MEET THE FOUNDER
Aleta Heard
Chief Executive Officer - Founder
As the visionary Founder of Masters of Maternity, a groundbreaking maternal health platform, Aleta is reshaping how mothers and maternal specialists experience care.
With a deep commitment to innovation, equity, and community-driven support, Aleta has pioneered transformative programs including the nation’s first community college-based perinatal doula training and built an ecosystem that includes MOM Academy, MOM Cloud, and MOM Health. Her leadership has empowered hundreds of maternal specialists, expanded access in maternal health deserts, and elevated community-based care through education, advocacy, and hands-on support. Aleta’s work stands at the intersection of passion and purpose, creating a new standard for maternal mastery, one mom at a time.
Aleta was also recognized as an award-winning leader in the community and in her technical profession. She has been recognized as a 10 under 10 Honoree by Slippery Rock University, the 2022 ATHENA Young Professional honoree, Woman of Excellence by the Pittsburgh Courier, 30 under 30 by Pittsburgh Business Times, and PA Bankers "Tomorrow’s Promise" Award. She is an Innovative Strategist, Tech Expert, Champion for Women, Product Owner, Web Designer, Public Speaker, VP Of the PA Doula Commission and a Doula herself.
“Birth is not only about making babies. Birth is about making mothers ~ strong, competent, capable mothers who trust themselves and know their inner strength."
- Barbara Katz Rothman