Webinar Description
A powerful session exploring how culturally relevant, community-created books and tools can reshape the way we support pregnancy, parenting, and public health. Drawing on decades of experience working alongside families often left out of traditional health systems and media—both in the U.S. and around the world—Lisa Bernstein shares why standard health materials often miss the mark, and what accessible, trustworthy communication truly looks like.
This conversation goes beyond information-sharing. Lisa highlights how meaningful health literacy can build trust, promote dignity, and create space for civic engagement. From prenatal care to broader systems of support, this session connects the dots between communication, equity, and stronger, more informed communities.
Speaker Info
Lisa Bernstein is the founder of Simply Put, a nonprofit publishing and media organization that creates books and tools with and for historically marginalized communities. As the founding director of The What to Expect Foundation, she helped pioneer programs like “Baby Basics”, to support pregnancy and parenting anchored by accessible, culturally resonant materials. Lisa has advised the U.S. State Department on international public health communication. She has led the creation of books and programs in 15 languages and across 3 continents. She continues to focus on health literacy, community engagement, and the power of story to advance equity and democratic participation.
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