2024 Events

Past Events

CHAMPIONS FOR CHANGE SUMMIT
November 3-5, 2023 - Orlando, Florida
National Accreta Foundation is a proud member of the executive council of MoMMA’s Voices. Co-founder Alisha Berry represented NAF at the event.

ACCRETA AWARENESS 5K
October 14-22, 2023 - Virtual Event
The Accreta Awareness virtual 5K is a week-long awareness event with family, friends and accreta advocates to run or walk for accreta awareness.

PAN-AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR THE PLACENTA ACCRETA SPECTRUM (PAS2) ANNUAL MEETING
October 7-8, 2023 - Palo Alto, California and Virtual
PAS2 is an independent society made up of obstetricians, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, gynecologic oncologists, anesthesiologists, and more, all of whom share a united mission to reduce the morbidity and mortality of Placenta Accreta Spectrum.
NAF arranged a patient speaker in the community to present their patient story at the event and NAF co-founder Kristen Terlizzi was part of a panel discussion titled “Ethics in PAS Decision-Making.” NAF co-founder Alisha Berry and NAF Board Member Brianna Evans also attended and participated in the conference.

AMERICAN COLLEGE OF OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNECOLOGISTS (ACOG)
Sep 28-30, 2023
2023 Districts VIII & IX Annual District Meeting: At the Intersection of Science and Advocacy
NAF co-founder Kristen Terlizzi presented with Dr. Brett Einerson, Director of the Utah Placenta Accreta Program, in the following sessions:

• Placenta Accreta Spectrum: The Psychological Toll on Patients, Families, and Providers

• The Lived Experience of PAS from Diagnosis, to Recovery, to Advocacy

• Action: Creating a Program to Support Patients and Families Who Experience a Traumatic Birth Experience

INSTITUTE FOR HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT (IHI) in partnership with AMERICAN COLLEGE OF OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNECOLOGISTS (ACOG)
May 2023
Kristen Terlizzi represented National Accreta Foundation at the IHI/AIM Safe Reduction of Primary Cesarean Birth Expert Meeting to build a reliable, evidence-based change package to complement the AIM Safe Reduction of Primary Cesarean Birth Patient Safety Bundle.

GUEST LECTURE: STANFORD UNIVERSITY MEDICAL SCHOOL
March 27, 2023 & April 19, 2023 - Palo Alto, California
Kristen Terlizzi returned as a popular guest lecturer for OBGYN216: Current Issues in Reproductive Health and OBGYN 282: Pregnancy, Birth, and Infancy

SOCIETY FOR MATERNAL-FETAL MEDICINE ANNUAL PREGNANCY MEETING
February 8, 2023 - San Francisco, California
Kristen Terlizzi and Brianna Evans represented PAS patients and families at the following sessions: Placenta Accreta Spectrum (PAS) - Modern Management Strategies & Placenta Accreta Scientific Forum

ACCRETA AWARENESS 5K
October 15-23, 2022 - Virtual Event
The Accreta Awareness virtual 5K is a week-long awareness event with family, friends and accreta advocates to run or walk for accreta awareness.

PAN-AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR THE PLACENTA ACCRETA SPECTRUM (PAS2)
October 8-9, 2022 - Salt Lake City, Utah and Virtual Meeting
National Accreta Foundation attended PAS2’s annual meeting as both a member of the association as well as a sponsor of the event. NAF co-founder Kristen Terlizzi and NAF Board member Brianna Evans spoke at the keynote on the lived experience of placenta accreta spectrum and contributed to a group panel discussion.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN PERIANESTHESIA NURSING ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE
October 1, 2022 - Loveland, Colorado
Kate McMeekin shared her placenta accreta story.

SOCIETY FOR MATERNAL-FETAL MEDICINE ANNUAL PREGNANCY MEETING
January 31, 2022 - Virtual Event
Placenta Accreta Scientific Forum

GUEST LECTURE: STANFORD UNIVERSITY MEDICAL SCHOOL
January 24, 2022 - Palo Alto, California
Kristen Terlizzi returned as a popular guest lecturer at Stanford University Medical School for OBGYN216: Current Issues in Reproductive Health.

ACCRETA AWARENESS 5K
October 16-24, 2021 - Virtual Event
The Accreta Awareness virtual 5K is a week-long awareness event with family, friends and accreta advocates to run or walk for accreta awareness.

CHAMPIONS FOR CHANGE SUMMIT
October 1-3, 2021 - Houston, Texas and Virtual Event
The Champions for Change Summit is dedicated to empowering our community with the education, training, and resources needed to make necessary changes in maternal health. National Accreta Foundation is a proud member of the executive council of MoMMA’s Voices - a national coalition of patient organizations and individuals with lived experiences or those who represent them, using their voice to reduce maternal complications in pregnancy and the postpartum period.

