My journey into birth work began with a deep love for my career at Overlake Childbirth Center. For over six years, I’ve worked closely with nurses, midwives, and providers, giving me a front-row seat to the many ways birth and postpartum can unfold. This experience offered me a unique lens and a deep understanding of how to help families navigate the hospital system with confidence and clarity.

When I became a parent, everything changed. Experiencing pregnancy, birth, and the transition into parenthood firsthand opened my eyes to the emotional depth and vulnerability of the perinatal period. That chapter sparked my passion and commitment to helping others feel empowered, supported and safe during this journey.

Before entering the birth world, I spent nearly a decade in restaurants and hospitality. That season of life taught me how to anticipate needs before they’re spoken, stay grounded in intense moments, and create an environment of comfort and trust.

My approach is trauma-informed and family-centered, with a special focus on emotional safety and perinatal mental health. Whether I’m offering steady reassurance, coordinating smoothly with your care team, or helping you settle in after baby’s arrival, my goal is simple: that you feel confident, supported, and deeply cared for, every step of the way.

What I Bring to Families

• 6+ years supporting births/postpartum at Overlake Childbirth Center

• Trauma-informed, family-centered approach

• Focus on emotional safety & perinatal mental health

• Seamless collaboration with nurses, midwives, and providers

• Hospitality-honed skills: anticipate needs, remain calm, create comfort

• Practical, non-judgmental guidance for partners and families

Training, Education & Certifications

• Bastyr University (Simkin Center) — Birth Doula Workshop

• DONA International — certification in progress

• Washington State — birth doula certification application submitted

• Bellevue College — B.S. Healthcare Management & Leadership

• Additional continuing education interests: labor coping, lactation initiation, trauma‑informed care, perinatal mental health

Hospital Projects & Collaboration

• TeamBirth implementation: Co-led project launch to promote shared plans, and clear role communication among care team

• Cesarean‑reduction efforts: education and process improvement alongside clinical teams

• Prenatal colostrum collection program: helped develop materials and workflows to support breastfeeding families

• Perinatal bereavement team: developed staff education and family‑centered support and resources, improved workflows