I love seeing new doulas find their unique gifts as birth professionals, as well as helping them get a strong start on the most fulfilling career imaginable.

As a doula instructor and training curriculum author, I care profoundly about the abysmally high maternal and infant mortality rates in our country particularly among people of color, other maternity care health disparities, lack of access to evidence based care, and the effects of sexism, racism, discrimination, and other forms of prejudice and inequity on families.

I am committed to providing respectful care for all individuals and families seeking labor support within my scope of practice and professional ability. I seek to understand your family’s needs and values, and to tailor my support accordingly to provide the culturally sensitive care you are seeking. I will work with you on YOUR goals and respect your individual needs and situation.

As a doula instructor, I know that one of the most effective ways to address these issues is by increasing access to care within the context of the family’s own culture. It is therefore critical to train doulas from every culture and population, as these are the doulas who will be most effective in their own communities. To that end, Rocky Mountain Doula provides Diversity Scholarships for members of BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities.

Prospective students may apply for a scholarship here, and can also share this link with their communities, where RMD scholarships have been listed since 2014.

In addition to seeking to train doulas from diverse populations, I also consider it a high priority to train new doulas to create sustainable practices. I teach business skills and provide mentoring and networking after the training class.

I am additionally committed to teaching the priority of client bodily autonomy, respectful care of clients, professional standards of practice, non-judgmental support of client families’ needs and values, ongoing cultural sensitivity, and an attitude of perpetual learning and growth.