PAN-AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR THE PLACENTA ACCRETA SPECTRUM (PAS2)
September 24-25, 2021 - Virtual Meeting
As a member of PAS2, National Accreta Foundation attended PAS2’s annual meeting. PAS2 is an independent society made up of obstetricians, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, gynecologic oncologists, anesthesiologists, and more, all of whom share a united mission to reduce the morbidity and mortality of Placenta Accreta Spectrum.

SOCIETY FOR PEDIATRIC PATHOLOGY: 2021 PERINATAL PATHOLOGY COURSE
April 10, 2021 - Virtual Event
Alexis Carena presented her placenta accreta patient story with an emphasis on her patient experience and the lifesaving impact of patient safety protocols.

GUEST LECTURE: STANFORD UNIVERSITY MEDICAL SCHOOL
March 1, 2021 - Palo Alto, California
Kristen Terlizzi returned as a popular guest lecturer at Stanford University Medical School for OBGYN216: Current Issues in Reproductive Health.

SOCIETY FOR MATERNAL-FETAL MEDICINE ANNUAL PREGNANCY MEETING
January 25, 2021 - Virtual Event
Placenta Accreta Scientific Forum

ILPQC 8th ANNUAL CONFERENCE
October 29, 2020 - Kristen Terlizzi presented “Listening to Patients: The Importance of Integrating Patient Perspectives for Optimal Quality Improvement”as part of the Illinois statewide perinatal leadership event. Kristen also participated in a breakout session about engaging healthcare providers in efforts to promote appropriate use of cesareans.

ACCRETA AWARENESS 5K
October 17-25, 2020 - Virtual Event
The Accreta Awareness virtual 5K was a week-long awareness event with family, friends and accreta advocates to run or walk for accreta awareness.

CHAMPIONS FOR CHANGE SUMMIT
October 2-3, 2020 - Virtual Event
National Accreta Foundation is a proud member of the executive council of MoMMA’s Voices

MOM CONGRESS
May 16, 2020 - Virtual Event
Mom Congress™ is the U.S. mother’s rights movement addressing the most pressing policy issues of motherhood including what we call the “motherload.” National Accreta Foundation is proud to be a member of the Mom Congress Planning Coalition and a supporting partner of the event.

PAN-AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR THE PLACENTA ACCRETA SPECTRUM (PAS2)
September 17-19, 2020 - Virtual Event
As a member of PAS2, National Accreta Foundation will attend PAS2’s annual meeting. PAS2 is an independent society made up of obstetricians, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, gynecologic oncologists, anesthesiologists, and more, all of whom share a united mission to reduce the morbidity and mortality of Placenta Accreta Spectrum.

MARCH FOR MOMS
May 4, 2020 - Virtual Event
Alexis Carena spoke about the importance of blood donations for mothers. March For Moms aligns the diverse voices of families, healthcare providers, policymakers, and partners to advocate for mother’s and families’ health, well-being and equal access to care. National Accreta Foundation is proud to be a supporting partner of the event.

GUEST LECTURE: STANFORD UNIVERSITY MEDICAL SCHOOL
March 2, 2020 - Palo Alto, California
Kristen Terlizzi guest lectured at Stanford University Medical School for OBGYN216: Current Issues in Reproductive Health

SOCIETY FOR MATERNAL-FETAL MEDICINE ANNUAL PREGNANCY MEETING
Placenta Accreta Scientific Forum
February 5, 2020 - Dallas, Texas
Kristen Terlizzi presented “The Lived Experience of Placenta Accreta Spectrum (PAS)" 

AWHONN’S POST-BIRTH WARNING SIGNS STAKEHOLDER MEETING
November 21, 2019 - Washington D.C.
Alisha Berry attended and participated in a stakeholder discussion

CHAMPIONS FOR CHANGE SUMMIT
October 18 - 20, 2019 - Houston, Texas
National Accreta Foundation is a proud member of the executive council of MoMMA’s Voices

KEYNOTE: CONNECT19 - Advance Health Care Experiences Through Meaningful Connections
Hosted by World Congress
September 23, 2019 - Boston, Massachusetts
Kristen Terlizzi presented the opening keynote: “Power of Patient Storytelling: How Patients and Care Teams can Partner to Improve Outcomes”

MARCH FOR MOMS
May 11, 2019 - Washington, D.C.
National Accreta Foundation was a proud supporter and was in attendance. Kristen Terlizzi took the stage as part of the Survivor’s Call to Action that closed the event. Alexis Carena hosted a Heroes for Moms blood drive during the event.

