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Keep updated on the current news!
Join Jesse, Founder of Doula Talk with Doula and Birth Organization Leaders:
Tracie Collins, CEO & Founder of the National Black Doulas Association
Carrie Kenner is co-director of Birthing From Within International and Director of the Doula From Within Training Program.
Melissa Harley, DONA International President
Barb Buckner Suárez is a Lamaze certified Childbirth Educator,
Samantha Huggins A Full Spectrum Doula, Doula Trainer, Childbirth Educator, Lactation Counselor, and Co-Founder of Carriage House Birth
Sandra Hernandes,Ph.D. Founder of Doulas Latinas, Psychologist and SMC Full Circle Doula
Carrie Banks is the Volunteer Services Manager for Postpartum Support International
Amy Haderer is a birth doula, fine artist/illustrator, mama of six, and founder of [M]otherboard Birth.
in 2019 I had the privilege of working with an amazing team of researchers to publish an article on the The Cost Effectiveness of Doulas In the First Two Births.
Join me and my Oregon Doula Association colleagues Courtney Everson, Deb Catlin and Kimberly Porter at the upcoming DONA Conference in Seattle WA July 29-31st www.dona.org
I have a theory. Connection is the single greatest act of activist we can take as a being on the planet--and as with all aspects of humanity--it starts with birth.
Who in the birth field inspires you? Take them out to lunch. Ask them what you can do to improve healthcare!
(l-r) Heather Meyer (communications), Raeben Nolan (President), Kimberly Porter (Diverse Communities), Courtney Everson (Vice Pres), Krystal Stanley (Treasurer), Leticia West (Membership), Tricia Merrit (Member-At-Large), Tierra Salmon (Secretary), Deb Catlin (Education), Jesse Remer (Policy/Advocacy)
Oregon Doula Association Affiliates and Supporters,
The Oregon Doula Association's Board of Directors met this quarter for the first time, gathering together to continue to work on behalf of Oregon doulas, families, and our communities at-large. The energy and enthusiasm in the room was palpable, as board members shared their skills and experience while collaborating on visioning and actions for this historic association.
The ODA is actively working on organizational development, policy change and community outreach. We will be sending updates and keeping you informed of relevant information and opportunities for direct involvement.
Things to look out for and look forward to:
-New opportunities to join ODA committees: The ODA will be reaching out to old and new supporters to work together on specific projects. Descriptions of committees and contact information will be posted soon.
-ODA website and resource pages
-Future ODA membership and benefits
-ODA Quarterly Newsletter
-ODA Thursday Trusty Tips will be regularly sent via email with little tidbits of up to date doula related actions and information.
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Thank you for your involvement and support!