Neonatal Justice Collaborative

Who We Are

The Neonatal Justice Collaborative (NJC) is a national community of neonatologists, nurses, therapists, researchers, trainees, and family partners working to advance health equity, antiracism, and social justice in neonatal care. Through our Research, Policy/Advocacy, and Quality Improvement subcommittees, we connect members across institutions to study the disparities that affect newborns and their families, advocate for better policies, and improve care in our own NICUs.

Membership is free and open to anyone who shares our mission. Join our listserv to hear about upcoming meetings, events, and opportunities to get involved.

VON Fall Breakfast Meeting Hosted by the NJC

Saturday, November 7, 2026 · 7:00 AM CT
Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk – Room Colorado

Join NJC colleagues for an informal breakfast gathering during the VON Annual Quality Congress 2026.

The Equity Toolkit: Mixed Methods for Equity-Focused Research

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 · 2:00 PM ET
Presented by Dr. Meg Parker and Dr. Gaby Cordova-Ramos · Hosted by the NJC Research Subcommittee

A session on mixed-methods approaches to equity-focused research.
Join the Zoom meeting

Paid Leave Advocacy for Families Navigating the NICU and Beyond

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 · 4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT
NJC Policy/Advocacy Subcommittee Quarterly Meeting · Guest speaker Sarah Ritter, Policy Manager, Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center

A discussion of the current U.S. landscape for paid family leave, why it matters for our patients and families, and how we can advocate together to improve paid leave policies, including actionable next steps such as writing op-eds and meeting with state policymakers.
Join the Zoom meeting · Submit a question or suggestion for this session

NJC Research Interests and Needs Survey

As we begin a new NJC year, the NJC Research team would love to learn more about your research interests and needs so we can shape future programming.

Please complete this survey