I have been supporting new families in my personal life and as a volunteer for many years which led me into supporting families professionally as a postpartum doula in 2013.

When I had my own children, my husband and I were living far from our families and we lacked a strong social network. Caring for a newborn is overwhelming at times and we had a lot of questions. When our second baby arrived, it was especially strenuous. If only we had known at the time that we could have reached out to a postpartum doula for some guidance and support!

I am a Postpartum Certified Doula with NAPS Doulas and DONA International. I have a Bachelor of Arts from Western Washington University majoring in American Cultural Studies. Prior to being a stay-at-home parent, I worked as a case manager helping people find new careers and employment. I also volunteered as a parent mentor to a young family through an Eastside home visiting program called Healthy Start and I facilitated a PEPS (Program for Early Parent Support) group for moms of infants. I am a proud mom to two adventurous teenagers and auntie to twelve wonderful children.

I enjoy my work as a postpartum doula. I feel honored and humbled to be the person families can rely on to provide support and nurturing as they bond with their newborn(s).

I am certified in Adult/Infant/Child CPR through the American Heart Association through 7/2023  
I am up to date on the Tdap & MMR vaccines,  Covid-19 + boosters and the 2022/23 flu vaccine. 

​Training and Continuing Education for Supporting New Families:
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3/2022 Childbirth Education - Whole Body Pregnancy 
10/2021 DONA International Summit evidence-based training and education on a variety of topics relevant to the doula profession
11/2019 Racism & Privilege in Birth - Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings - Sabia Wade
10/2019 Postpartum Support for Families in Recovery - Swedish Hospital Addiction Recovery Unit
9/2018 Foundations for Best Practice in Lactation Care -
Evergreen Perinatal Education through Bastyr University
10/2017 Prevention, Identification and Treatment of Postpartum Mood Disorders: Best Practices Perinatal Support Washington 
2/2016 Working with Multiples - ABC Doula Services
5/2015 Understanding Perinatal Emotional Health of African American and Native American Mothers Perinatal Support WA
4/2015 Feeding New Families - The Simkin Center
10/2013 Postpartum Skills Workshop - Simkin Center for Allied Birth Vocations at Bastyr University