I’m honored to have the opportunity to be part of your maternity journey. My goals are the goals you set for your pregnancy. I have 30 years of experience as a community health epidemiologist, public health professional, and health educator. I am a DONA International Certified Doula and CAPPA traindeD Childbirth Educator. I am also a doctor of yogic science, reiki master, and practitioner of yoga and pranayama, with formal teacher training from the Temple of Kriya Yoga and the Vivekananda Yoga Research Foundation (VYASA LA). I am trained in sound therapy, aroma therapy, aura-soma, Heart Math, and many other modalities.
Most importantly, I am your advocate. Your wishes, comfort, and safety are my priority. I am the mom of three (3) beautiful children. I draw upon my personal and professional knowledge, experience, and intuition. My gift to you is my patience, heart-focused listening, and resourcefulness.
EXPERIENCE
2016 – Present
President • Reach Healthcare • 501c3 Nonprofit Global Social Impact Organization Improving the Experience of Healthcare for Patients and Providers
Founder • Happy Mama Doula Services and Childbirth Education Program • Biopsychosocial Wellness Programs for Maternal Health and Wellbeing
TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS
CAPPA Trained Childbirth Educator
Certified Birth Doula – Current through January 2026
American Red Cross Basic Life Support Certified – Current through June 2026
Birthing Beyond, Birth Doula Certification 2022
HIPPA Training Certificate of Completion – June 2025
LEADERSHIP
2022 – Present Board of Directors Member, Preeclampsia Foundation
2022 – Present Board of Directors Member, American Health Information Mgmt Assoc.
2020 – Present Founder and Co-Chair, Maternal Applications of Technology for Community Health (MATCH) Coalition
