Alysia Joy Powell is a Licensed Nurse, Full-Spectrum Doula, Childbirth Educator, and Maternal Health Strategist working at the intersection of care, advocacy, and emerging technology.
With more than two decades of experience supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care, Alysia brings a deeply human perspective to conversations about maternal health systems, equity, and innovation.
Her work now focuses on helping healthcare leaders explore how artificial intelligence and digital tools can be implemented responsibly to improve maternal health outcomes—particularly for communities that have historically been underserved.
Through her work with Soul Fed Maternal Media, Alysia develops advocacy tools, educational resources, and technology-informed frameworks designed to support safer, more equitable maternal care.
She is the creator of the Blueprint Advocacy App, a digital tool designed to help mothers track symptoms, organize concerns, and strengthen communication with their care teams.
Alysia speaks nationally about maternal health advocacy, equitable healthcare innovation, and the role of emerging technologies in shaping the future of maternal care.
Her work centers on three guiding principles:
Preparation. Protection. Power.
n addition to her work in healthcare and maternal advocacy, Alysia is also an accomplished storyteller and educator who has appeared in film and television, bringing a unique perspective on communication, narrative, and human connection to her work.

AI in maternal health
Equitable healthcare technology
Advocacy in maternal health
Human-centered innovation
She also creates workshop and trainings .
Workshops & Training Packages
In addition to keynote presentations, Alysia Joy Powell offers custom workshops and training sessions designed for healthcare organizations, maternal health programs, public health teams, and innovation leaders. These sessions provide practical tools and strategic guidance for improving maternal health outcomes through advocacy, equity, and responsible AI implementation.
1. Keynote + Interactive Discussion
Duration: 60–90 minutes
This session introduces audiences to the intersection of maternal health, advocacy, and emerging technology. It is designed to spark conversation and provide insight into how organizations can begin thinking about AI readiness and human-centered innovation.
Participants will explore:
• Current challenges in maternal health systems
• The role of advocacy in improving maternal outcomes
• Opportunities and risks associated with AI in healthcare
• Practical steps organizations can take to begin preparing for responsible technology adoption
This format is ideal for:
• Conferences
• Healthcare leadership events
• Maternal health organizations
• Professional associations
2. Half-Day Workshop: Maternal AI Readiness & Advocacy
Duration: 3–4 hours
This interactive workshop helps organizations evaluate their current systems and explore how advocacy and technology can work together to improve maternal care.
Participants will:
• Complete the AI Maternal Health Readiness Assessment
• Identify gaps in communication, data, and advocacy systems
• Explore real-world examples of responsible AI integration
• Develop initial ideas for improving maternal health workflows
Ideal for:
• Hospital teams
• Public health departments
• Maternal health programs
• Healthcare innovation teams
3. Full-Day Strategy Workshop: Human-Centered AI for Maternal Health
Duration: Full Day (6–7 hours)
This intensive workshop is designed for organizations that want to move beyond conversation and begin building a practical strategy for maternal health innovation.
During this session, teams will:
• Examine their current maternal health systems and challenges
• Explore how advocacy-centered technology can support patient voice
• Discuss ethical considerations and equity safeguards for AI implementation
• Begin outlining a roadmap for integrating AI into maternal care environments
Participants leave with:
• A clearer understanding of AI readiness
• Practical strategy insights
• Tools to support advocacy-centered maternal care
Ideal for:
• Healthcare systems
• Maternal health initiatives
• Innovation labs
• Public health leadership teams
Custom Training Available
Organizations can also request custom workshops or training sessions tailored to their specific needs, audience, and goals. These sessions may focus on advocacy, maternal health equity, healthcare innovation, or responsible AI implementation.
“Workshops can be delivered in-person or virtually depending on the needs of the organization.”
Interested in bringing a workshop or training to your organization?
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