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Michael Nava, PhD, MBA

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Michael Nava, PhD, MBA

Founder | Board Chair | Executive Director

Dr. Mike Nava has dedicated his life to supporting children and families. As a husband and father, he has seen firsthand the challenges parents face in accessing the care and resources their children need. With a background in leadership and a passion for advocacy, he founded Cradle Cares Foundation to break down barriers and ensure every family feels empowered on their parenting journey. As Board Chair and Executive Director, he continues to champion the mission of providing essential support to those who need it most.

Education:
PhD: Applied Artificial Intelligence, UC Berkeley
MBA: Marketing & Analytics, Arizona State University
MS: Systems Engineering, UC Berkeley
BS: Systems Engineering, University of Arizona

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70%

70.3% of mothers report breastfeeding difficulties in the first month, many linked to TOTs such as tongue-tie.

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30%

30% of infants experience some degree of positional plagiocephaly, often linked to sleeping position

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50%

Up to 50% of children are considered picky eaters, which can impact physical and social development.

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99%

98.6% of infants with torticollis achieve good outcomes if treatment is started before 1 month of age

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