Leadership Team
Our leaders bring decades of experience in maternal health, advocacy, and community building.
Meet the team advancing maternal health through advocacy, education, direct support, and coalition building.

Charles Johnson
Founder
After losing his wife Kira in 2016, Charles founded 4Kira4Moms in 2017 to end preventable maternal mortality and advocate for families nationwide.
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Gabby Albert
Executive Director
Gabby leads 4Kira4Moms programs and partnerships, advancing maternal health equity through advocacy, education, and community engagement.
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Dr. Valerie Newsome Garcia
Director of Programs & Grants
Dr. Valerie Newsome Garcia leads 4Kira4Moms program development and grant initiatives, advancing maternal health equity through evidence-based programming and strategic partnerships.
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Ken Francisco
Marketing & Administrative Assistant
Ken Francisco supports 4Kira4Moms operations through marketing coordination and administrative management, helping amplify the organization's maternal health advocacy mission.
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