Amy Mac Donald, Cnm, Msn, Facnm
About Amy Mac Donald, Cnm, Msn, Facnm
Amy Mac Donald is the Director of Group Care at Pomelo Care and has extensive experience in midwifery and healthcare consultancy, including a long tenure at the Centering Healthcare Institute. She has contributed to maternal and infant health through various roles, including as a faculty member at Duke University and as a consultant for Group Care Global.
Current Role at Pomelo Care
Amy Mac Donald serves as the Director of Group Care at Pomelo Care, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing group care models to improve healthcare delivery. Her leadership aims to foster collaborative care environments that benefit mothers, infants, and families.
Previous Experience at Centering Healthcare Institute
Before joining Pomelo Care, Amy Mac Donald worked as a Consultant at the Centering Healthcare Institute from 2008 to 2021. During her 13 years in this role, she contributed to the development and implementation of group care models aimed at improving health outcomes in Boston, Massachusetts.
Educational Background
Amy Mac Donald earned her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Biology/Biological Sciences from Antioch College, where she studied from 1979 to 1984. She later obtained her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a focus on Midwifery from Yale University, completing her studies from 1989 to 1991.
Career at Duke University Health System
Amy Mac Donald has extensive experience at Duke University Health System, where she worked as a Certified Nurse Midwife from 2013 to 2021. Additionally, she served as the Director of the Duke Midwifery Service for 14 years, from 1999 to 2013. She played a foundational role in establishing the Duke Midwifery Service, contributing to the advancement of midwifery care in the region.
Consultancy Work and Global Impact
In addition to her roles in healthcare institutions, Amy Mac Donald serves as a consultant for Group Care Global, an organization dedicated to improving health outcomes through group model care. Her consultancy work emphasizes promoting healthcare for mothers, pregnant individuals, infants, partners, and families.