I am a Narrative Epidemiologist and Filmmaker with over 19 years of public health and healthcare experience. As a film director, I leverage my expertise in public health to spotlight critical issues. My very first documentary, Delivering While Black, has garnered recognition at multiple national and international film festivals. The intersection of media and advocacy underscores my dedication to educating and empowering communities on matters of health and social justice. I’ve worked across Michigan and nationally to advance health equity, lead strategic partnerships, and translate data and human stories into practical programs and policy improvements. I’m passionate about building equitable systems through collaboration, evidence, and compassionate advocacy.

Amanda Rostic

I am a Narrative Epidemiologist and Filmmaker with over 19 years of public health and healthcare experience. As a film director, I leverage my expertise in public health to spotlight critical issues. My very first documentary, Delivering While Black, has garnered recognition at multiple national and international film festivals. The intersection of media and advocacy underscores my dedication to educating and empowering communities on matters of health and social justice. I’ve worked across Michigan and nationally to advance health equity, lead strategic partnerships, and translate data and human stories into practical programs and policy improvements. I’m passionate about building equitable systems through collaboration, evidence, and compassionate advocacy.

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I am a Narrative Epidemiologist and Filmmaker with over 19 years of public health and healthcare experience.

As a film director, I leverage my expertise in public health to spotlight critical issues. My very first documentary, Delivering While Black, has garnered recognition at multiple national
and international film festivals.

The intersection of media and advocacy underscores my dedication to educating and empowering communities on matters of health and social justice.

I’ve worked across Michigan and nationally to advance health equity, lead strategic partnerships, and translate data and human stories into practical programs and policy improvements. I’m passionate about building equitable systems through collaboration, evidence, and compassionate advocacy.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Advisor, Health Equity & Strategic Partnerships at Core Well Health
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
Supported senior leadership in designing and implementing health equity initiatives and cross-system collaborations. Developed strategic plans and strengthened community-to-system partnerships.
System-wide Project Manager at Core Well Health
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Managed system-wide projects to enhance patient experience, operational efficiency, and care processes. Assessed workflows and developed improvement solutions.
Senior Project Specialist & Business Operations at Priority Health
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Managed a team of 40 national doulas and regional birth work coordinators. Worked on high-level operational design and created standard work documents and trainings.
Community Health Program Manager at Narrative Nation Inc. & Irth App
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Led community health program initiatives and cross-organizational collaborations; supported program management and stakeholder engagement.

Education

Master of Public Health & Epidemiology at Grand Valley State University
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Government
    paper Delivering While Black

    Delivering While Black is a compelling short documentary that explores birth justice in America through a deeply local lens in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Centering the lived experiences of Black women and the insights of maternal health advocates and clinicians, the film reveals how systemic racism and bias in healthcare contribute to stark and often devastating disparities in maternal outcomes.

    Through intimate personal testimonies and expert perspectives, Delivering While Black creates space for audiences to confront how inequity shapes who is heard, protected, and ultimately survives childbirth. By weaving together local and national data, the film highlights the urgent need for awareness, accountability, and change.

    At its core, the documentary is both a call to action and a space for reflection inviting audiences to engage in honest dialogue about safety, dignity, and justice in childbirth, while amplifying voices too often left unheard.

    Film Website: https://www.deliveringwhileblack.com/
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