AWHONN VIRGINIA SECTION CONFERENCE
March 17, 2019 - Charlottesville, Virginia
Alexis Carena presented “A Patient’s Story: Surviving Placenta Accreta”

INOVA IGNITE
January 16, 2019 - Falls Church, Virginia
Alexis Carena presented “Surviving My Son’s Birth”

GEORGIA PERINATAL QUALITY COLLABORATIVE WEBINAR
January 8, 2019 - Virtual Event
Alexis Carena presented “Surviving My Son’s Birth with Patient, Family and Staff Support”

DIGNITY HEALTH PERINATAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT
November 12, 2018 - San Diego, California
Kristen Terlizzi presented "Utilizing the Patient Voice to Improve Quality, Safety and Experience"

THE MID-COASTAL CALIFORNIA PERINATAL OUTREACH PROGRAM: FALL 2018
November 9, 2018 - Santa Cruz, California
Alisha Keller Berry presented “Placental Invasion: The Importance of the Patient/Nurse Relationship”

CHAMPIONS FOR CHANGE SUMMIT
October 12 - 14, 2018 - Lombard, Illinois
Event hosted by Preeclampsia Foundation, Every Mother Counts, National Accreta Foundation & Amniotic Fluid Embolism Foundation

DIGNITY HEALTH PATIENT EXPERIENCE SUMMIT
September 13-14, 2018 - Las Vegas, Nevada
Kristen Terlizzi presented "The Patient Experience of High Risk Obstetrics"

THE MID-COASTAL CALIFORNIA PERINATAL OUTREACH PROGRAM: SPRING 2018 HIGH RISK OBSTETRICS
June 14, 2018 - Menlo Park, California
Kristen Terlizzi presented "The Power of Nurses to Influence Patient Experience and Obstetric Outcomes"

MARCH FOR MOMS
May 6, 2018 - Washington, DC
Kristen Terlizzi, Alisha Keller Berry and Alexis Carena attended. Kristen presented a talk that illustrated the national problem of increased cesareans and resulting placenta accretas and made a call to action to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity by reducing unnecessary cesareans. Alexis Carena hosted a Heroes for Moms blood drive during the event.

ROCHE MOLECULAR SYSTEMS
March 15, 2018 - Pleasanton, California
Kristen Terlizzi presented “The Impact of Safe Blood Supply to Maternal Health”

NATIONAL QUALITY FORUM ANNUAL CONFERENCE
March 12 - 13, 2018

6TH ANNUAL WORLD PATIENT SAFETY, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY SUMMIT
February 23 - 25, 2018 - London, United Kingdom
Kristen Terlizzi spoke on the Cesareans & Maternal Health Panel

SOCIETY FOR MATERNAL-FETAL MEDICINE ANNUAL PREGNANCY MEETING
January 31- February 3, 2018 - Dallas, Texas

NATIONAL HEALTH CARE RATINGS SUMMIT
December 7, 2017 - Arlington, Virginia
Kristen Terlizzi accepted the 2017 Patients' View Impact Award

NATIONAL NETWORK OF PERINATAL QUALITY COLLABORATIVES ANNUAL MEETING
November 28, 2017

MISSISSIPPI STATE PERINATAL QUALITY COLLABORATIVE ANNUAL STATE MEETING
November 3, 2017
Jill Arnold hosted a lunchtime discussion on reducing c-section rates in Mississippi

THE BERYL INSTITUTE REGIONAL ROUNDTABLE EVENT
September 28, 2017 - Palo Alto, California
Kristen Terlizzi delivered the Keynote “The Power of Patient Storytelling in Understanding the Patient Experience”

ARKANSAS BIRTHING PROJECT
September 23, 2017
Attended first annual statewide meeting of the Arkansas Birthing Project

STANFORD MEDICINE X
September 15 - 17, 2017 - Palo Alto, California
Kristen Terlizzi presented "The Million Dollar Cesarean and the Power of Patient Storytelling"

PATIENT SAFETY MOVEMENT FOUNDATION'S 2017 MIDYEAR PLANNING MEETING
July 13, 2017 - Fairfax, Virginia

GUEST LECTURE: STANFORD UNIVERSITY MEDICAL SCHOOL
May 31, 2017 - Palo Alto, California
Kristen Terlizzi guest lectured at Stanford University Medical School in OBGYN 282: Pregnancy, Birth, and Infancy

EXPERT CONSULTATION SESSION: DELIVERY DECISIONS INITIATIVE
May 25 - 26, 2017 - Boston, Massachusetts
Jill Arnold attended

ACOG ANNUAL MEETING 2017
May 6 - 9, 2017 - San Diego, California
National Accreta Foundation attended

ARKANSAS PERINATAL FORUM MEETING
April 27, 2017 - North Little Rock, Arkansas
Jill Arnold attended

STANFORD MEDICINE X
April 22 - 23, 2017 - Palo Alto, California
Kristen Terlizzi presented “The Power of Patient Storytelling to Increase Engagement and Promote Empathy” at the Stanford Medicine X, Everyone Included™ Program

PERINATAL OUTCOME WORKGROUP EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (POWER) CONFERENCE
April 18, 2017 - Morrilton, Arkansas
Jill Arnold attended

California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative (CMQCC): Support Vaginal Birth and Reduce Primary Cesareans

Kristen Terlizzi presented as part of the following toolkit kick-offs:

• Los Angeles Area Hospitals, May 2016

• Pleasanton Area Hospitals, January 2017

• San Diego Area Hospitals, January 2017