Shardae Herriford, M.Sc

Shardae will be working in a shared role as a Community Coordinator and Community Health Worker with the WIN Network Team! Immersed in community health & public service for 20+ years, Shardae has a double Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Human Biology as well as a Master of Science in Chemical Biology. For the past 8+ years, her joy has been caring for mothers and babies. With vast knowledge and experience in the stages of Mother Baby Postpartum Care, Special Care Nursery, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and Pediatrics. She is certified in Global Quality Maternal and Newborn Care from Yale Health as well as a Full Spectrum Doula (including fertility, birth, and postpartum care). In addition to that, she has skills in childbirth education and is a lactation counselor and educator with an emphasis on advocacy and patient rights. She believes in “Wellness For Families, Creating Happy Baby Bonds”. Shardae is passionate and dedicated to creating health equity among vulnerable populations as well as enjoys providing families with pleasant, safe, and heartfelt health and wellness experiences.