Icce Cordelia Hanna-Cheruiyot serves as the Executive Director of Happy Mama Healthy Baby Alliance, where she leverages over 30 years of extensive experience in maternal and infant health to drive impactful community initiatives. Under her leadership, the organization has become a beacon of hope for...
Icce Cordelia Hanna-Cheruiyot serves as the Executive Director of Happy Mama Healthy Baby Alliance, where she leverages over 30 years of extensive experience in maternal and infant health to drive impactful community initiatives. Under her leadership, the organization has become a beacon of hope for diverse and underserved populations, focusing on health education, promotion, and advocacy. Icce's expertise as a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) and Certified Lactation Educator (CLE) allows her to develop and implement evidence-based curricula that empower families, doulas, and healthcare providers alike.
At Happy Mama Healthy Baby Alliance, Icce oversees key projects aimed at reducing health disparities in maternal and child health. These initiatives include comprehensive Doula Services, childbirth preparation classes, and breastfeeding support programs, all designed to enhance the physical and mental well-being of pregnant and parenting families, regardless of their financial situation. Her commitment to multiculturalism ensures that the services provided are culturally sensitive and tailored to meet the unique needs of each family.
Icceβs skills in online teaching and remote instruction have been pivotal in adapting educational programs to meet the demands of a changing landscape, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. She is also an accomplished speaker and organizer of conferences, where she shares her insights on maternal-infant mental health and the importance of community-based support systems. Through her leadership, Icce Cordelia Hanna-Cheruiyot continues to inspire and advocate for healthier futures for mothers and their children, making a lasting impact on the communities she serves.