Jacquelyn E. Alvarado

Biography

Dr. Jacquelyn E. Alvarado serves as the Maternal Fetal Focus Program Manager at the Texas A&M Rural and Community Health Institute. She is leading the RCHI Maternal Health Initiative and is responsible for developing programs to address rural maternal care challenges in Texas. Dr. Alvarado oversees the research and implementation of various rural maternal health programs, such as obstetrical simulation training, telehealth prenatal care, and prenatal education.

Dr. Alvarado earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Baylor University and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of Texas at Arlington. She is a Board-Certified Nurse Midwife with over 15 years of experience specializing in maternal health and education. She has welcomed over a thousand babies into the world and provided midwifery services to women in underserved areas. She brings her experiences as a leader, clinician, and educator to the role at ARCHI. Dr. Alvarado's dedication to addressing healthcare disparities in underserved communities underscores her commitment to improving maternal health outcomes and ensuring equitable access to quality care.

Together with her team, she collaborates with rural communities to conduct outreach, cultivate relationships with community partners, and create then execute program strategies. Dr. Alvarado is honored to be an ARCHI team member and is passionate about improving maternal healthcare accessibility and quality in rural Texas.