Annual Perinatal Partnership Conference
September 7 – 9, 2025
Annual Conference
North Carolina Perinatal Association (NCPA) members are a talented and diverse community of parents and providers. However, we know that complicated problems require interdisciplinary solutions. So at NCPA, every voice is heard, respected, and valued.
Because of this multidisciplinary approach, the NCPA Annual Conference is the only one of its kind. It is a place where you can learn from colleagues from other disciplines and share your professional insights. It is a place to grow professionally. And both mentor and be mentored. Whether you are a parent, provider, caregiver, educator, or advocate, you have opportunities at this annual event.
New Venue
Harrah’s Cherokee Resort & Casino, 777 Casino Drive, Cherokee, NC 28719 (+ Google Map)
Annual Conference Awards
Dr. Ann Wolfe Memorial Perinatal Partnership Conference Scholarship
The Ann Wolfe scholarship fund was established in memory of former board member Dr. Ann Wolfe and was made possible through a gift from the estate of Dr. Wolfe.
The scholarship is awarded annually to health department staff serving in women’s or children’s health employed in North Carolina. The 2024 scholarships will cover the entire NC/SC Annual Perinatal Conference registration, a one-year NCPA membership, and $250 to be applied to conference travel expenses. Two scholarships are offered as a reward and recognition for staff employed by local health departments in maternal and child health programs. Nominees should have demonstrated commitment to improving the health and welfare of women and infants in North Carolina. Membership in NCPA is strongly encouraged.
If you have any questions, contact Awards Committee Chair Judy Lupo, BSN, RN: judylupo195502@gmail.com.
2024 Scholarship Recipients
Crystal Rackley
Guilford County Health Department
Crystal Rackley is a licensed clinical social worker in North Carolina specializing in prenatal and postpartum mental health care. With a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Winston-Salem State University and a Master’s from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, she has over a decade of experience in child welfare and community-based outreach. Her work focuses on reproductive health, interpersonal relationships, and maternal wellness, ensuring optimal birth outcomes for expecting mothers and their families. Crystal is pursuing PSI clinical track certification and is a certified postpartum doula through DONA International.
Angie Leamy
Johnston County Health Department
Angie Leamy is a registered nurse with 33 years of experience across labor and delivery, maternal care, wound care, home health, and medical-surgical nursing. In 2023, she earned her Credentialed Public Health Nurse designation and has since dedicated her work to care management for high-risk pregnancies. As part of the CMHRP program, Angie helps expecting parents achieve positive outcomes through education and connections to community resources. She is passionate about maternal and infant health and enjoys spending time with her family, including her husband, children, and grandchildren.
North Carolina Perinatal Association Baby Booty Awards
Email nominations and any questions to Judy Lupo, Award Committee Chair: judylupo195502@gmail.com
