About ACNM

Michelle Munroe

Chief Executive Officer

Amy Kohl

Director, Advocacy & Government Affairs

Amy M. Kohl is ACNM’s Director of Advocacy and Government Affairs. In this capacity, Amy is responsible for leading the development and implementation of ACNM’s federal and state policy agenda in alignment with ACNM’s strategic plan. A core focus of her work is identifying and maximizing opportunities for integration of midwives and midwifery-led care models throughout the care continuum. Prior to joining the ACNM, Amy spent over a decade with the Health Industry Distributors Association (HIDA) lobbying for policy issues impacting our nation’s medical products supply chain and distribution channels. Prior to joining HIDA, Amy worked for a state government relations consulting firm and also spent time working for a national political campaign committee.

With 20 years of experience in national health policy and state affairs, Amy also has a personal connection to ACNM’s mission, as midwives in Washington, D.C. attended the births of both of her children. A native of the Northern Neck of Virginia, Amy holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government and Politics from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia.

Katie Page, CNM, MSN, FACNM

Director, Professional Practice and Policy

Michelle Palmer Phd, CNM, CNE, FACNM

Assistant, Professional Practice and Policy

Michelle serves as the Assistant Director. She supports ACNM members by providing clinical expertise, develops practice resources with ACNM’s committees, responds to practice inquiries, and assists with educational and professional practice initiatives that promote excellence in midwifery care.

Stormee Bailey, MPH

Director, Education

Stormee received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology & Sociology and Public Health and graduated in 2020 from Emory University with a Master of Public Health degree focusing on behavioral, social, and health education sciences. Stormee is passionate about maternal and child health and healthcare accessibility for low-income and minority individuals. In her previous roles, she has worked on projects focusing on decreasing maternal mortality among black women in Georgia and vaccine equity for minority populations both domestically and internationally.

Stormee is a new mom and enjoys spending time with her family and reading whenever she has the chance.

Melissa Avery, PhD, CNM, FACNM, FAAN

Editor-in-Chief

Directs the content, focus, strategic development and operations of JMWH, the official journal of ACNM.

Heather Bradford. PhD, CNM, FACNM
Kirkland, WA

Deputy Editor

Makes acceptance and rejection decisions for manuscripts and works with authors throughout the revision process. Solicits manuscripts, writes editorials, and reviews Share with Women patient education handouts.