Meet Margaret Master, Executive Director of Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Georgia.

📣 Margaret first became involved with HMHBGA in 2017 as a Master of Public Health student at Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health. What began as an internship supporting evaluation of perinatal education programs and conducting a statewide environmental scan of childbirth education quickly grew into a long-term commitment to maternal and infant health in Georgia. Over the years, Margaret has remained deeply connected to HMHBGA’s mission, serving as a volunteer, advocacy committee member, and board member for five years before stepping into her current role as Executive Director. Prior to this role, Margaret worked at the Rollins School of Public Health, where she managed women’s health and maternal health research projects in partnership with organizations including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Georgia Department of Public Health, and the March of Dimes. Margaret brings a unique blend of experience across public health, research, brand management, conflict resolution, and community leadership, all of which shape her approach to leading HMHBGA’s work across Georgia. Even outside of her formal roles, Margaret has always been deeply engaged in community leadership—leading advocacy efforts to build a playground at a school that initially had no plans for one, serving as a Girl Scout leader for more than 15 years, and supporting education initiatives in her community. After growing up in California and attending school in Chicago, Margaret has called Decatur, Georgia home for more than 20 years, where she has raised her three daughters. Her experience as a mother continues to shape her commitment to ensuring all families have what they need for a safe and healthy start. Outside of work, Margaret enjoys planning travel, spending time with her family, going to yoga, playing pickleball, and walking the family’s pup, Pippa. We are grateful for her leadership, vision, and commitment to improving maternal and infant health for families across Georgia. #HMHBGA