With over two decades of experience in women’s healthcare, Ms. Curtis has driven key initiatives aimed at improving maternal and neonatal outcomes, including a partnership with the Institute for Healthcare Improvement to reduce perinatal and maternal morbidity. Under her leadership, USA Health Children’s & Women’s Hospital was one of only five nationwide chosen for IHI’s program targeting postpartum care inequities for Black mothers. Ms. Curtis also spearheaded new initiatives like the AdaptX data collection program and an at-home blood pressure monitoring system for new mothers at risk for preeclampsia. Her innovative “I Gave Birth” medical bracelet program, designed to improve postpartum care, has launched as a statewide pilot in Alabama. Previously, Ms. Curtis held leadership roles in labor and delivery departments at hospitals in Alabama, Florida and the UK.
