I have realized the significance of care for women, specifically women of color, in women’s health and childbirth. I find it a privilege to be a part of bringing new life into the world, and I wanted to have a more indepth role as a midwife versus my previous role as a labor and delivery nurse for the past 10+ years. My daughter has watched me pursue my dreams her entire life. She has just completed her bacelor degree and she followed my footsteps of obtaining her degree in nursing. I am at a point in my life where I have the time and the effort to commit to such a career. I want to continue empowering not only my daughter but other women through their health, birthing experience and postpartum period. I also want to be a part of the change that women so desperately need. African American women on average are 3 to 4 times more likely to die compared to Caucasian women from avoidable pregnancy-related problems. Every birth is a new experience that reminds me of how blessed I am to help. I am inspired to bring innovation to the communities in Georgia where women have no access to prenatal care. Most women have the desire to seek prenatal care; however, not all have access to it. In the state of Georgia, there are women who cannot attend prenatal appointments because a provider is too far away. For many women, long travels can be a daunting task while raising a family. I believe that with the appropriate grants, grass root efforts, and volunteerism, a full service mobile prenatal team can be developed. This mobile team will have resources to provide: vitals, routine testing, ultrasound, mental health screenings, and nutritional health. I am a self motivated woman who grew up poor in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during a time known as “the crack baby era.” This era is known for drug abuse/overdose, and crime. There was poverty and a lack of hope in my daily surroundings. Despite the disparity, I was able to be the first in my family to graduate with a baccalaureate degree on my own merit. I worked so hard so that my daughter did not face the same lifestyle as I did growing up. After about 10 years, I returned to school as an adult learner to change my career to pursue my passion for nursing. I was so happy to see her beautifil, smiling face in the crowd when I was handed my second degree. I will bring my diverse thoughts and hardships to be reframed into positive outcomes. I have realistic goals that I know will help shape my community for the better. I want to continue being a great example for my child that you can do anything you put your mind to. This scholarship will help me achieve my dream of building a community of people who can walk other women through one of the most natural and beautiful processes of life: birth! I dream of creating a place where I can teach women how to know their own bodies and the cues they are giving them. I would love to give my daughter the oppurtunity to start such a community TOGETHER. Thank you for the opportunity to apply for this scholarship, and I pray that I am considered.

I have realized the significance of care for women, specifically women of color, in women’s health and childbirth. I find it a privilege to be a part of bringing new life into the world, and I wanted to have a more indepth role as a midwife versus my previous role as a labor and delivery nurse for the past 10+ years. Nursing is a very demanding profession that requires the use of my hands and legs. Some days are better than others but I have to fight through the pain in order to help others. I do not let this pain define me. I am at a point in my life where I have the time and the effort to commit to such a career. I want to continue empowering women through their birthing experience and postpartum period. I also want to be a part of the change that women so desperately need. African American women on average are 3 to 4 times more likely to die compared to Caucasian women from avoidable pregnancy-related problems. Every birth is a new experience that reminds me of how blessed I am to help. I am inspired to bring innovation to the communities in Georgia where women have no access to prenatal care. Most women have the desire to seek prenatal care; however, not all have access to it. In the state of Georgia, there are women who cannot attend prenatal appointments because a provider is too far away. For many women, long travels can be a daunting task while raising a family. I believe that with the appropriate grants, grass root efforts, and volunteerism, a full service mobile prenatal team can be developed. This mobile team will have resources to provide: vitals, routine testing, ultrasound, mental health screenings, and nutritional health. Some days I find it hard, even impossible to get out of bed. But, I am a self motivated woman who grew up poor in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during a time known as “the crack baby era.” This era is known for drug abuse/overdose, and crime. There was poverty and a lack of hope in my daily surroundings. Despite the disparity, I was able to be the first in my family to graduate with a baccalaureate degree on my own merit. After about 10 years, I returned to school as an adult learner to change my career to pursue my passion for nursing. Although my diagnosis did not affect me early in my career it is my truth now. I will bring my diverse thoughts and hardships to be reframed into positive outcomes. I will bring hard work and determination to motivate and rally classmates together to achieve the one goal we set out for:midwifery. I have realistic goals that I know will help shape my community for the better. This scholarship will help me achieve my dream of building a community of people who can walk other women through one of the most natural and beautiful processes of life: birth! I dream of creating a place where I can teach women how to know their own bodies and the cues they are giving them. Thank you for the opportunity to apply for this scholarship, and I pray that I am considered.

