About Us
Advancing perinatal equity and economic stability for families in Central Texas
Equitable Access for Every Family
The Central Texas Perinatal Empowerment Alliance envisions a future where every family has equitable access to resources and opportunities for thriving, healthy lives. By fostering partnerships and leveraging community-driven insights, we aim to dismantle barriers to economic and maternal health equity, thereby creating a foundation for long-term success and well-being. Our initiatives are centered around addressing key social determinants of health (SDOH) to support families in meaningful ways. As a designated Healthy Start project, we focus on:
Childcare
Expanding access to affordable, high-quality childcare services
Bill Pay Assistance
Providing financial relief for essential utilities
Food Insecurity
Ensuring families have access to nutritious food
Mental Health
Offering counseling and mental health resources
Professional Development
Equipping individuals with job training and skill-building opportunities
Committed to Community
We strive to create a collaborative space where diverse voices come together to address systemic challenges, provide meaningful support, and implement solutions that empower our communities.
Equity
We prioritize fairness and inclusivity in all aspects of our work
Collaboration
We recognize that impactful change is achieved through collective effort
Empowerment
We uplift community voices and champion solutions informed by lived experiences
Accountability
We hold ourselves to the highest standards of transparency and effectiveness
Collaboration is at the heart of our work
The Perinatal Empowerment Alliance brings together healthcare providers, community leaders, educators, and advocates who are committed to fostering equitable opportunities for families. We focus on creating sustainable solutions to improve maternal and infant health outcomes while addressing the social and economic factors that impact family well-being. Our partnering organizations include:
About Chanelle Hubbard
Born and raised in Austin, TX, and a mother of two boys, Chanelle understands the unique challenges and joys of motherhood, which also fuels her passion for supporting Black mothers in her community.
Over the past years, she has made significant contributions to BMATX as an Administrative Assistant, and is honored to showcase her commitment and expertise. As the Lead Coordinator for the Perinatal Empowerment Alliance, Chanelle is deeply committed to serving the Central Texas community by building partnerships, uplifting community voices, and driving collaborative solutions that advance maternal health equity.
About Healthy Start
The Healthy Start initiative is a federally funded program that addresses the significant disparities in maternal and infant health across the United States. By focusing on community-based solutions, Healthy Start projects provide comprehensive support services to families, including prenatal care, postpartum support, and education on parenting and health.
About Black Mamas ATX
Black Mamas ATX’s mission is to ensure that Black women survive and thrive before, during and after childbirth. We envision a world without maternal health disparities. Our goal is to reduce and eliminate the alarming maternal mortality and morbidity rates among Black mothers in Central Texas.
Join Us in Shaping the Future
The CTXPEA collaborative model advances community-rooted care and helps lay a stronger foundation for long-term family stability.