Virginia Tester

Virginia Voyles Tester, CNM, FNP-C
Virginia is dedicated to welcoming and supporting our newest American neighbors through compassionate, culturally sensitive care. As the Director of Embrace Refugee Birth Support, a program of Friends of Refugees, she leads efforts to improve maternal health and well-being for women and families in Atlanta’s refugee and immigrant community. With over 15 years of experience in women’s health, Virginia combines her background as a Certified Nurse Midwife and Family Nurse Practitioner with a deep commitment to holistic health, social justice, and patient-centered care. She graduated as a Morehead Scholar from UNC-CH in 2005 with a degree in International Studies and earned her Master of Science in Nursing in 2010 as a Fuld Fellow at Emory University. Her love for learning has led her to pursue a Doctorate in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University. Virginia grounds herself through her family and faith, drawing strength and inspiration from both as she serves her community.