Our Team
Abide Women's Health Services is operated by women of color, for women of color. This life-saving team is a perfect blend of practicality, vision, empathy, and passion for care and change in maternal healthcare.

Cessilye R. Smith
Founder & CEO

Paige Jackson
Vice President of Clinical Services

Lenita Dunlap
Vice President of Operations

Chrystal Bernard
CPA | Vice President of Finance

Gabriella Federico
Marketing Director

Melissa Moreira
Executive Coordinator

Phoebe Purvey
Clinic Flow Manager

Krystle Thomas
Client Resource Specialist

Miriam Cruz
Office Administrator

Tiffany Washington
Donor Relations Specialist

Althea C. Hurd
B.A., Dip CBed | Childbirth Educator

Kennasha Jones
LM | Midwife

LaQuita Brazile
LM, CPM | Midwife

Kelli Bankes
LM | Auxiliary Midwife