She founded Midwives for Haiti, a nonprofit that educates Haitian women in prenatal care and skilled birth assistance. Ms. Brunk hopes to reduce maternal and infant mortality in Haiti, which is deemed the most dangerous place in the Western hemisphere to give birth.After traveling to Haiti in 2003 as part of a medical team, Ms. Brunk witnessed first-hand the lack of resources and skilled care for pregnant women. Determined to provide a long term solution, she formed a small team of volunteer midwives and medical professionals and soon returned to Haiti. At the request of a Haitian community leader, Ms. Brunk established a culturally appropriate training program for Haitian nurses in Hinche.