Our Mission

The WEBE Institute supports and informs Black women and their communities through their health journey before, during, and after pregnancy. 

Our work is rooted in fostering authentic relationships, leveraging shared cultural knowledge, and providing evidence-based health information to drive meaningful change. By equipping Black women with the tools to overcome barriers to their health, we ensure they receive and fully benefit from a lifetime of maximized health outcomes.

Meet the Team

With over 20 years of collective experience in medicine, public health, and academics, combined with our lived experience as Black women, we are experts in direct service to Black women and solving the social and health problems that matter most to our community.  We believe that change occurs through intentional connection and collective impact.

  • Dr. Jonisha Brown, MD, MPH, FAAFP

    FOUNDER, Executive Director

  • Dr. Shanika Butts, PhD, MPH, MBA

    Research Director

  • Haley Cooper, MA

    Programs Manager

  • Mariama Abubakri, MPH

    Social Media and Marketing Assistant

  • Dr. Keyona C. Oni, MD, IBCLC, FAAFP

    Novant Health

    WEBE Board Member

  • Dr. Brittany Watson, MD, MPH, BSN

    Wake Forest School of Medicine / Atrium Health

    WEBE Board Member