Qualifications / Trainings
Qualifications:
Certified Birth Doula Training (2001), Ellie Shea - DONA
Reiki, 1st and 2nd Degree Practitioner (2003), Timothy Trujillo
Certified Childbirth Educator (2004), Sherry Mayeaux - CAPPA
Certified Happiest Baby on the Block Instructor (2005), Dr. Karp
Certified Lactation Educator Training (2007), Michelle Weatherford - CAPPA
Certified Postpartum Doula Training (2011), Darla Burns - CAPPA
Certified Lactation Educator Training (refresher 2011), Laurel Wilson - CAPPA
CPR Certified (current)
Additional Trainings:
Lamaze (1992)
Bradley Method (2002), Karen Barnes
Lactation (2002), Susan Orr
Bradley Method (2003), Lauralynn Pearson
Hypnobirthing (2005 and 2013), Ellie Shea
The Greatest Pregnancy Ever (2013), Laurel Wilson
Membership / Volunteer / Employment:
President, Doulas Association of Southern California (2003 - 2017)
Director of Regional Reps, CAPPA (2009-2012)
Marketing Director, Doula of the South Bay (2002 - current)
Member of CAPPA
Director of Education, Happiest Baby (2017 - current)
OB Care Coordinator, Providence Little Company of Mary (2018 - current)
Awards: (this is the highest honor, because it comes from my peers)
2015 - CAPPA, Grammy Award
2013 - DASC, Volunteer Doula of the Year
2009 - DASC, Labor Doula of the Year
2008 - DASC, Most Inspiring Doula of the Year
2007 - DASC, Labor Doula of the Year
2006 - Most Inspiring Doula of the Year