Sip & Celebrate with MMHLA: Recognizing 10 Years of Maternal Mental Health Advocacy
Last week, on May 13th, the Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance hosted an in-person event on Capitol Hill to celebrate 10 years of maternal mental health federal advocacy. Over 70 people attended despite a rainy downpour in Washington D.C. The room was filled with energy, gratitude, and great connections.
Jamie Zahlaway Belsito | Founder and Director of Policy and Partnerships; Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance
Some of our Sip & Celebrate attendees
A highlight of the evening was the recognition of Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-2) who is retiring after an impactful career serving our nation’s mothers and families as the Democratic Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Maternity Care Caucus since 2023, and through her legislative work to address maternal health since she was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2013.
Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-2)
Celebrating Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-2)
Over the past decade, elected officials and advocates have worked together to address the maternal mental health crisis in our country — successfully securing over $125.5 million in federal funding to support the mental health and well-being of our nation's mothers. We are so proud and grateful to do this work alongside so many passionate, generous, and committed people.
To see the event photo gallery, click here.
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