About Us

Get to know the African American Babies Coalition & Projects.


The Wilder African American Babies Coalition and Projects provides training, education, events and resource distribution focused on building the capacity of health systems in Minnesota to provide culturally sensitive and high quality maternal and infant care to Black and Brown families. We work with nonprofit and civic leaders, researchers, childcare providers, parents and grandparents, and public health professionals from across the Twin Cities who are committed to promoting the healthy development of African American babies.

Our Mission:


AABC & Projects is working to create an equitable health care system that has the capacity to provide culturally responsive care. AABC’s vision is that African American families and other BIPOC communities claim their cultural heritage so their babies thrive, excel, and lead us into the future.

Meet Our Staff!


Sameerah Bilal-Roby

Director

Kas'Quri Wren

Program Manager

Sheilla Matanhire

Administrative Coordinator Assistant to Director

Theresa Lloyd

Program Associate
Training and Education Immersion

Angela Moore Smith

Senior Program Associate Public Affairs and Outreach

Donyella Smith

Senior Program Associate Disparities and Family Lead

Nayher Futsum

Program Associate
Research and Project Impact

Celebrating Our Partnerships

We are thrilled to collaborate with the following organizations, who make our work possible.

  • Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
    451 Lexington Parkway North
    Saint Paul, MN 55104
  • 651-280-2424
    aabcprojects@wilder.org

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