• Speaker

    Kristine has told Cora’s story in front of federal advisory committees, state-level legislative committees, parent advocates, and in front of clinicians. Kristine is available to talk about her experience with Cora, work in her name, and her viewpoint as a parent to a baby that passed away from congenital heart defects. A leading newborn health …

  • Author

    I’ve loved writing since I could first scribble out my own name. I remember quietly sitting in a corner writing stories when I was still a young child. When I was in middle school, I designed a website and started a newsletter about a college basketball team. Eventually, that website was reviewed in the Washington …

  • Mother

    In November 2009, I gave birth to my first daughter, Cora. She lived only five days, but her life means that I’m forever a mother. She changed me, and how I see the world. I don’t tuck Cora in at night or comfort a crying toddler, but I do still mother Cora. I work to …

  • Advocate

    Within weeks of my daughter’s death, my new role became clear. I would speak for these babies without a voice. I would help their mamas. I’ve been a proud advocate of newborn health since 2009. My focus has largely been on newborn heart screening, or pulse oximetry. I successfully advocated for legislation in my home …