Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia Announces Interim Executive Director
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Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia Announces Interim Executive Director
May 19, 2025 – ATLANTA, GEORGIA – Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia (HMHBGA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Margaret Master, MBA, MPH as the organization’s Interim Executive Director. Margaret officially began her role on May 19, 2025.
Margaret Master brings a rich background in maternal and child health research. She is a former research manager at Emory University Rollins School of Public Health (RSPH), where she focused on maternal-child health outcomes including maternal mortality projects in partnership with the Georgia Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control. She has also conducted research related to home visiting, disaster preparedness for MCH populations, postpartum care, and helped lead Georgia’s Title V Needs Assessment.
Before public health, Margaret worked in brand management and product development at The Clorox Company, and also at the Center for Conflict Resolution in Chicago leading mediation trainings and programs. Margaret’s connection to HMHBGA began as a master’s level intern from 2017 to 2018, and she continued supporting the organization as a volunteer through the Advocacy Committee and Workplace Accommodations Committee, and on the Board of Directors
“I am so excited to support HMHBGA in this new way, working alongside the staff and our partners to improve outcomes for the moms and babies in Georgia,” Master said.
For more information about the Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia and to stay updated on our initiatives, please visit hmhbga.org or contact thecoalition@hmhbga.org
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About Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia
Founded in 1974 as a statewide, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia (HMHBGA) is one of the strongest statewide voices for improved access to healthcare and health outcomes for Georgia’s mothers, birth givers and babies. HMHBGA's mission is to improve maternal and infant health through advocacy, education, and access to vital resources. We envision a Georgia where all thrive with equitable access to perinatal resources and knowledge, responsive to each community's needs:
We ensure that the immediate perinatal health and resource needs of families are supported through our programs and services.
We are committed to leveraging innovation and collaboration to fill educational and programming gaps for communities experiencing the most significant health inequities.
We advocate for maternal and infant health policies, influencing policymakers and stakeholders to prioritize the needs of mothers and babies, address disparities, and allocate resources effectively.
We advance collective advocacy by conducting maternal and infant health research, leveraging data to inform policy and sharing with our allies to foster alignment in our collaborative efforts.
Learn more on www.hmhbga.org.
For more information, please contact:
Ashley Thompson, Communications Manager
ashley.thompson@hmhbga.org