The Healthy Start for Growing Families Program works with moms and dads who are currently pregnant, postpartum or parenting a child younger than 18 months old. The program aims to reduce racial and ethnic differences in the rates of poor birth outcomes and to ensure everyone has the same access to care. Family Health Navigators work to improve healthy birth outcomes by supporting families and connecting them to resources. All services are free.
This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under the Healthy Start Initiative. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the US Government.
Healthy Start has a dedicated and experienced team of individuals to support you. They come from many backgrounds and bring diverse life experiences to their work. Click their profiles to learn more.
Director of Family Preservation and Support
A Milwaukee native, Kristin is passionate about the Healthy Start program be¬cause addressing health disparities and infant mortal¬ity makes this community stronger. Kristin is grateful to be part of this dynamic, energetic team that finds creative solutions to bring out family strengths. She loves spending time outdoors in all of Wisconsin’s seasons and sipping hot tea with a big blanket while reading a book or listening to a good podcast.
Manager of Family Preservation and Support
Sheena is passionate about serving others. Being part of the Healthy Start Team gives her the opportunity to serve others by working to address the disparities that exist within her own community. She enjoys being active, fellowshipping with family and friends, and engaging in mentally stimulating activities.
Prevention Supervisor
Hannah is excited to work on building significant relationships within the community that raised her. She looks forward to supporting more individuals and children, so they can have the opportunity for better outcomes in life. She loves traveling with her family and admits a slight addiction to Target. She has a son and daughter who are adventurous and have opened her eyes to so much more in her life.
Family Health Navigator
Keesh is passionate about helping others. She enjoys meeting new people, building positive relationships and having the opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life. She likes to sing and play basketball. She enjoys cooking, fishing and watching documentaries.
Jocelyn is excited about creating new relationships and bonds with clients. She also likes helping them connect with resources, allowing them to express their thoughts and experiences and helping to create possibilities for positive change. She enjoys watching mystery and crime TV shows. Her favorite show is Criminal Minds. She enjoys exploring new places and foods. Her favorite colors are black and purple, and she loves boba tea and iced coffee.
Lia is passionate about serving others, building meaningful connections with clients and having the opportunity to advocate and empower families with essential resources and guidance to prosper in the community. She likes to play tennis, enjoys her iced coffee ALL of the time, and spending time with her dog Auggie.
Mackenzie has a background in gender and women’s studies. She is grateful to work in a role that understands that health goes deeper than the physical aspect and that the resources you are able to access play a huge role in your health and well-being. She enjoys reading thriller and mystery books, finding new coffee and sushi places to try and making jewelry.
Child and Family Therapist
Keisha is passionate about working for Healthy Start because she is able to support wonderful and strong women and families. She enjoys advocating for mental wellness and prioritizing mental health, which ultimately comes back full circle for families. She loves creating memories with her family such as traveling, movie dates and random fun outdoor activities.
Operations Data Specialist
Alana is very passionate about helping people through her role in research, data science and education. She enjoys being able to create environments where children, families and larger communities are able to prosper and have happier, more successful futures. She loves taking care of house plants, painting and enjoying a good iced coffee.