I find my deepest purpose when I am able to show up for others–physically, mentally, emotionally, or spiritually—during seasons of change or transition.

At different points in life, I have officiated weddings and worked with couples to craft meaningful rituals of love; offered emotional and material support for people questioning their gender or sexual identity; coordinated logistical support for loved ones in times of grief and loss; volunteered as a patient advocate for survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence; read tarot for friends and strangers; collaborated with neighbors to meet the needs of vulnerable and marginalized community members during COVID-19 stay-at-home orders; and participated in union organizing and collective bargaining. All of this work has deeply shaped who I am and how I want to show up in the world.

Professionally, I have worn a variety of hats over the past decade and a half, from grant writing for LGBTQIA+ nonprofits to online journalism to archival producing for film and television. Through this work, I developed strong research skills and a desire to find the exact right resources to meet someone’s specific needs.

But after my son was born in 2023, none of these professional hats seemed to fit anymore.

For many years—but especially over the last two years—I felt a deep pull to devote my time to being of service the way I have been in my volunteer and communal roles, to be of service to others in times of change and transition, but I wasn’t sure how. As I moved out of the thick of my own postpartum season and began to take stock of how parenthood had altered my identity, priorities, and values, I realized that doula work was calling to me.

I am drawn to postpartum work in part because the postpartum period is often overshadowed by birth. The societal emphasis on birth makes a lot of sense—it’s the big event! So much preparation and anticipation leads up to the moment when we meet our children for the first time. But what comes next? We are often left without much support or a road map of what to expect.

I don’t want you to do this alone. I am here to celebrate your wins and help you strategize through the challenges. I am excited to get to know the uniqueness of your family and offer what I can to make this transition as easeful as possible.