Position:
Owner/Operator at Yker Acres CSA & Pastured Pigs, Certified Birth Doula at Self Employed
Work:
Yker Acres CSA & Pastured Pigs
- Wrenshall, MN since Jan 2010
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Owner/Operator
Self Employed
- Duluth and surrounding area since Aug 2008
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Certified Birth Doula
Carlton County WIC Program
- Cloquet, MN Apr 2010 - Feb 2013
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Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
Birthing Ways-Doula Connection
- Duluth, MN Aug 2008 - Mar 2012
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Doula
Birthing Ways-Doula Connection
Oct 2009 - Aug 2010
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Car Seat Coordinator
Duluth Commuity Education
Sep 2009 - Mar 2010
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Natural Parenting Class
Education:
University of Minnesota-Duluth 1993 - 1995
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 1992 - 1993
Itasca Community College 1989 - 1991
Grand Rapids High School 1986 - 1989
Skills:
Pregnancy, Coaching, Birth, Babies, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Teaching, Health Education, Wellness Coaching
Interests:
Mentoring new Doulas, volunteering at DONA; participating in education within our local Birth Community; supporting breastfeeding families; and working with women throughout their pregnancy journey; participating in panel discussions at our local Birth Fair; and most of all being a Doula!
Honor & Awards:
In the Doula Spirit Fund Award (August 2010) and Northland Chapter Childbirth Collective Scholarship (April 2008)