Lakeatta E. Tonge

Dr. Lakeatta Tonge is a retired United States Air Force Major, nurse, educator, and maternal health advocate with more than 24 years of military service. Throughout her career, she served in numerous roles including aeromedical evacuation technician, labor and delivery nurse, nurse manager, staff development officer, and new parent support nurse, bringing a deep commitment to maternal and infant health within military communities.

Dr. Tonge is the founder of Airmen’s Angels, a bereavement support program created to support military families experiencing perinatal loss, now serving families across multiple Air Force installations. Her work focuses on pregnancy and infant loss, maternal mental health, postpartum support, and improving care for military families navigating high-risk pregnancies and grief.

She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas Health Science Center, a Master of Science in Nursing from Thomas Edison State University, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice in Systematic Leadership. Dr. Tonge continues to advocate for compassionate, equitable maternal healthcare through education, mentorship, and national advocacy efforts.