At 18, Nathalie de Roy van Zuidewijn is one of CHEER International Group’s youngest volunteers. From the Netherlands and a recent VWO graduate, she spent three months with CHEERing, bringing compassion, energy, and dedication before completing her placement in Ap

Maria Sliwinski doesn’t just talk about quality improvement; she builds systems that make it possible. As the OB/Perinatal Quality Coordinator at Mercy Health Youngstown, Maria supports both SEB (St. Elizabeth Boardman) and SJW (St

CHEER is proud to recognize the WVU Princeton Community Hospital (PCH) team at PCH Women’s Center as our CHAMPion of the Week for their commitment to advancing breastfeeding support and delivering patient-centered care. Serving approximately 1,000 familie

Meet Dr. Sara Nikolova, a passionate advocate for health equity, whose work with the CHEER International Group (CHEERing) expanded essential care to vulnerable communities. Sara uses her medical background and public health interests to break down social barriers a

Building stronger, healthier communities starts with dedicated advocates like Arlanda Brantley. As a community partner with Waterbury Bridge to Success, Arlanda is deeply committed to advancing Black maternal health in the Waterbury, Connecticu

Strong partnerships are at the heart of healthier communities, and Yarixa Lopez is leading the way. As the Community and Stakeholder Engagement Manager at UConn Health Waterbury Hospital and Secretary of the Waterbury Board of Education, Yarixa is a dedicated advocate for health equity and community

From building confidence in new mothers to empowering care teams through education, Tien Dao, MSN, RN, RNC-OB, C-EFM, CBC, is making a meaningful impact at Waterbury Hospital’s Family Birthing Center, CT. As a Nursing Profes

We’re celebrating two CHAMPions this week, Highland Community Hospital and Read More

CHEER is proud to recognize Santa Barbara County WIC as our CHAMPion of the Week for its outstanding leadership and impact in advancing breastfeeding equity on California’s Central Coast. Serving approximately 19,020 participants each month, Santa Barbara County WIC primarily supports Latina famil

Since joining the CHEER International Group (CHEERing), Willow Appleby, MA, LLB, has been a powerful advocate for human rights, dignity, and justice for women and girls affected by displacement. Originally from the United Kingdom, Willow holds both a law degree and