Professional Summary

Globally respected midwife with over 20 years of experience in community-based and academic settings. Renowned for advancing midwifery practice through innovative care models, strategic leadership, and educational initiatives. Expertise spans maternal-child health systems, curriculum development, and professional advocacy, with a demonstrated commitment to improving maternity care access, safety, and outcomes worldwide.

Licenses and Certifications

  • Licensed Midwife (LM) – Texas (2015-2025) and Oklahoma (2020-Present), USA
  • Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) w/ Bridge Certificate – North American Registry of Midwives
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Advanced Provider Certification (2002-2027)
  • AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Provider Certification (2002-2027)

Education

  • Master of Arts in Maternal-Child Health Systems
     Bastyr University – Kenmore, WA, USA | Graduated: 2019
  • Certified Professional Midwife Training
     Association of Texas Midwives Midwifery Training Program (ATMMTP) | Graduated: 2015
  • Associate of Arts in Sociology
     Tulsa Community College – Tulsa, OK, USA | Pending: 3 credits

Professional Experience

Tulsa Birth Center – Tulsa, OK, USA

Owner and Executive Director | 2014 – Present

  • Pioneered the development of a high-volume, client-centered birth center, growing from 12 to 160+ births annually over 10 years.
  • Designed and implemented sustainable care models to support midwives’ professional well-being and client satisfaction.
  • Mentored midwives and students, ensuring excellence in clinical practice and education.
  • Collaborated with state stakeholders to enhance midwifery regulations and expand licensed midwives’ scope of practice.

Bastyr University – Kenmore, WA, USA

Adjunct Faculty, Graduate Programs in Midwifery and Maternal-Child Health Systems | 2019 – Present

  • Delivered advanced courses in Clinical Seminar, The Business of Midwifery, and Utilizing Health Data.
  • Supported student learning through mentorship in clinical decision-making, management strategies, and maternal health improvement.

Midwives College of Utah (MCU) & ATMMTP

Clinical Preceptor | 2015 – Present

  • Provided hands-on training and mentorship for midwifery students, focusing on competency-based education.
  • Guided students through preparation for CPM credentialing with rigorous evaluations and individualized support.

Professional Leadership and Advocacy

Midwives Alliance of North America (MANA)

  • President: Directed initiatives to elevate midwifery care, promote midwifery-led models, and foster global collaboration.
  • Director of Organizational Development:
    • Directed strategic planning for education, advocacy, and organizational growth.
    • Developed a national COVID-19 emergency management program to address hospital capacity challenges and ensure continuity of care.

National Association of Certified Professional Midwives – Oklahoma Chapter

  • President: Led the team that authored Oklahoma’s landmark midwifery legislation, “Shepherd’s Law,” and its administrative rules.

Advisory Committee on Midwifery – Oklahoma State Department of Health

  • Advocated for the expansion of midwifery scope of practice while ensuring safety and transparency in regulatory frameworks.

Midwives Society of Oklahoma

  • Educational Director
    • Designed and coordinated educational initiatives to enhance midwifery practice statewide.
  • President
    • Organized professional development opportunities, workshops, and seminars for midwives in Oklahoma.

Key Skills

  • Practice management and strategic leadership
  • Holistic prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care
  • Clinical education and mentorship for emerging midwives
  • Curriculum development and delivery of accredited continuing education programs
  • Advocacy for equitable and accessible maternity care

Academic and Professional Contributions

  • Capstone: Sustainable Models for Community-Based Midwifery – Master’s project focused on creating sustainable frameworks to support midwifery care delivery and practice management, Bastyr University, 2019
  • Sustainable Practice in Community-Based Midwifery – 1-hour MEAC Accredited CEU, developer/instructor, presented at MANA Conference, 2019
  • Midwifery: A Path Forward for a New Age – 1-hour MEAC Accredited CEU, developer/instructor, presented at MANA Conference, 2020
  • Understanding Medication and IV Administration in Midwifery – 8-hour CEU, developer/instructor, presented at MSO 2024, planned for MSO 2025
  • Resolving Labor Dystocias – 2-hour CEU, developer/instructor, presented at MSO 2024