeeding Empowerment
- Administer screenings for Postpartum Depression, PMADs and make proper referrals
- Parent coaching and advocacy for parents with Child Protective Services Involvement
Health Equity Doula Program Coordinator
The Ladies of Hope Ministries
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Orchestrated administrative support and program assistance to a cohort of 88 Doulas
- Supervised coaching sessions for Doula trainees navigating through their certification process with weekly group meetings and 1:1
- Executed development of program curriculums to train and engage Doula trainees
- Crafted online learning platforms to engage community doulas across 8 states
- Authored learning materials to support participants in program completion using virtual platforms
Child Welfare Case Manager/ and Supervisor
CUA 7 NET Community Care
10.2016 - 10.2022
- Prevented child maltreatment recurrences by effectively identifying risk factors and implementing evidence-based prevention strategies in collaboration with clients and service providers.
- Provided in-home training and support to foster parents during weekly meetings to help mitigate problems arising from child behavior.
- Assessed community needs and identified resources for social and community service programs.
- Collaborated with community members to develop and implement service initiatives.
- Partnered with local organizations to expand access to social and community services.
- Created and updated systems of organization for case service plans and court reports.
- Increased family reunification rates through diligent monitoring of progress and adjusting interventions as needed.
- Streamlined communication between team members by facilitating regular case review meetings focused on progress updates and collaborative problem-solving strategies.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, maintaining regular communication and offering guidance throughout their time in the foster care system.
- Provided thorough training to new case managers, fostering a supportive team environment that ultimately benefited client outcomes.
- Supported positive parenting skills by providing parents with education, guidance, and coaching throughout the case management process.
P/T Residential Counselor
Career Opportunity Development Inc.
01.2016 - 11.2016
- Promoted independent living skills through coaching residents in daily tasks such as meal preparation, hygiene, and budgeting.
- Developed strong rapport with residents through empathetic listening and compassionate communication strategies.
- Provided basic counseling and support with coping skills and medication management
- Documented progress on services received, safety, risk, and goal assessments.
Medicaid Waiver/ Support Coordination Program Consultant
Community Access Unlimited Inc.
10.2014 - 11.2015
- Facilitated weekly teleconferences and quarterly in person client visits
- Monitored program compliance, completed quarterly risk assessment profiles, and needs assessments.
- Managed an individual program service grant for participants receiving services through the Division of Developmental Disabilities.
- Coordinated referrals for participants to choose their Individualized Support Services
- Supported care coordination with service providers and monitored program outcomes
Education
Community Research Training Fellow Graduate -
NYU
07-2023
Changemakers Non-Profit Organization Fellow -
Seton Hall
01.2022
Masters of Education - Trauma and Resilience in Educational Settings- Minor
Concordia University
01.2019
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Psychology
Thomas Edison State College
01.2012
Skills
- Program Development and Management
- Grassroots Organization and Strategic Program Operation
- Community Organizing and Strategic Planning
- Event Planning and Project Management
- Curriculum Development and Design
- Community Outreach and Coalition Building
- Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration
- Health Equity Policy Research and Development
- Basic Grant Writing
- Data Aggregation and Analysis
- Customer Care and Support
- Verbal and written communication
Advocacy and Leadership Experiences
- New Jersey Birth Justice Institute Advocate Policy Agenda Fellow
- JMAC For Families - New York, NY - Public Speech, 2023
- New Jersey Quality Care Initiative Maternal Infant Health Virtual Presentation, 2022
- National Resource Center On Domestic Violence- Regional Workgroup Member, 2023
- Birth and Beyond Conference Presenter- Ancient Song, 2023
- Resilia - Panel Discussion 'What Are Ways to Ensure Health Equity?', 2023
- NJ Coalition Against Sexual Assault- Conference Panelist, 2024
- Stockton University- 'Maternal Health Crisis and Access to Care' Lecture., 2024
- Alpha Kappa Alpha- 'Reproductive Justice roundtable panelist., 2024
- Ancient Song- Black Birth Expo Panelist, 2024
- Yale University- Change Talk Series- Black Maternal Health, 2022
- Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ - Lecture- on Black Maternal Health, 2023
- Stockton University, Pomona, NJ - MLK Day- Black Maternal Health-, 2024
- Princeton University, Princeton, NJ - Centering on Birth Equity, 2024
- Shades of Blue Black Maternal Mental Health Conference Presenter, 2024
- Black Maternal Health Conference and Training Institute- Conference Presenter, 2024
- New Jersey Quality Care Initiative Maternity Action Plan Conference Presenter, 2024
Professional References
- Iris Jones, New Jersey Department of Health, Iris.jones@doh.gov, 610-564-0379
- Dr. Twylla Dillon, t.dillion@healthconnectone.org, 585-319-1031
- Jill Wodnick, wodnickj@montclair.edu 973-420-8637
- Rev. Maria Brooks mlbrooks0004@gmail.com 609-335-7129
Professionalandleadershipaffiliations
- New Jersey Birth Justice Institute Fellow, 2022-Present
- New Jersey Birth Equity Taskforce Member, 2022-Present
- Robert Wood Johnson Jegna Council, Advisory Board Member, 2023-Present
- Kindred 360 Black Maternal Health Collective, Board Member, 2024
- New Jersey Quality Care Initiative Maternal Infant Health Advisory Hub Member, 2022-2024
- Community Research Fellows Training Program Advisory Board Member, 2023
- Participatory Budgeting New Jersey Advocacy Fellow, 2024 Cohort
- New Jersey Doula Learning Collaborative Mentor and Advisory Workgroup Member
- Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health Community Care Initiative, 2023
- Atlantic County Commission on Women, Commissioner, 2023-2025
- New Jersey Breastfeeding Coalition Member
- Advocates for Children of New Jersey, Community Advocate
- JMAC for Families, HEAL Family Rights Advocate
- Sister Song Reproductive Justice Collective Organization Member
- Thrive New Jersey Maternal Justice Subcommittee
- Unlocking Potential Coalition Member, Advocates for Children New Jersey
- National Perinatal Taskforce Organization Member
Affiliations
- New Jersey Birth Justice Institute
- Atlantic County Commission on Women
- Robert Wood Johnson Jegna Council Advisory Board Member
- Community Research Fellowship Training Advisory Board Member
- Commonsense Chuldbirth Institute Certified Doula
Timeline
Director of Maternal Health Advocacy
Most Beautiful W.O.M.B. Inc.
11.2022 - Current
Health Equity Doula Program Coordinator
The Ladies of Hope Ministries
08.2022 - 03.2023
Child Welfare Case Manager/ and Supervisor
CUA 7 NET Community Care
10.2016 - 10.2022
P/T Residential Counselor
Career Opportunity Development Inc.
01.2016 - 11.2016
Medicaid Waiver/ Support Coordination Program Consultant
Community Access Unlimited Inc.
10.2014 - 11.2015
Changemakers Non-Profit Organization Fellow -
Seton Hall
Masters of Education - Trauma and Resilience in Educational Settings- Minor
Concordia University
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Psychology
Thomas Edison State College
Community Research Training Fellow Graduate -
NYU
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