I am a professionally trained Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula, Childbirth Educator, and Certified Lactation Educator.
 
I have more than 20 years of professional experience supporting women and families moving through stages and phases of parenthood. I have  a passion for improving birth outcomes, advocates informed decision making and uses evidence-based literature and practices throughout perinatal care.
 
In the community, I have volunteered Doula support for Mission Hills’ Black Infant Health, facilitated breastfeeding classes and support groups for Soul Food for Your Baby and I continue  to guest lecture at California State University, Northridge on Women’s Health. I have a Master’s degree in Family Studies from California State University Northridge.

I am currently working as a Postpartum Doula on our GAAINS Postpartum Doula Program for African-American families.