Jamie Agunsday, MA, MSN, RNC-OB

Jamie Agunsday is a Registered Nurse and leader dedicated to improving maternal and infant health by connecting clinical practice, patient experience, data, and systems change. With graduate degrees in Applied Sociology and Nursing Education, she brings an interdisciplinary perspective to quality improvement and health equity. Jamie has a particular interest in creating healthcare systems that work better for both patients and the people who care for them.

Throughout her career, Jamie has worked to improve outcomes for women, infants, and families by leading initiatives focused on maternal mortality prevention, patient safety, and evidence-based practice. She is passionate about elevating patient voices, using storytelling as a tool for quality improvement, and building collaborative partnerships that drive meaningful change across healthcare systems.

Jamie serves as Chair of the New Jersey Section of the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN), where she is committed to supporting nurses, advancing health equity, and strengthening the perinatal workforce statewide. She was named an AWHONN Fellow in 2026, in recognition of her substantive and sustained contributions to the health of women and newborns. Jamie is an accomplished speaker and is regularly invited to share her maternal health expertise with audiences nationwide.

Jamie has a Master of Science in Nursing Education from Capella University and a Master of Art in Applied Sociology from the University of Central Florida.