Dr. Terri-Ann Bennett is a maternal-fetal medicine specialist and chief of Maternal-Fetal Medicine at Memorial Healthcare System. In that role, she believes one of her duties is to address the persistent disparity in maternal morbidity and mortality in minoritized populations.

“As physicians, we have an obligation to fix a broken system, overcome racism, and build trust with patients from ethnically-diverse backgrounds,” said Dr. Bennett, a native of Jamaica. “That’s why I joined Memorial, because it’s centered on safety, provides resources to address social determinants of health, seeks to overcome health disparities, and delivers equitable healthcare.”

Dr. Bennett says she is excited about the opportunity to impact Black and immigrant families. “I understand their background, culture, and am positioned to change how they may view physicians. I strive to show there’s a real person behind the white coat. I feel like I’m walking with them in faith and exactly where I need to be.”