Sarah Verbiest

Sarah Verbiest

Director at University of NC at Chapel Hill, School of Medicine

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About Sarah

I am a…

Athlete, Blogger, Change Agent, Connector, Global soul, Idea generator, Parent, Project manager, Social entrepreneur

Bio

I direct the Center for Maternal and Infant Health at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In that role I supervise a clinical team that cares for high-risk moms and babies, conduct research, coordinate programs at the local, state, regional and national level, manage 4 websites, double as a development director and serve as an advocacy voice for mothers and babies on the Governor's Child Fatality Task Force. I am a social worker and a leader in public health with over 20 years experience focused on improving the health and well-being of mothers and children MORE TO COME

I'm passionate about

I am passionate about speaking truth to power and elevating diverse women's voices into decision-making spaces. I believe we must take a holistic view of women’s wellness and reproductive health that

An idea worth spreading

on its way - publication pending

Areas of expertise

maternal and child health, Public Health

The TED story

Being written!