We're reshaping the landscape of maternal health, one community at a time.

At the LEAP Center, we don't believe zip codes should dictate health outcomes. We empower local communities to become the architects of their own well-being, working hand-in-hand with healthcare providers and expecting mothers to design sustainable programs that address the needs of the most at-risk zip codes in Miami-Dade County.

Improve maternal health outcomes for underserved communities by strengthening community capacity, fostering health equity, and expanding access to quality, culturally responsive care.

Our Mission

A society where every mother, regardless of background or circumstance, experiences a safe, supported, and empowered journey through pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum.

Our Vision

See our journey through the years…

2015

An Idea of Change
Sparked in a conversation about working to advance healthcare delivery through learning and performance ecosystems. This was the genesis of our mission and vision.
2015

Founded
The dream moved to action as The Healthcare Learning and Performance Center is founded in Miami, FL as a pathway to improve healthcare delivery. Our purpose was defined embracing charitable, religious, educational and scientific components.
2016-2017

Leadership and Program Development
Our esteemed panel of experts in medicine, organizational leadership and project management defined our pathways to improve patient safety through experiential learning.
2018

Antonio Lorena Hospital (Cusco, Peru)
Trip to Cusco to build relationships with the hospital and local leadership. Training in Cusco, Pisac and Sicuani, Peru. Established interdisciplinary teams to support education and leadership efforts.
2019

Hospital Antonio Lorena (Cusco, Peru)
Return trip to Cusco, Peru to work hands on with the hospital team on leadership, ethics and accountability. Launched “Lavarse Las Manos” intervention in hospital and community.
2019

Building Peruvian Partnerships
Established partnership agreements with DIRESA (Peruvian Ministry of Health) and CANA-CANCHIS-ESPINAR Health District in Southern region of Peru to support rural and community engagement.
2020

Remote Training During COVID Pandemic
Travel was challenging during the COVID pandemic and Peru was hard hit. More than 200 care team partners in Cusco died from COVID 19. Regular video conferencing worked to support patient safety and infection control processes.
2024

EmpowerHer Initiative
The organization determined a domestic focus for our work was favorable and embarked on the EmpowerHer Initiative to improve maternal health outcomes in impacted areas of South Florida.

Going Beyond Maternal Health

Since The LEAP Center was founded in 2015, we have pursued a singular, vital mission: enhancing patient safety and optimizing healthcare delivery. We understand the vastness and complexity of this challenge, yet remain relentlessly optimistic. Through education, innovation, and an unwavering dedication to empowerment, we've witnessed tangible progress and continue to strive for more.

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