Renee Clarke researches care after birth for Black birthing people in California. Renee examines the healthcare needs and experiences of Black women until one year postpartum to provide solutions to improve models of care delivery. Her focus is on Maternal and Child Health policy, strategy, and innovation to improve healthcare systems. Her passion has always been service leadership and eliminating health disparity gaps among women, infants, and children. Dr. Clarke completed her Doctorate in Public Health at UC Berkely and holds a Master of Public Health in Maternal and Child Health from University of South Florida and bachelor’s degrees in nursing and health sciences from University of Miami and University of Maryland, College Park respectively. Renee has 10 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in Neonatology and Pediatric Emergency Management. Renee’s interest in improving health outcomes extends nationally and internationally. She has served in places such as Niger (Africa), Milot, Haiti, and St. Thomas, Virgin Islands.
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Research Fellow, Berkeley Center for Social Medicine
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