Meet the Midwife

As I start my fifth year of serving families as a midwife, I still feel awe and humility at how capable and wondrous our bodies are, and how complicated families are! This year I am also challenged and invigorated by having a student midwife working with me.

I owe my deep love of learning to my parents. It might even be true that I am an education addict! I have a BSc in Linguistics and an MEd in Bilingual/ESL studies from Tulane University. While I was completing my midwifery training through the Association of Texas Midwives Midwifery Training Program and getting licensed (February 2018), I started my educational journey toward becoming a registered nurse (licensed in June 2019). This winter I hope to finish my B.S.N. and start a master's degree in family practice through UT Arlington. in 2021, I completed the requirements to sit for my certification as an international board-certified lactation consultant (IBCLC).

I like to tell folks that midwifery and nursing are my third career. After moving to Texas in 1992, I worked as an educator and teacher trainer, I spent 10 years working for the State of Texas as a grants and contracts specialist in workforce development. During this time, my family also grew. I have 2 sons and a daughter now in their early 20's. It has been a joy watching them grow and learn, and I look forward to welcoming grandchildren one day!