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Stacey D Stewart      

Transformational Public Health Executive, Growth Leader, Corporate Board Director, Speaker, Global Health Advocate

Stacey D. Stewart is President and CEO of March of Dimes. In this role, Stewart heads the organization leading the fight for the health of all moms and babies. She is responsible for all aspects of the organization's strategy, vision and operations.

Stewart went to March of Dimes from United Way Worldwide, where she held several positions, most recently serving as U.S. President of United Way, the nation's largest nonprofit organization. There she provided strategic direction for more than 1,000 local United Ways. Stewart was also responsible for United Way's national efforts in education, financial stability and health as well as guiding efforts to enhance the brand and grow revenue. Stewart spearheaded the transformation of United Way from a pass-through fundraiser to a leading organization for local community impact. Prior to becoming U.S. President, Stewart served as Executive Vice President, Community Impact Leadership and Learning. In this role, Stewart developed global partnerships to advance community impact in more than 40 countries.

A business veteran, Stewart has also held a number of senior roles, including Chief Diversity Officer and Senior Vice President for the Office of Community and Charitable Giving at Fannie Mae, as well as President and Chief Executive Officer for the Fannie Mae Foundation. Additionally, Stewart has an extensive background in finance and investment banking, having served as Vice President for Pryor, McClendon, Counts & Co., and as a senior associate for Merrill Lynch, specializing in financings for state and local governments.

Stewart has a master's of business administration in finance from the University of Michigan and a bachelor of arts in economics from Georgetown University. She also holds honorary degrees from Trinity University, Morgan State University, Texas Southern University, Lincoln University and Alabama A&M University. She currently serves on several boards nationally and in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

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March of Dimes leader discusses combating vaccine hesitancy amongst pregnant women
On Thursday’s edition of “Closer Look” Stacey D. Stewart, the president and CEO of March of Dimes, talked with program host Rose Scott about the work her organization is doing to combat vaccination hesitancy amongst pregnant women and women who are lactating. “Not only is the vaccine safe, but it’s actually very effective in terms of protecting the mom and the baby,” explained Stewart. During the conversation, Stewart further discussed the importance of pregnant women getting the COVID-19 vaccine and the overall safeness of COVID vaccines.
March of Dimes Announces Partnership With WNBA's New York Liberty
"The leadership and players at the Liberty are incredible role models and like us, deeply concerned about the improving health outcomes for moms and babies in their community, as well as the country," said Stacey D. Stewart, President and CEO of March of Dimes. "Through this partnership, we believe that we can amplify our voice, expand our support and make real change toward changing the course of the maternal and infant health crisis."

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