Patricia Arias-Reynolds is a New Jersey mother of a two-year-old daughter. While she is a New Jersey native, she has spent time living and working in maternal health in Costa Rica. Upon her return to New Jersey, she has continued to work with pregnant and parenting people to offer support, connect them to resources, and build community. She is joining the team as a bilingual Spanish Community Researcher. She brings to the team her deep connection to the community and commitment to birth equity for all.