Meet Dr. Maya Moody, the New President of MOAAP
Dr. Maya Moody D.O. FAAP is a community pediatrician at Mercy Hospital JFK Clinic. She has been a member of MOAAP for 12 years and was recently elected as president of MOAAP, where she loves the collective energy and passion of pediatricians caring for the children and youth of Missouri! As President, Dr. Moody aims to expand and engage membership and to provide practice supports to improve healthcare quality and equity for all children of Missouri.
Learn more about Dr. Moody in her own words:
What has been your proudest moment as a pediatrician?
One of my proudest moments was when a local school counselor called me because a student was in a mental health crisis and the counselor knew that the student had developed a positive relationship with me as his pediatrician. We were able to talk with the student on the phone and later saw him in the office and was able to get him directed to the appropriate level of care. I still see this young man in the office today and look forward to his routine visits!
What does advocacy mean to you?
Advocacy means action. Being able to solve issues or problems that arise in the clinic in a systems-level way that can benefit all pediatric providers and children.
What is your go-to song to get you motivated for the day?
Whatever was my favorite song played at the last concert I went to — “Soul” by Lee Brice
What advice would you give to future pediatricians?
“Do what you love. Love what you do.”