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Miriam Goodfriend
SESSION(S): Improving the Social Determinants of Health
Miriam Goodfriend is a native of Atlanta, Georgia, where she was born and raised. She earned her Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree from Georgia State University, becoming deeply ingrained in the local landscape of Georgia politics.
Miriam’s career journey includes pivotal roles such as Advocacy and Awareness Manager and Advocacy Coordinator at NAMI Georgia. In these positions, she effectively demonstrated her commitment to positive impact in health policy, program management, and relationship building. Currently, as the Policy and Research Coordinator at the Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia, Miriam continues a strong work ethic and a steadfast commitment to equity. She collaborates with communities and individuals with lived experience to drive positive policy changes that benefit the well-being of mothers, babies, and families throughout Georgia.