In today’s episode, Jeiri is joined by Shayla Collins and Maureen Johnson. Shayla Collins is a staff member at former trainee and a wife and mother of two. Maureen Johnson is a former program specialist at AUCD and provides technical support to university based interdisciplinary training and research programs. 

Furthermore, Maureen works on leadership and professional development activities for early career professionals, family advocates, and self advocates through the Emerging Leaders community. She was also selected as an Emerging Leader of Color Fellow at the National Academy of State Health Policy in April of 2022. 

Shayla kicks off the episode by sharing her journey at AUCD, and Maureen shares her vision for the emerging leader spot. Maureen also shares her experience in the emerging leader space and what she hopes to leave behind as part of her legacy as Shayla shares why her passion as an emerging leader is what she hopes to leave behind. Jeiri, Shayla, and Maureen have a conversation about both their individual advocacy style, their leadership journey, as well as opportunities for leadership development within AUCD.


This podcast episode is provided in partial fulfillment of tasks outlined in a cooperative agreement (#UA5MC11068) between AUCD and the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB). The contents do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of MCHB, the Health Resources Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, or the U.S. Government. 

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