Proud Accomplishments

I have a wealth of diverse perspectives that inform my work, allowing me to provide direct client education and support while developing and administering programs that promote healthy birth outcomes. I have developed the Medicaid Doula Navigator, a business model designed to strengthen Medicaid-eligible doula service providers in the Mid-Hudson Valley, enabling them to take charge of their business infrastructure. By streamlining systems and services, I help  doulas  become more efficient and effective, establish strong relationships with clients and payers, and deliver high-quality care to the communities they serve. 

Previously, I held the position of Online Learning Coordinator at the National College of Midwifery, where I oversaw the courses on Perinatal Education and Human Lactation, and Communication and Counseling. During my tenure as a member of the Childbirth Education Association of Metropolitan NY (CEA/MNY) I had the privilege of serving as past president for two full terms and as membership coordinator. My professional collaborations have been far-reaching. They have encompassed co-creating a framework for a community-based doula program, co-founding a doula group, expanding an existing volunteer doula program and co-designing a federally funded women's health initiative. Leveraging my life experiences and wisdom, I have embraced the role of mentor, guiding aspiring individuals in their journey to establish themselves as birth workers and create positive change in this field.                                 

Unique Qualifications

Alongside my professional background, I am a devoted follower of Christ and I prioritize integrating my faith into every aspect of my work, enabling me to make a profound impact on maternal wellbeing. (Philippians 2:3) For families who opt for this path, I am available to intentionally disciple women, nurturing their spiritual preparation for motherhood, so that they can draw strength from God and confidently embrace the authority and power within themselves to give birth without limitations. I use the framework outlined in my book, Invite God Into Your Birth Room: The Art of Spiritual Strategy for the Childbearing Year, to guide the process.

Entry into the Birth Work

My daughter's birth served as the catalyst that propelled me into the realm of supporting women and families as a childbirth educator. It was a profoundly transformative experience, empowering me in ways I had never imagined. The realization that I could successfully give birth instilled in me a sense of limitless capabilities. Inspired by this, I desired to offer other women the same awakening. This initial step opened the door to further training in various aspects of perinatal education and support. I expanded my knowledge in areas such as perinatal fitness, breastfeeding, and labor support.  Additionally, I became deeply involved in advocating for universal access to community-based midwifery care, ensuring that every family desiring a midwife could have this option readily available to them.