Cindy McMillan is a dedicated maternal health advocate and Administrative Support Specialist with over a decade of experience in community-based birth work. She has supported the You Quit, Two Quit program since March 2025 and the ACURE4Moms research study since 2021, providing vital administrative coordination and program support. Her contributions help ensure these initiatives operate efficiently, expanding access to tobacco cessation resources and promoting equitable maternal care across North Carolina. In addition to her administrative role, Cindy is a certified community-based doula, doula trainer, breastfeeding peer counselor and childbirth educator. She co-founded Sistas Caring 4 Sistas, Inc. and Black Rose Integrative Group LLC to address systemic inequities in maternal health and uplift doula professionals working to improve birthing outcomes in their communities. Her advocacy is rooted in building relationships, sharing evidence-based education, and promoting safe, respectful, and culturally responsive birth experiences. Cindy is also trained to support families navigating substance use disorders and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and she continues to pursue specialized training to deepen her impact and reach.
