Board Members

Regine Metellus, President
Chief Financial Officer and VP of Operations, The Urban League of Philadelphia, Inc.
"The passion and dedication of the board and volunteers are contagious--You can't help but to jump in with both feet!"

English D. Willis, Vice President
Pediatrician
"As a pediatrician, it is an honor to serve on the Board of an organization, who for years, has worked to serve and meet many of the unmet needs of women and children in the community."

Michele Hunn, Esq., Vice President
Community Volunteer
"As a mother of 3 young children, I know that moms need a lot of help to raise a healthy child and MCC provides such support and resources to many needy moms in the community."

Evelyn Sample-Oates, Secretary
Chief Communications Officer, School District of Philadelphia
"It is not only my pleasure, but my obligation to serve on the Board of Directors for Maternity Care Coalition.  When I was a little child my parents taught me, To Whom Much Is Given, Much Is Required.  I have lived my life by those biblical words.  I was blessed to have two wonderful role models in my parents, who encouraged me to go back, reach back and give back.  Now that I have my own child, I want to make it possible for as many children and mothers to have the same advantages and chances as I have and as my daughter has.  So I will work hard to ensure that children who come through Maternity Care Coalition are given hope and opportunity."

Denise Collins, Treasurer
Senior Vice President, Holy Redeemer Health System

Anita L. Allen

Henry R. Silverman Professor of Law and Professor of Philosophy, University of Pennsylvania

“Access to quality reproductive health services is something every woman needs, deserves and has a right to.”

Michael Andrews
Coordinator, Office of Specialized Services for the School District of Philadelphia
"As an educator and child advocate I am extremely honored to join the MCC family, whose dedication and commitment to offering accessible quality maternity services continues to positively impact and improve women's and children's health throughout our Greater Philadelphia Region."

Janet Bly

President and owner, Signature Gardens, LLC.  Teacher at the Arboretum School of the Barnes Foundation

“MCC is distinguished by an unswerving commitment to improve the lives of families in the Philadelphia area as well as a talented and dedicated staff that takes on tough issues and gets results.  I am pleased to be a part of MCC’s efforts.”

Cathryn Coate
Senior Director, GVA Smith Mack

"I am delighted to serve on the board of MCC – a highly effective and wonderfully managed organization providing critical services, research and advocacy for mothers and young children - the most important, yet least powerful members of our community."

Greg El

Founder, TriZen

"I am overwhelming passionate about the mission of MCC -   I believe that strong families and supportive organizations are essential to strengthening the community.  I believe in what MCC does and understand the importance of the services it provides to the community."

Kirstin Engelman
Active Community Volunteer

"After my twins spent their first four weeks of life in the NICU, I have a greater appreciation for quality pre-natal and post- natal care. By supporting MCC, I hope to ensure that as many women and families as possible in the Philadelphia region get and receive the care that they need."

Sara Lomax-Reese
Host/Producer, HealthQuest Live! Radio Show
"MCC is thoroughly committed to providing services, education and information to women struggling to make the best choices for themselves and their families. In a health care environment that is increasingly fragmented and difficult to navigate, MCC provides a safety net of services that can make the difference between healthy outcomes versus debilitating disease."

Marcos Lopez
Co-Founder and CEO, eXude Benefits Group, Inc.
"I am grateful for the opportunity to support such a knowledgeable, energetic staff in their efforts to invest in society's future.  By fulfilling their mission, MCC empowers new families to define and improve their quality of living."

Jane Mathisen, M.D.

Psychiatrist & Ob/Gyn

"The welfare of women and children has been the theme of my professional life and the work of MCC makes a difference  in the lives of women and children today and for generations to come.  I feel proud to be associated with an organization that is so well run and filled with talented people with the same dedication."

Gail Curtis Morse
Vice President, Mellon
"As a mother of three strong, socially conscious daughters, I know how important it is to educate and empower other young women to improve their lives and the lives of their children.  Sometimes all a woman needs is the tools and the support to access her own inner power and gain control over her future.  MCC does this on a daily basis and I am proud to become a part of this important organization."

Bonnie Shuman

Retired Lawyer for Siemens Medical Solutions Health Services

"It is a privilege to work with Maternity Care Coalition.  The goals of this organization coincide with my personal belief in the importance of strong, healthy, educated mothers and young children.  MCC provides support for mothers and families to reach these goals, and thereby strengthens the families and community"

Leanne Wagner

Vice President of Commercial Differentiation Strategy for Wyeth

"My mother was trained as a pediatric nurse and then she had 4 children of her own.  What better support and guide could I have had when I was pregnant and then caring for my own daughter?  Unfortunately, we haven’t figured out how to provide that sort of education for all of our mothers and we are well behind where we should be on many measures of healthcare quality.  Maternity Care Coalition provides a very pragmatic and effective way to improve the quality of healthcare for mothers and babies in our community.  It is a privilege for me to serve on the board, building on more than 25 years in the pharmaceutical industry and on what I learned from my mother."

Ken Waldman

Executive VP of Delta Children’s Products

"I am committed to making certain that every child has a safe sleep environment. MCC's outreach programs are unparalleled and it is my pleasure to serve on the board."

Felice G. Wiener
Community Volunteer & Chair Early Head Start Board Committee
"Reaching out and connecting with the community, and supporting the programs which accomplish this, is the reason I am happy to serve on the MCC Board."

Charmaine Smith Wright

New mother and Robert Wood Johnson Clincial Scholar

"MCC’s mission is simple and decent-- to improve maternal and child well being. I am honored to join MCC’s outstanding staff in doing this very important work."