After many years as a teacher, nanny, caregiver, and mother, I realized that taking care of people is something I am very good at. I believe this is the most meaningful work one could do and I have become a better person for it.

During my pregnancy I was very grateful to have the steady presence and wisdom of a doula. Even though I was fortunate to have family around me then, it helped to be supported by someone with a more balanced perspective. She gave me much-needed confidence and helped me to believe in myself as a new parent. The benefits I received from my doula sparked my interest in the field.

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

I am settled very happily in the lovely coastal town of Bellingham. When I’m not supporting families, you’ll usually find me painting, hiking, talking to my plants, or reading a good book with a cup of tea.