About Us
The Healthy Futures Foundation is dedicated to advancing maternal and child health across the Southeastern United States and beyond. We partner with local, state, regional, national, and global leaders, academic institutions, and other nonprofit organizations to share expertise and lessons learned, and strengthen collective capacity. We strive to create a unified voice through collaborative innovation and programs supporting the maternal and child health workforce.
Core Values
People First - Respect & Dignity
We honor the humanity and lived experience of all people, working with communities rather than for them. We share power, listen deeply, and design collaboratively to ensure that everyone feels respected, valued, and included.
Integrity & Transparency
We act with honesty in our communication, are accountable for our commitments, and share openly about how we work, what we learn, and what we don’t know.
Mission-Driven Excellence in Maternal & Child Health
We are dedicated to advancing maternal and child health with rigor, creativity, and meaningful impact—approaching our work with curiosity, humility, and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
Sustainability & Stewardship
We steward resources—people, relationships, finances, environment—wisely and intentionally so that our impact endures.
Our Team
Cynthia H. Cassell, PhD, MA
President and Founder
Megan C. Barry, PhD, MSPH
Director of Research, Evaluation and Impact
Our leadership team brings together experts dedicated to advancing maternal and child health. We leverage collective expertise to build a more connected and resilient maternal and child health landscape across the Southeast, nationally and globally.
Board of Directors
Yvonne Bronner, ScD, MS
Cynthia H. Cassell, PhD, MA
Rotimi Kukoyi, BSPH
Lou Marino, PhD
Bob Park, MBA
Catherine Vladutiu, PhD, MPH
Advisory Council
Dorothy Cilenti, DrPH, MSW, MPH
Meagan Maynor, DrPH, MPH
For more information on how you can get involved or join our team please fill out our interest form.
Arden Handler, DrPH
Anne Odusanya, DrPH, MPH
Kandyce Hylick, PhD, MPH
Denise Pecha, MSW
Tomeka (James) Isaac, MBA
Pratima Raghunathan, PhD, MPH
Alison Jacobson, BA
Carrie Shapiro-Mendoza, PhD, MPH
Our Partners
We collaborate with regional leaders to advance maternal and child health across the Southeast, fostering innovation through shared expertise.