Lauren Nacke, MSW, LCSW, is deeply committed to the St. Louis community, where she has built her life and successful social work career. As chair of Abortion Action Missouri, she champions reproductive rights in the state. With a decade of experience as a perinatal social worker, Lauren is passionate about increasing access to healthcare and mental health services for pregnant and parenting individuals. She championed the creation of hospital policies within large healthcare systems that combat racial and insurance payor disparities, working towards a more just healthcare landscape. Lauren believes strongly in the power of research to address maternal health disparities and inform policy decisions that create lasting and equitable change. Lauren Nacke Program: PhD in Public Health Sciences Student Preferred Pronouns: she/her Email: l.nacke@wustl.edu Areas of Focus: Maternal Health Disparities Reproductive Health and Justice