Norah Mucheke, MSN, RNC-OB, CNML, is the founder and president of Mama Care Africa (MCA). As a certified registered nurse specializing in obstetrics in California, she holds a master’s degree in nursing with a focus on healthcare administration from the University of Phoenix. Norah has held various nursing leadership roles across California's hospitals, where she has successfully managed departments dedicated to maternal and child health. Her experience in healthcare has instilled in her a deep appreciation for the importance of accessibility and quality in essential services, values she now applies to MCA. As an advocate for maternal health equity, Norah is a fellow at Charles Drew University in Los Angeles, part of California's Black Maternal Health Center of Excellence, where she actively works within the community to address and reduce the disparities in maternal mortality rates between African American women and their white counterparts. As a committed member of the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN), she passionately advocates for safe maternal and child care on both local and global scales. Moved by the miracle of birth and inspired by the resilience of women, Norah’s true passion lies in supporting women who face challenges in accessing quality healthcare. Through MCA, she is dedicated to fostering innovation and collaboration to create initiatives that promote safe and joyful childbirth experiences for underprivileged women in Africa.