My role as an artist, mother and doula is fluid. Each influences each other and provides me a creative outlet to be of service.
Creativity is my guide for processing my experiences, environments and identity. Drawing, painting and crafting are my primary methods of expression. Recently I have identified the meditative qualities to my art practice. Art as meditation allows me to support my family and doula clients from a present, intuitive and heart centered space. Creativity is life.
The meaning of mother has been an evolution from daughter, sister, babysitter, counselor, teacher to having my own children. Parenthood has been my ultimate teacher and creative guide. Motherhood is art.
My personal experience of navigating early parenthood guided me toward supporting people and families in their postpartum period. Personally I was shocked of my lack of knowledge surrounding postpartum after the birth of my first child. I had so many questions at a fragile and amazing moment in my life.
I believe new parents and birthing folks deserve to be celebrated and honored by providing them a safe space to rest, heal and bond. As a doula my goal is to provide answers to questions and resources on a wide range of topics, non judgmentally supporting an empowered entry into parenthood.
Credentials
Sleep Savvy Professional Certification training with Moorea Malatt 2021
Grandma’s Hands Pregnancy and Postpartum Herbs and Nutrition in the Southern Tradition with Divine Birth Wisdom 2020
The Reasoning Doula Mentorship with Chanel Porchia at Ancient Song Doula Services 2020
Illustrator, Home Sweet Baby by Jonna Carter, Published 2019
Babywearing for Birthworkers with Adriane Stare 2019
Birdsong Brooklyn Mentorship 2018 and 2019
Ancient Song Breastfeeding Basics 2018
DONA International Certified Postpartum Doula -PCD (DONA) 2016
Waldorf Weekend, Sunbridge Institute, Chestnut Ridge, New York 2013
Barista, Cafe Grumpy, New York, New York 2005-2013
Art Teacher, Class Academy, Portland, Oregon 2002-2004
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Art, Portland State University, Portland, Oregon 2002
School Of the Art Institute of Chicago 2001
Teacher, New Day School, Portland, Oregon 1998-1999
University of Massachusetts at Amherst 1997