MEET ZOE
Our birth stories are not a single moment, but a steady remembrance weaving through our consciousness as the memories that shape our lives unfold.
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As your doula, I will join you in this journey to ensure that every step of it is guided by you.
With evidence-based care and support, I'll help you make your story unfold on your terms.
MY STORY
I have two decades of experience working as an educator, producer, program director and foster care provider. My work has always been centered on attunement; taking that extra time to listen, and hone in on how to create celebration and care around the stories that shape us.
I began my career as a history teacher, and moved to Portland in 2008 to direct and develop middle school programs. I later started a small business focused on curriculum development and producing public art and films that share the stories of women, LGBTQ, and Black and brown communities.
I produced and managed the installation of the Black Heritage Art Markers on Alberta Street, the first LGBTQ mural in Portland, Never Look Away, and the Fiercest Athletes mural across from Powell's Bookstore.
My life’s purpose has always been attuning to the stories around us, to create a more full vision of our collective possibilities. My own pregnancies and birth experiences have led me to shift my skills and passions towards supporting the birthing experience for families.
I have focused my work on celebrating, acknowledging and making room for the stories that shape us—and I believe that birth is one of the singularly most important stories we have.
CERTIFICATIONS
& EDUCATION
DONA International Birth Doula Training
Foundation of Lactation 101 Training
Adult/Child/Infant CPR and First Aid, Red Cross
Certified THW (Traditional Healthcare Worker)
Trauma-Informed Care for Birth Workers
Mothertree (9 month business incubator and mentorship for doulas)
DONA International (Surrogacy for Birth Doulas)
Motivational Interviewing
Bachelors of Science in Public Administration
Teaching Certificate