Meet our Team

Geneiva earned her master’s degree from SUNY Albany in the discipline of Africana Studies. As a result, she has had the opportunity of working in various professional and community settings enabling her to provide a unique perspective often absent in traditional environments. Geneiva’s interest in maternal health care and lactation support developed during her pregnancy and after giving birth to her daughter in March of 2022. Her birthing experience solidified her belief in the importance of pregnant women and families having access to the necessary services and supports to ensure safe and equitable maternal care. Her academic background has enabled her to be keenly aware of the historical and contemporary
experiences of medical apartheid that many Black women and families have to navigate when pregnant and birthing their children.

Currently, Geneiva is working towards becoming a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC). Her goal is to educate Black lactating mothers and families on the benefits of breastfeeding, minimize taboos associated
with the act of breastfeeding and create a safe space for families to develop their breastfeeding relationship. In addition, she intends to expand her credentials by working towards becoming a doula and
an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). The opportunity to participate on the board ensures that she can heighten the awareness of women (more specifically Black women) of the
person-centered services available to them through Birthnet, empower them to shape their birthing experiences free of stigma and trauma and educating and providing resources to families and community
members on how to support pregnant and lactating mothers.