In 2025, the Virginia Neonatal Perinatal Collaborative (VNPC) continued to advance maternal and infant health across the Commonwealth through strong leadership, meaningful partnerships, and dedicated, collaborative teamwork. From sustainable quality improvement initiatives to expanded data systems, national engagement, and growing community outreach, this year’s accomplishments reflect the collective efforts of staff across all four VNPC teams.
Below, we’re proud to highlight the contributions of each team and team member whose work shaped a year of growth and impact.
Quality Improvement (QI) Team
Angie
In 2025, Angie helped strengthen the foundation of VNPC’s quality improvement work by developing a standardized process for planning and implementing QI projects, supporting consistency and long-term sustainability across VNPC initiatives.
Angie helped guide multiple projects through key phases of growth and transition, including moving S.M.I.L.E. into sustainability, holding EBDC-SUD project meetings and learning sessions, and laying the groundwork for the Late Preterm Infant project through state-wide surveys and learning sessions. Through this work, Angie helped support hospital engagement in VNPC initiatives, strengthened provider education and screening practices, and improved collaboration among facilities interested in improving maternal and infant outcomes.
Data Team
Evan and Reagan
In 2025, Evan and Reagan supported VNPC’s mission by improving data transparency and infrastructure, and facilitating statewide learning. Together, they released 10 data reports, including three reports highlighting progress and outcomes from VNPC’s quality improvement facilities.
They also created the framework to relaunch the Virginia Fetal Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) Team, laying the groundwork for renewed statewide review of fetal and infant mortality events and prevention efforts. In collaboration with partners across Virginia, Evan and Reagan helped develop the structure for a statewide Severe Maternal Morbidity (SMM) Review, supporting deeper understanding of maternal health outcomes and system-level improvement.
Throughout the year, they shared VNPC data findings through state and national conferences and webinars, helping elevate Virginia’s work and contribute to broader conversations around maternal and infant health.
Communications Team
Sabrina
In 2025, Sabrina strengthened VNPC’s digital presence and storytelling while bringing clinical expertise into communications work. Across all social media platforms, VNPC saw nearly 23% growth in followers, an 82% increase in posting, and a 26.2% increase in post reactions and likes.
She successfully launched Fast Fact Fridays, creating a consistent, accessible way to share evidence-based information with providers, families, and community partners. In addition to these communications achievements, Sabrina earned her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and obtained her RN license, integrating her experience as a neonatal intensive care unit nurse into VNPC’s educational and outreach efforts.
Terrance
Terrance led several major initiatives in 2025 that expanded VNPC’s visibility and organizational capacity. He helped launch VNPC’s first original podcast, Bear Hug Conversations, in April, creating a new platform to share clinical expertise and community perspectives through real conversations with a focus on urgent maternal health warning signs. He also supported the publication of a news article for Safe Birth VA, amplifying a crucial piece of state legislation in the effort to reduce maternal mortality.
Internally and externally, Terrance launched Brandfolder in January, improving access to brand assets for both staff and community partners. He presented on Communicating Your Organization’s Success at a national summit for Perinatal Quality Collaboratives (PQCs), sharing VNPC’s strategies and lessons learned.
Terrance also helped increase Summit attendance by 106%, secured local news coverage, and successfully launched the data-driven “Did You Know?” reels series, strengthening how VNPC shares data and impact through visuals and storytelling.
Executive and Administrative Team
Jackie
In 2025, Jackie focused on strengthening operations and supporting team efficiency. She streamlined processes for the 9th Annual Summit, contributing to a smoother planning experience and successful execution of one of VNPC’s best events yet. Jackie also updated the Advisory Committee Charters, ensuring clarity and alignment with VNPC’s evolving goals.
This year marked a learning and growth period, during which Jackie implemented changes to office processes, supported efficiency in time management for executive leadership, relieving leadership of several administrative tasks— helping balance workloads and improve day-to-day operations.
Shannon
Shannon’s leadership extended both within Virginia and nationally in 2025. She was selected to chair and launch the PILLAR affinity group (Perinatal Infrastructure, Logistics, Leadership, and Resource Advancement) for the National Network of Perinatal Quality Collaboratives (NNPQC). She was also chosen to serve on the NNPQC Executive Committee, representing VNPC at a national level.
Shannon was invited to present at AMCHP on behalf of Virginia’s Evidence-Based Dyad Care work and began her PhD program in Health Systems and Policy at George Mason University, further strengthening her leadership and policy expertise in maternal and infant health.
Tiffany
In 2025, Tiffany played a central leadership role in keeping VNPC’s work moving forward strategically and on schedule. In addition to leading the launch the Bear Hug Conversations podcast and presenting VNPC’s work at national conferences, she was instrumental in managing VNPC’s major initiatives and events, including helping to more than double Summit attendance.
Behind the scenes, Tiffany provided critical leadership by coordinating grant activities, tracking deliverables, and ensuring projects stayed on track and aligned with funder expectations. She supported cross-team communication, helped keep priorities organized, and contributed to strengthening internal processes as VNPC continued to grow as an organization. Her steady leadership helped ensure that VNPC not only expanded its reach in 2025, but did so sustainably and efficiently.
The achievements of 2025 reflect the passion, creativity, and collaboration of the entire VNPC team. Each contribution played a vital role in our work to help improve maternal and infant health outcomes across Virginia. As we look ahead towards 2026, we are grateful for this momentum and excited to continue building on the strong foundation laid this year.