Ashley Roussell is a Preconception Peer Educator and Chamberlain College of Nursing student. She shares her role in preventing infant mortality: “As a Preconception Peer Educator, I want to raise awareness about Infant Mortality in our community.  I would love to decrease the number of lives that are lost each year and to see more… Read More

Linda Asay, JD, is a long-time member and former Chair of the Healthy Start Coalition Board of Directors. She is a community volunteer. She shares her role in preventing infant mortality: Linda Asay recalls the sad stories she heard in her work before joining the Coalition Board of Directors — how the lack of basic education on… Read More

Rev. Tommy Rodgers is a long-time member and former chair of the Healthy Start Coalition Board of Directors. He is currently pastor at Bethlehem Baptist Church. He shares his role in preventing infant mortality: Rev. Tommy Rodgers knows firsthand the importance of making sure every baby has a healthy start. “My youngest, Kelsey, was born 2lbs,… Read More

Nangy Davidson, BSN is a member of the Coalition member. She represents Flagler Hospital in St. Johns County. She shares her role in preventing infant mortality: “I am a mother, an aunt, a Godmother and friend to many beautiful children.  Their safety and well-being is of great importance to me.  I am also blessed to… Read More

Everyone in a family plays a role in preventing infant mortality. Fathers play an important role in a family. Unmarried mothers are less likely to obtain prenatal care & more likely to have a low birthweight baby. Studies show that children with early father involvement are more likely to be and stay healthy. Raising a… Read More