Visionary

Rev. Dr. Matilda Adams is a healthcare leader, advocate, educator, and community voice dedicated to improving health outcomes through empowerment and health literacy. With over 30 years of experience in clinical practice, healthcare operations, and executive leadership, she has built a career centered on compassionate care, advocacy, and community wellness.

Dr. Adams holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Leadership and a Master of Public Health (MPH), and is board-certified as a Nurse Executive (NEA-BC). Throughout her career, she has led impactful quality, safety, and population health initiatives across ambulatory and community care settings, always driven by a passion to make healthcare more accessible, understandable, and equitable.

Her commitment to health literacy was born from witnessing the challenges many families face when navigating complex healthcare systems, deciphering medical information, and advocating for their care. This inspired her to found My Wellness Advocates (MWA), a community-focused platform dedicated to delivering trusted health education that empowers individuals to make informed decisions with confidence.

Dr. Adams believes that when people truly understand their health, they are better positioned to live healthier, make more informed choices, and advocate for themselves more effectively. Through workshops, speaking engagements, community partnerships, and digital education, she transforms complicated health information into clear, meaningful guidance for everyday life.

A holistic leader at heart, Dr. Adams integrates her clinical expertise with deep compassion, cultural awareness, and a people-centered approach. She believes that wellness extends beyond the physical, encompassing emotional, mental, social, and spiritual well-being.