Dr. Amutah Onukagha is a dedicated scholar, editor, and advocate for women's health, health disparities, and community-based public health initiatives. Through her extensive editorial and national service work, she has played a pivotal role in shaping research, fostering knowledge dissemination, and advancing equitable healthcare solutions.

Her contributions span multiple esteemed journals, national organizations, and professional committees, reflecting her commitment to uplifting voices, driving innovation, and improving health outcomes for marginalized communities.

    • American Journal of Men’s Health

    • Clinical Medicine Insights: Women’s Health

    • Maternal and Child Health Journal

    • AIDS Patient Care and STDs

    • Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice

    • International Journal of MCH and AIDS

    • Women’s Health Issues

    • Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities

    • Special Issue on Health Disparities in Women, Clinical Medicine Insights: Women’s Health

    • Special Section on Health Equity & Maternal Morbidity, Maternal and Child Health Journal

    • Technical Advisory Group Member, NIH Women of Color Health Data Book (2023)

    • Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities

    • Health Equity

    • Maternal and Child Health Journal

    • Women’s Health Issues

    • Member, HHS Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Infant Mortality (SACIM), Data and Research to Action Working Group (2020–present)

    • Board Member, National Women’s Health Network (2018–present)

    • Health Equity Working Group Member, March of Dimes Prematurity Collaborative (2018–present)

    • Reviewer, NIH Special Emphasis Panels – NICHD, Health Equity, and Health Disparities (2021)

    • Reviewer, NIH Community-Level Health Promotion Study Section (2019)

    • Reviewer, SAMHSA, HRSA, CDC, Indian Health Service, and Office on Women’s Health (2013–2020)

    • Co-Chair, APHA MCH Section, Perinatal and Women’s Health Committee (2016–present)

Shaping systems from every seat.

Whether at the policy table or in the classroom, Dr. Amutah-Onukagha’s service reflects a lifelong commitment to justice, health equity, and transformational leadership.

    • Board of Directors, Neighborhood Birth Center (2020–present)

    • Commissioner, Racial Inequities in Maternal Health Commission, MA (2021–present)

    • Advisory Council Member, ASPIRE Center, Planned Parenthood League of MA (2022–present)

    • Member, Healthcare and Fair Competition Bureau Team, MA Attorney General Transition Committee (2022–present)

    • Founding Steering Committee Member, MA COVID-19 Perinatal Coalition (2020–present)

    • PStakeholder, MCH Advisory Group, Boston Public Health Commission (2020–present)

    • Member, Perinatal-Neonatal Quality Improvement Network of MA (2019–present)

    • Member, Office of Minority Health Regional Health Equity Council Region I (2018–present)

    • Preconception Working Group, Boston Public Health Commission (2018)

    • Community Advisory Network, Boston Public Health Commission (2018)

    • Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. – Member since 2003

    • International Society for Urban Health – Member since 2003

    • American Public Health Association (MCH & HIV/AIDS Sections) – Member since 2003

    • Delta Omega Public Health Honor Society, Omega Chapter – Member since 2010

    • Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research

    • Association of Teachers of Maternal and Child Health

    • New Jersey Public Health Association

    • Society for the Analysis of African American Public Health Issues

    • Newark GALS Board of Directors

    • Founder, Annual Black Maternal Health Conference at Tufts

    • Advisory Board, Newark GALS (NJ) (2014–present)

    • Big Sister, Big Brothers Big Sisters Program of NJ (2015–present)

    • Curriculum Developer, The Link Charter School (NJ)

    • Volunteer, Healing Our Community Collaborative (Boston)

    • Speaker, Bans Off Our Bodies Rally, Boston (2022)

    • Speaker, Birth Rally for Social Justice (Boston, 2018)

A dedicated advocate for health equity, maternal and child health, and community well-being, her professional engagements span public health leadership, policy advisory roles, academic associations, and community service. From national organizations to grassroots initiatives, her contributions reflect a commitment to shaping policy, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and mentoring the next generation of public health professionals.