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Boston Ujima Project Inc. is excited to welcome The BirthingHeirs Project to the Ujima Good Business Alliance (UGBA). Founded by Joyce Clark, the Birthing Heirs Project is dedicated to supporting Black and Brown families in Boston through doula services, lactation education, and community-driven health initiatives. Joyce’s vision centers on ensuring families and children are treated with respect and dignity, empowering them to reach their fullest potential.
Joyce Clark is a lifelong Boston resident and a passionate advocate for health equity. As a doula since 1998, she was inspired by her own birthing experiences and trained at the Cambridge Birth Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She is also a lactation educator with Vital Village, combining her expertise to provide holistic support for families. Beyond her work with the Birthing Heirs Project, Joyce has been deeply involved in health advocacy. She served as the Health Chair for the Boston NAACP, implementing programs to address Alzheimer’s awareness, caregiver self-care, and mental health destigmatization. Her initiatives, such as the "Destigmatizing Mental Health" campaign, brought personal stories and portraits to Boston Public Libraries, fostering community conversations around mental health.
Joyce’s contributions to Ujima extend beyond her role as a founder. She is a member of Ujima’s Standards Committee, where she champions health equity, and serves as the host of Ujima’s podcast, using her platform to amplify community voices. With a steadfast commitment to uplifting Boston’s communities, Joyce brings her wealth of experience and passion to the UGBA, fostering collaboration and co-creation among members.
Join us in welcoming the Birthing Heirs Project to the UGBA!