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Diana is an experienced birth doula serving Western Wisconsin & Minnesota. She has over ten years of experience in local and national birth advocacy, with a focus on patient rights in birth, access to out-of-hospital midwifery, and vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). Her offices are located at TruLiving Birth Center in Menomonie WI, where she holds prenatal & postpartum visits, a monthly cesarean & VBAC support group, and more. She is the mother of 2 rambunctious boys, the youngest born at home in Wisconsin after a previous homebirth transfer and cesarean. She has attended over 150 births since 2018. Diana is originally an attorney, having practiced a combination of corporate and healthcare law for 9 years after graduating from Boston University School of Law in 2011. Although she is still licensed to practice and birth rights is her origin story, these days she considers herself a "recovering lawyer". When she is not doula-ing, she enjoys running, traveling to national parks, and amateur Northern Lights hunting.

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Shemika Whiteside, MSSW, LCSW is the Founder/Executive Director of Zora’s Cradle in Louisville, KY. Mrs. Whiteside received a Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Louisville and a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with a minor in Black Studies from the University of Illinois-Springfield. Mrs. Whiteside has worked in various mental health settings maintaining her unwavering focus on mothers and small children. As a perinatal psychotherapist, Mrs. Whiteside works with mothers and/or families who are struggling with perinatal mental illness during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Mrs. Whiteside is currently a social work doctoral student at The University of Louisville researching the impact of perinatal mood disorders, as evidence indicates that depression and other mood disorders in parents can have a harmful impact on children, including cognitive difficulties, insecure attachment, and behavioral problems.

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Tracy Donegan is a Registered Midwife, author, Founder of GentleBirth, and an advocate for positive birth experiences. Born in Dublin Tracy is a contributing writer for pregnancy & birth-related advice for several European publications. Tracy has a special interest in emotional well-being in pregnancy and the impact of mindfulness in pregnancy and parenting.

Tracy is a DONA International Approved Birth Doula Trainer and facilitates the training of professional birth partners internationally.

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Renelle Olchowski is a passionate birth coach, doula, and the founder of Birth & Blossom. With a deep commitment to empowering women throughout their pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journeys, Renelle combines her expertise in birth coaching with her background as an bodyworker to offer holistic support tailored to each client’s unique needs. Drawing from her own experiences and extensive knowledge, she helps families cultivate confidence, make informed decisions, and embrace the transformative power of birth. Renelle’s mission is to help women trust their bodies, advocate for their preferences, and experience birth as a positive, empowering event.

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Khristee Rich helps women to prioritize their health and wellness before conception so they not only conceive naturally past 35, but so they will be healthy and joyful along the whole pregnancy/birth journey. She is the host of Holistic Me TV on YouTube and the author of a forthcoming three-book series on healing childbirth. Her stories and practical advice have been featured on Mother.ly, Midwifery Today, Women’s World, First for Women, as well as the Amazon Bestseller, Food Heals, and many podcasts.


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FiND Genetics is a telemedicine genetic counseling service that helps anyone planning a pregnancy or currently pregnant get the latest info on testing options and support so that they can advocate for genetic testing that truly matters to them and the health of their baby.

With clarity, compassion, and convenience- we help guide you to decisions that align with your values and beliefs.

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I am a deeply experienced physician with extensive experience in maternal, child, and adolescent health, particularly within diverse communities. Well-respected leader who can supervise, develop, and motivate staff and build a positive working environment. Background in working with diverse internal and external stakeholders to build partnerships that lead to more equitable healthcare solutions and better outcomes.

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Charles Johnson has dedicated his life to the pursuit of what his own family failed to receive – safe, respectful, & equitable maternal health outcomes in America. His passion for systemic change is driven by his love for his wife, Kira, who passed away following the birth of their second child. In April 2016, Kira underwent a routine c-section following an uncomplicated pregnancy. Hours later, she died from internal hemorrhaging despite adamant pleas for help from medical professionals by her husband and loved ones. Her story exemplifies the current crises happening in America: rising rates of maternal mortality and the silencing of Black voices. After experiencing the unimaginable, Charles harnessed his pain and used it to pursue the highest level of good. He channeled his grief into founding 4Kira4Moms, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving birth outcomes in America. Charles knows childbirth should be empowering and free of fear for all mothers. 4Kira4Moms advocates for improved maternal health policies and regulations, educates about the impact of maternal mortality in our communities, provides support to victims’ loved ones, and approaches maternal mortality as a human rights issue.

Mothers are the very framework of our society.

They teach us how to love unconditionally and are willing to protect the most vulnerable among us. The loss of even one at the hands of an unjust system robs our country of what it needs most.
Charles has used his voice and story to advocate for change at countless events and media appearances all over the country. He is a board member of March for Moms and serves as Chairman of the Fairness of Injured Patients Act, which seeks to restore the rights of victims of medical negligence in California. Charles has testified twice before Congress and helped pass key legislation including: the Preventing Maternal Death Act of 2018, the Protecting Moms Who Served Act of 2021, and the California Momnibus. He is currently working with Congress to pass the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021, an unprecedented set of bills addressing every aspect of the maternal health crisis happening in America.

Charles was also honored by Oprah Winfrey on OWNSpotlight’s 2020 fatherhood special entitled, “Honoring our Kings – Celebrating Black Fatherhood.”
In addition to his advocacy work, Charles is busy raising his two beautiful boys, Charles V and Langston, who keep their mothers’ spirit alive powerfully every day.

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