Public Speaking and Facilitation

Community Engagement and Public Health

“Ese Ne Tekrema” translates to “the teeth and the tongue”, symbolizing how two things that may clash sometimes still need each other to function. For the Akan people of Ghana, this symbol represents friendship, interdependence, and mutual support. As an experienced birth worker, advocate and public health professional I bring my intersection of knowledge to improving systemic maternal and infant health outcomes.

The answer to improving outcomes for families requires a full community approach to change, not just one profession.

With over a decade of grassroots experience in community engagement, doula work, and public health I provide a transformative outlook on systemic and professional growth. Through speaking engagements, consulting, and coaching my goal is simple: support the people and systems who serve birthing families by equipping you with the necessary tools to elevate your work and team.

Ways we can work together…

Speaking Engagements

From conference presentations, and panel discussions to workshops I enjoy creating spaces to encourage people to identify action opportunities to improve outcomes and foster collaboration.

Consulting

I partner with organizations, programs, and initiatives working to improve maternal and infant health outcomes and strengthen community-centered care. Drawing from my experience in public health, community engagement, and birth work, I help translate ideas into practical strategies, strengthen programming, and identify opportunities to better serve families.

Doula Coaching

Did you know most doulas stop practicing within 3 years? After 6 successful years and counting, as an award winning doula, mother and wife I recognize that true mastery in birth work extends far beyond comfort measures and birth support. It requires cultivating deep confidence, clear communication, sound business moves, along with a healthy work-life harmony to flourish and not burn out. Through doula coaching, I can help you step boldly into your purpose.

Smiling woman in colorful African-print clothing poses beside an African American birth-work conference poster and blue, purple, and silver balloon decorations.

Group of women posing at a maternal health event in front of a backdrop featuring The Ebony Canal, Nurture Birth & Health, Doula B, and Missouri Perinatal Quality Collaborative logos.

Auditorium stage decorated with balloon arches and a presentation screen reading “Honoring a Safe Space to Organize: The Story of MOMonnibus.”

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For more information and availability for keynote or panel discussion features, professional coaching, consulting, and media interviews, please reach out via the form.