Where the Work
Has Taken Us.
From Capitol Hill to community summits, these are the moments where the Luv2Love Initiative has carried this movement forward.
Upcoming & Recent Events
The American Academy of Nursing
Washington, DC
Berkeley School of Nursing
Washington, DC
American Nurses Association (ANA) Nurses Summit
Washington, DC
Mercedes Wells and the Luv2Love Initiative attended the American Nurses Association (ANA) Nurses Summit in Washington, DC after being invited by Katie Boston-Leary, Vice President of Equity & Engagement. This event brought together healthcare leaders to discuss maternal health equity and systemic change.
The Mothers of Gynecology – Day of Reckoning
Birmingham & Montgomery, Alabama
Mercedes Wells participated in “The Mothers of Gynecology” Day of Reckoning event alongside Black maternal health advocates. The event honored history while advancing conversations around equity, accountability, and justice in maternal healthcare.
Hosted by Michele Browder
Black Maternal Health Week at the Pennsylvania State Capitol
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Mercedes Wells participated in Black Maternal Health Week at the Pennsylvania State Capitol with Representative La'Tasha D. Mayes while advocating for statewide support of The Wells Act and improved maternal health protections.
The Ebony Canal Film Screening (Black Maternal Health Week)
Red carpet screening of “The Ebony Canal,” an award-winning documentary by Emmai Alaquiva highlighting the Black maternal and infant health crisis in the United States.
4Kira4Dads Annual Advocacy Day – "Dads Got Something to Say"
Washington, DC
Mercedes and Leon Wells joined 4Kira4Dads during the annual advocacy event in Washington, DC, supporting fathers and families affected by preventable maternal deaths while continuing national advocacy surrounding The Wells Act.
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