Meet the Board of Directors
Nicole Garnett, was born and raised in Athens, Georgia, where she now lives with her husband and daughter. After a decade of practicing law in North Carolina, she has returned to her hometown and currently works as a contract attorney, focusing on trust and estate law. She established her career concentrating on humanitarian immigration law, advocating for immigrant survivors of trauma through preventive and restorative legal services. Nicole earned her BA in Spanish and Communication Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2011 and her JD from UNC School of Law in 2015.
Why For Mamas…”I was drawn to the board of For Mamas by the organization’s approach to international public health—one that centers partnership, equity, and local leadership. Now, as both a new mother and a longtime advocate, I feel even more deeply connected to For Mamas’ mission to ensure that mothers and babies everywhere receive the care, dignity, and support they deserve at birth.”
Anne Derouin, is an accomplished nurse educator and dual-certified pediatric nurse practitioner with over 30 years of experience. She currently serves as the Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs at the Duke University School of Nursing. She holds appointments at Duke Division of Family Medicine; Community Health, Duke Global Health Institute. She has published over 70 peer-reviewed papers and is highly respected as an expert in pediatric nursing.
Why For Mamas…”I am honored to Join For Mamas Board because of the privilege and opportunity to support the For Mamas work in Zanzibar; offering education, resources, advocacy and hope to healthcare providers and women. This work amplifies the importance of collaboration and partnership that focuses on safe and effective care of infants in their first hours of life outside of the womb, and empowers the nursing workforce to continue serving as trusting leaders and allies to women around the world!”
Jack Boyd, has volunteered for his alma mater, Duke University, for more than 20 years, serving on numerous committees, boards, and initiatives, including the Alumni Association and Board of Trustees. In 2020 he co-founded Duke First, a network of alumni who support first-generation / low-income students. He has also volunteered for several organizations that support children, including Children’s Aid, and Life Serve Youth Foundation (2014-2021), where he was a founding board member, secretary, and treasurer. He works in the textile industry and lives in NYC.
Why For Mamas…”I believe in the organization’s mission, its leadership, and its ability to have an impact that will grow in the years to come. For Mamas provides sustainable solutions that save lives and deliver hope.”
Gina Wilson, is a nurse practitioner and the founder of For Mamas, dedicated to reducing neonatal mortality in Zanzibar, Tanzania. This work was inspired by a baby who had difficulty breathing at birth in Tanzania that Gina was caring for. Her doctoral work focused on this, she then launched the non-profit, which has since trained over 380 nurse-midwives and provides reusable neonatal resuscitation supplies to 70+ clinics. Gina also works as a nurse practitioner in pediatrics and serves on the American Academy of Pediatrics Global Neonatal Advisory Committee. Her commitment to improving global health outcomes is driven by a passion to ensure that every baby has a chance to survive.
Why For Mamas…”As a Zanzibari mother told me, "For Mamas must keep going." And that is exactly what we will do. We will continue to honor the plea of mothers by responding with a listening ear and a thoughtful approach.”