Adrienne Griffen is the Executive Director of the Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance and she is an advocate and subject-matter expert in maternal mental health. Prior to joining MMHLA, Adrienne founded Postpartum Support Virginia and served as executive director for 10 years, establishing a statewide network of peer-led support groups, creating educational programs for mental health providers and maternal-child healthcare professionals, and helping pass legislation requiring information about postpartum depression and anxiety be provided to new mothers. Adrienne graduated from the United States Naval Academy and has a master’s in Public Policy from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government.  Adrienne and her family live in Arlington VA.

Website: http://www.mmhla.org

Email Adrienne at agriffen@mmhla.org.

Listen to this riveting interview about maternal mental health in our country.