My passion for supporting others developed years ago when I was a sophomore in high school, working with peers in the special education program. After high school I attended college at Seattle University and graduated in 2008 with a Bachelors in Psychology. Upon graduating, I started working with a local not-for-profit, providing therapy for Autistic children and teens. It was during this time I attended the University of Washington and graduated in 2013 with a Masters in Education. After graduating from UW, I became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and worked as a Program Manager at the not-for-profit for four years before beginning the transition to doula support. 

After the birth of my second child, I felt called to supporting families as they begin their journey into parenthood. I am passionate about working with all birthing people and their partners during this beautiful transition. Supporting individuals as they find their voice within the birth process, and building their confidence postpartum is a large part of my love for this career. I welcome and create a safe space for all families, including LGBTQI+, families of color, neurodiverse families, bereaved families and solo parents. I completed the birth doula training through The Simkin Center for Allied Birth Vocations in May of 2018 along with their online training for breastfeeding support. In July of 2018, I finished my postpartum doula training through The Simkin Center. I became a certified birth doula through DONA in February of 2019. I was also part of the Swedish Hospital Doula Program as a birth and bereavement doula from 2019 to 2025.

Along with feeling passionate about birth and postpartum work, I am an Office fanatic, amateur baker, avid gardener and a die hard Seattle Mariners fan. During my free time (hahaha I have 3 kids. What is free time?!) I can be found tending to my growing indoor plant collection (how many is too many?), reading a female lead fantasy novel or a historical fiction book that gives me a good therapeutic cry, baking treats for clients and friends, and spending as much time as possible outdoors.

Education and Training

  • 2008 Bachelors in Psychology from Seattle University

  • 2013 Masters in Education with an Emphasis in Applied Behavioral Analysis from University of Washington

  • 2014 Board Certified Behavior Analyst

  • 2018 Birth Doula Skills Training, Simkin Center for Allied Birth Vocations at Bastyr University

  • 2018 Breastfeeding for Doulas, Simkin Center for Allied Birth Vocations at Bastyr University

  • 2018 Postpartum Doula Skills Training, Simkin Center for Allied Birth Vocations at Bastyr University

  • 2019 DONA Certified

  • May 2019 Rebozo Training with Big Belly Services

  • December 2019 TENS Training

  • October 2020 Spinning Babies

  • November 2020 Gold Birth and Beyond Conference

  • November 2020 Gold Learning Infant Sleep Symposium

  • January 2021 When Survivors Give Birth

  • January 2022 Recertified, DONA International Doula

  • September 2023 Exploring the Self: A Doula’s Guide to Discussing Race, Gender, and Privilege in Birth and Postpartum Work (DONA webinar)

  • September 2023 Postpartum Mood Disorders: How to Build Your Client’s Postpartum Resiliency (DONA webinar)

  • May 2024 Supporting Autistic Parents During the Perinatal Period from a Neurodivergent Affirming Lens

  • November 2024 DONA International Summit (Creating Neurospicy Birth Spaces: Amplifying Equity for the Neurodivergent Population, Storykeeping for Doulas: Cultivating Radical Listening Presence, Amplifying Support: Caring for Families After Pregnancy Loss and Proactively Addressing Prevention, Supporting Queer Families in the Perinatal Period: Moving from Tolerance to Cultural Humility, etc.)

  • November 2025 Red Cross Adult and Infant CPR/First Aid/AED Certification

 *Updated COVID and flu shots in October 2025. I also mask in my clients’ homes at all times around new babies. Only working with vaccinated families.