GNA New Mexico Presents: Invisible Grief: Miscarriage, Pregnancy Loss, and Workplace Support with Dr. Macy Burkett – Virtual Meeting

Dr. Macy Burkett, a researcher at the University of Kansas, is a mom of two and a pregnancy loss survivor. Having endured two miscarriages and an ectopic pregnancy, Macy will discuss the invisible and isolating grief that comes with pregnancy loss. She will also provide advice to professionals in all industries about how they can support employees suffering from miscarriages. Please join us to learn more about the under-discussed, but all-too-common experience of miscarriage and pregnancy loss.

Presented by Grief Networking Alliance of New Mexico in partnership with HeartLight Center.

Date: October 20, 2025

Location: Zoom (must register for link)

Time: 9:00-10:30am (PT) / 10:00-11:30am (MT) / 11:00am-12:30pm (CT) / 12:00 – 1:30pm (ET)

Presenter Biography: Dr. Macy Burkett is a postdoctoral fellow and researcher in the William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of Kansas. She holds a Ph.D. in Journalism and Mass Communications, a Master of Science in Digital Content Strategy, and bachelor’s degrees in Apparel and Textiles (apparel marketing specialization) and Vocal Performance. Prior to earning her Ph.D., Macy worked in marketing and social media at KU Recreation Services in Lawrence, Kansas; JNA Advertising in Overland Park, Kansas; and Savvy Bridal in Kansas City, Missouri. Macy’s research interests revolve around social media content creators and how their gender, racial, and sexual identities intersect with their online careers. Macy hopes that her research will shed light on harmful and exclusionary ideologies (e.g., racist, anti-LGBTQ+, and misogynistic ideas) that are often disguised online as religious teachings. Her graduate certificate in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies reinforces her passion for advocating for people of all races, gender identities, and sexual identities in her research through the use of feminist theories and community-oriented projects.