About Me

It all started with…

my elementary classroom in Houston, Texas. As a teacher surrounded by amazing women, our conversations often drifted to dreams of growing families, stories of pregnancy, and the anticipation of new life. I celebrated every positive test, helped plan baby showers, and shared in the excitement as coworkers prepared to meet their babies.

But I also sat beside those who were struggling, the ones quietly grieving another month without a pregnancy or processing a birth that did not go as they had hoped. Between lesson plans and lunch breaks, I found myself holding space for their stories, stories of joy, heartbreak, and resilience.

I did not realize it then, but my doula journey began right there in that classroom. In listening, comforting, and celebrating, I found my calling to walk alongside people through the most transformative moments of their lives, offering the kind of support every birthing person deserves.

Currently…

I live in Saint Paul with my husband, our Great Dane Apollo, and our two little ones who keep our days full of laughter, messes, and endless energy. We moved to Minnesota in 2017 and quickly fell in love with our Como neighborhood. Weekends often find us biking to cozy coffee shops, exploring new restaurants, or adventuring through Minnesota’s beautiful landscapes.

Before becoming a mother, our journey to conceive was far from simple. After a year of trying without success, I found myself overwhelmed by endless tests, advice, and opinions. Everyone seemed to have an answer, and I listened to them all. We tried everything, acupuncture, fertility yoga, meditation, and visits to IVF clinics. My days were consumed with Google searches and my heart sank each month my period came. I felt completely alone and disconnected from my own body.

Everything began to change when I found community. Connecting with other women walking the same path and working with a compassionate fertility coach helped me shift from control to trust. I learned to stop obsessing over every symptom, to breathe again, and to truly live my life regardless of the outcome.

After about 5 years, we were able to conceive our miracle baby and we also conceived her brother 11 months later. Both of my children were born at home, surrounded by peace and the kind of support that honors the strength of the birthing body. Those experiences deepened my belief in the power of being seen, heard, and supported.

Now, it is my calling and mission to guide others through their own fertility and pregnancy journeys, to hold space, offer care, and remind each person that they are never alone on this path.

Doula Training and education:

Certified HypnoBirthing Doula, Health Foundations Birth Center Intern Graduate, DONA-International Birth Doula Training, Master of Arts in Educational Leadership, Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education