Tristesse Burton

 Black and Indigenous women are disproportionately affected by high rates of maternal mortality and adverse health outcomes due to systemic inequities, limited access to culturally competent care, and underlying cardiometabolic health disparities. Addressing these disparities through targeted, community-driven research not only improves maternal and perinatal health but also advances health equity, ensures representation in scientific studies, and informs policies and interventions that better serve historically marginalized communities.