Maternal Mortality Prevention
Identifying and addressing the clinical, structural, and systemic factors behind preventable maternal deaths.
↗Physician · Speaker · Consultant
Advancing women’s health with clarity, courage, and care.
Dr. Ashanda is a board-certified OB/GYN and nationally recognized maternal health leader shaping more equitable systems, stronger teams, and better outcomes.
Every woman.
Every birth. Every voice.
Every birth. Every voice.
NYC
Maternal Mortality
Review Committee
Board-Certified OB/GYN
Maternal Health Leader
Health Equity Advocate
Educator
01 / About
A trusted voice
Medicine is the practice.
Impact is the mission.
At the intersection of clinical expertise, public policy, and lived experience, Dr. Ashanda works to eliminate preventable maternal deaths and ensure every person receives equitable, compassionate care.
She serves as Co-Chair of the New York City Maternal Mortality Review Committee and is recognized nationally for her work in maternal health, reproductive justice, menopause, and women’s health policy.
“Every woman deserves to be seen, heard, respected, and cared for.”
02 / Expertise
Areas of impact
Expertise that moves
systems forward.
From the bedside to the boardroom, Dr. Ashanda translates complex health challenges into informed action.
Maternal Mental Health
Building awareness, strengthening screening, and expanding access to meaningful support.
↗Menopause & Midlife
Helping women navigate perimenopause and menopause through education and advocacy.
↗Reproductive Justice & Equity
Advancing care models and policies that recognize dignity, context, and the right to thrive.
↗03 / Speaking
“Change begins when evidence finds its voice.Dr. Ashanda
On stage
A powerful voice for better health.
Dr. Ashanda brings clinical depth, policy insight, and unmistakable humanity to keynotes, panels, executive briefings, and educational programs.
Maternal healthWomen’s leadershipHealth equityMenopauseReproductive justice
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Maternal health panels
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Leadership conversations
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Community education
04 / Consulting
Strategic advisory
Clinical insight.
Executive perspective.
For organizations ready to turn intention into impact, Dr. Ashanda offers a practical, equity-centered lens informed by medicine, education, policy, and systems leadership.
01 Health systems & care teams +
Strategy and education that support safer, more responsive maternal and women’s health care.
02 Organizations & leaders +
Advisory support at the intersection of women’s health, workforce wellbeing, and inclusive leadership.
03 Policy & public health +
Subject-matter guidance grounded in clinical practice, health equity, and maternal mortality review.
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