I have realized the significance of care for women, specifically women of color, in women’s health and childbirth. I find it a privilege to be a part of bringing new life into the world, and I wanted to have a more indepth role as a midwife versus my previous role as a labor and delivery nurse for the past 10+ years. I am at a point in my life where I have the time and the effort to commit to such a career. I want to continue empowering women through their birthing experience and postpartum period. I also want to be a part of the change that women so desperately need. African American women on average are 3 to 4 times more likely to die compared to Caucasian women from avoidable pregnancy-related problems. Every birth is a new experience that reminds me of how blessed I am to help. I am inspired to bring innovation to the communities in Georgia where women have no access to prenatal care. Most women have the desire to seek prenatal care; however, not all have access to it. In the state of Georgia, there are women who cannot attend prenatal appointments because a provider is too far away. For many women, long travels can be a daunting task while raising a family. I believe that with the appropriate grants, grass root efforts, and volunteerism, a full service mobile prenatal team can be developed. This mobile team will have resources to provide: vitals, routine testing, ultrasound, mental health screenings, and nutritional health. I am a self motivated woman who grew up poor in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during a time known as “the crack baby era.” This era is known for drug abuse/overdose, and crime. There was poverty and a lack of hope in my daily surroundings. Despite the disparity, I was able to be the first in my family to graduate with a baccalaureate degree on my own merit. After about 10 years, I returned to school as an adult learner to change my career to pursue my passion for nursing. I will bring my diverse thoughts and hardships to be reframed into positive outcomes. I will bring hard work and determination to motivate and rally classmates together to achieve the one goal we set out for:midwifery. I have realistic goals that I know will help shape my community for the better. This scholarship will help me achieve my dream of building a community of people who can walk other women through one of the most natural and beautiful processes of life: birth! I dream of creating a place where I can teach women how to know their own bodies and the cues they are giving them. Thank you for the opportunity to apply for this scholarship, and I pray that I am considered.

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I am inspired to bring innovation to the communities in Georgia where women have no access to prenatal care. Most women have the desire to seek prenatal care; however, not all have access to it. In the state of Georgia, there are women who cannot attend prenatal appointments because a provider is too far away. For many women, long travels can be a daunting task while raising a family. I believe that with the appropriate grants, grass root efforts, and volunteerism, a full service mobile prenatal team can be developed. This mobile team will have resources to provide: vitals, routine testing, ultrasound, mental health screenings, and nutritional health. I have realized the significance of care for women, specifically women of color, in women’s health and childbirth. I find it a privilege to be a part of bringing new life into the world, and I wanted to have a more indepth role as a midwife versus my previous role as a labor and delivery nurse for the past 10+ years. I am at a point in my life where I have the time and the effort to commit to such a career. I want to continue empowering women through their birthing experience and postpartum period. I also want to be a part of the change that women so desperately need. African American women on average are 3 to 4 times more likely to die compared to Caucasian women from avoidable pregnancy-related problems. Every birth is a new experience that reminds me of how blessed I am to help. I should be selected for this scholarship because I would be a great investment for Dr. Jade Education. I am a self motivated woman who grew up poor in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during a time known as “the crack baby era.” This era is known for drug abuse/overdose, and crime. There was poverty and a lack of hope in my daily surroundings. Despite the disparity, I was able to be the first in my family to graduate with a baccalaureate degree on my own merit. After about 10 years, I returned to school as an adult learner to change my career to pursue my passion for nursing. I will bring my diverse thoughts and hardships to be reframed into positive outcomes. I will bring hard work and determination to motivate and rally classmates together to achieve the one goal we set out for:midwifery. I have realistic goals that I know will help shape my community for the better. This scholarship will help me achieve my dream of building a community of people who can walk other women through one of the most natural and beautiful processes of life: birth! I dream of creating a place where I can teach women how to know their own bodies and the cues they are giving them. Thank you for the opportunity to apply for this scholarship, and I pray that I am considered.