Marie Boone-Clark is the visionary cofounder and Executive Director of Birthing the Magic Collaborative (BTM), a deeply respected strategic consultant, and a certified parental leave coach. With decades of experience collaborating with hospital systems, professional associations, clinicians, and nonprofit leaders, she brings a rare blend of strategic insight and deep community connection to her work.

For Marie, this mission is deeply personal. As a mom to Grace and a bonus mom to Kimberly, she has always approached parenthood with dedication. But her role as Nana to two sets of twins and a beloved grandson sparked a new level of clarity. When her own daughter faced a high-risk pregnancy, Marie knew firsthand what was at stake.

Drawing on her professional background and trusted relationships, she assembled a dedicated care team that provided respectful, culturally aligned support for Grace and her family. That season crystallized what becomes possible when Black families are met with care instead of barriers—and what is tragically lost when they are not.

Through BTM, Marie works to ensure Black birthing people have access to the same timely knowledge, practical tools, and advocacy support her own family received. Her work is rooted in a simple, non-negotiable belief: Black motherhood is a birthright, not a battle.

Marie’s dedication to maternal and child health extends across several influential community platforms. She serves on the task force for Hope for Georgia Moms, driving statewide advocacy and systems-level improvements in maternal healthcare. She is also the cofounder of Building Beautiful Babies, a community initiative that equips expectant and new parents with vital education, compassionate perinatal support, and resources to build healthy, thriving families from the start.

Additionally, as the founder of Avec Parents and a certified parental leave coach, Marie partners with expecting parents, returning professionals, and forward-thinking organizations to navigate the complex emotional, personal, and career transitions surrounding parental leave—empowering parents to prepare, take leave, and re-enter the workplace with confidence.

Beyond her maternal health leadership, Marie consults with small businesses and nonprofit leaders, supporting strategic growth, organizational development, and 501(c)(3) formation.