Meet your night doula.

I decided to become a doula when I realized that nurturing people could actually be a full-time career. After years in education working as an art teacher, I realized the parts of my job I truly loved were helping others and offering support, recognizing and honoring the unique needs of every student. So I decided to begin my doula training at Bastyr University, and it is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I discovered postpartum work is the perfect fit for me.

I feel very fortunate to help new families adjust to parenthood. As a mother of a wonderfully creative child (now young adult), I know firsthand how important nurturing, nonjudgmental, empathic support is — and how hard it can be to find. I decided to become what I always needed most as a parent, my heart expanding exponentially, and this now carries over into my doula practice.

I grew up in Louisiana, graduated from art school (RISD), earned my master’s in art education, traveled the world, and decided to move to Seattle to raise my son. Now I am settled very happily in the quiet coastal town of Bellingham. When I’m not supporting families, you’ll find me painting, hiking, talking to my plants, or reading a good book with a cup of tea.