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2020 Mom Congress Event

Mom Congress 2.5 Momentum
 

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Each May passionate mothers convene to connect with influential change agents, be inspired and learn how to drive change in legislative policy on Capitol Hill.

In 2020 given the COVID Crisis, Mom Congress has been reimagined and is referred to as Mom Congress 2.5.

 

Virtual All-Community Town Hall meetings

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Saturday, June 13 | Member Only Town Hall Speakers

• Abigail Hawk, Keynote Address
• History OC U.S. Black Maternal Health
• Motherly’s “United State of Motherhood”

Featured
Abigail Hawk
Abigail Hawk

An actress who struggled through the postpartum period and will empower us to effectuate change.

Sayida Peprah, PsyD
Sayida Peprah, PsyD

As a psychologist and doula, she is changing the dialogue around supporting birth for mothers of color and helping others understand the importance along the way.

Diana Spalding, MSN, CNM
Diana Spalding, MSN, CNM

Develops critical digital education with Motherly, is a certified nurse-midwife and a pediatric nurse. She’s passionate about helping mothers feel powerful.

Saturday, August 22 | All Community Town Hall

StoryTelling and How to Reach out to Your Congress Member

Featured
Bekah Bischoff
Bekah Bischoff

The ultimate maternal health and storytelling champion.

Melaney Lubey
Melaney Lubey

Connector, Community Activist & Chief Impact Officer at DailyKarma

Webinar

Childbirthing in Communities of Color
(Date TBA)

Featured
Jaye Wilson
Jaye Wilson

A nurse and the founder of Melinated Moms, has risen from adversity and is powerfully driving change in maternal health.

Workshop

The Intention Candle Experience - DIY Online Workshop

Sunday, September 13, 2020 | 4:00 PM EDT | 1:00 PM PDT
Cost: $45 (Includes $5 donation to Mom Congress advocacy fund.)

Create two flower-infused intention candles with other mothers in the Mom Congress/TheBlueDotProject/2020 Mom network. Create a mantra for wealth, health and success. Personalize your candle with your mantra, favorite quote or design. This special candle, designed by you, will serve as a reminder of your intention and the promise you made to call forth love, luck and grace in all aspects of your life.

Registration ends September 1, 2020.

Briefing

Saving and Supporting Moms
September (Date TBA)

Featured
Katie Bethell
Katie Bethell

Named one of the “World’s Greatest Leaders” – is leading the way on U.S. paid leave policy.

Judge Glenda Hatchett, Esq.
Judge Glenda Hatchett, Esq.

Television personality and powerhouse who lost her daughter-in-law, Kira Dixon Johnson during childbirth.

Abigail Hawk
Abigail Hawk

An actress who struggled through the postpartum period and will empower us to effectuate change.

Past Events

May All-Community Town Hall

Saturday, May 16, 2020 – Webinar link

In this Mom Congress all-community Town Hall we discussed:

1. The Mom Congress “Momnibus” - our supported legislation package including a related letter-writing campaign launch in late summer.

2. The new online community platform for Mom Congress members.

3. An opportunity to get connected in-person this Fall at the MommasVoices summit in Texas.

We wrapped up with a Q&A session.

Saturday, May 16 | All-Community Town Hall Speakers

Featured
Joy Burkhard, MBA
Joy Burkhard, MBA

Founder of 2020 Mom and Mom Congress, mom magnet and mountain mover.

Kay Matthews
Kay Matthews

A mother who experienced infant loss and became the mother of all mothers, black, brown, white and everything in between.

Crystal McAuley
Crystal McAuley

Propeller of change, and the glue that holds Mom Congress together.

Congresswoman Debbie Washerman Shultz
Congresswoman Debbie Washerman Shultz

Founder of the Moms in the House Caucus

Vanessa Procter
Vanessa Procter

Powerhouse at Sage Therapeutics

Mother’s Monday Panel: “Caregiving, COVID and Creativity”

Monday, May 11, 2020 – Webinar link

Join a diverse group of mothers who discussed how COVID has impacted creativity, caregiving, and careers.

Participants:

  • Moderator: Gayatri Agnew

  • Panelists:

    • Jacqueline Green – Director of Opportunity Onramps-Returnship at Workday

    • Priya Amin – Co-Founder & CEO, Flexible

    • Mary Beth Ferrante – Co-Founder & CEO, WRK/360

    • Blessing Adesiyan – Founder & CEO, Mother Honestly

Workshop: Moving Through The Mental Load of Motherhood

The Riveter online event Monica Mo, Diana Spalding, Crystal Karges, Neferteri Plessy Member Refresh

Friday, May 15, 2020

 

Materials and highlights from last year’s event are available.