Samuel Gentle, MD, Neonatology Lead

Samuel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics (Division of Neonatology) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from UAB, completed his residency at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and completed a fellowship at UAB. His special interests include local and statewide quality improvement initiatives, education/curriculum development, and research related to prematurity.

Martha Wingate, DrPH, Administrative/Public Health Lead

Martha is a Professor and Graduate Program Director in the Department of Health Care Organization and Policy at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Public Health. Her work focuses on preterm birth, fetal and infant mortality, racial and ethnic disparities in birth outcomes, public health systems, and health policies related to pregnancy and infant health. She provides local, statewide, and national technical assistance to the MCH workforce.

Evelyn Coronado-Guillaumet, MPH, Program Director

Evelyn serves as Program Director for ALPQC, where she leads collaborative operations and the implementation of evidence-based quality improvement initiatives. She received her Master of Public Health in Maternal & Child Health Policy & Leadership from UAB. Evelyn has worked at the local, state, national, and international levels developing, implementing, and leading initiatives focused on women’s health throughout the life course. She is a strong advocate for elevating health equity and improving the health and wellbeing of birthing people and infants.