Alyssa is a Louisville native and graduated in 2011 from Western Kentucky University with a BFA
in Theatre. After a couple years spent in Los Angeles, CA pursuing her dream of performing she
settled back in Louisville. She met her husband shortly after they now have 2 daughters.

Alyssa was inspired to become a doula after her own birth experiences. She had a doula for both pregnancies and felt so empowered and transformed after each birth that she knew this was what she wanted to do for
others. She believes her background in theatre has prepared her for the unpredictability of birth work
and does her best to bring a sense of calm to every situation.

When she’s not working as a doula, sheenjoys hiking, practicing yoga, being a huge musical theatre nerd, strolling the aisles at Target and designing her dream farmhouse. Alyssa also shares her home with a dog, 2 tortoises and a pig named Penny.

Ashley is a military spouse and mother of three. She met her husband in Dallas, TX and they have been married for 10 years. Her passion for the birth world began with her first pregnancy. Finding herself stationed in one of the worst states to have a baby, she decided early on to become educated on all of her options surrounding prenatal care and her upcoming birth. She quickly learned that being educated wasn’t enough, she was a young first time mother and a woman of color living in the south who was not taken seriously. She then decided to hire a doula to also help advocate for her and her family. Ashley walked away from her first birth feeling extremely empowered and amazed by the manner in which her doula treated her during her birth.

Ashley began researching while learning more about the rewarding job of being a doula while also having her 2nd child (with her doula by her side) and living overseas, in South Korea. She later went on to have her 3rd baby at home with just herself and her husband. An experience that she would say changed her life forever.
 

She truly believes in helping birthing people discover their power and their voice in one of the most special moments of their lives.

On her time off you can find Ashley hiking, working out and just spending time with her husband and her children. She enjoys listening to crime podcasts and cooking authentic Mexican meals for her friends and family

Ashton moved to Louisville in 2005 to attend the University of Louisville where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. For over a decade since, she has committed her time to jobs with a focus on supporting children and families. In 2011 she married her husband, a Louisville native, and firmly planted roots here. That same year, she began a Master's program at the University of Louisville to further her education in an effort to support families through mental health counseling, which she completed in 2013. She has worked with many families as a mental health counselor and is a Licensed Mental Health Counseling Associate in the state of Indiana. Her wealth of knowledge as a mental health counselor is a valuable asset to supporting families through the joys and challenges of welcoming new babies.

Giving birth to her first child in 2013 opened her up to the world of birth and she quickly developed a fierce passion for it. After a long period of "waiting for the right time”, and welcoming her second baby in 2016, she finally made the leap to officially become a DONA trained doula.

Fun fact: Kate and Rebecca were her Doulas! She is excited to continue her lifelong passion supporting others in her role as a doula, walking alongside parents as they prepare themselves to meet the most important people of their lives. When not working Ashton enjoys being a homebody with her family, reading, and watching a little too much Netflix.

Cari has been a dedicated birth and postpartum doula since 2019. Her commitment to supporting families as they transition into parenthood is evident in her professional and academic endeavors as well in all aspects of her life. Her belief that there is nothing more special than watching people become parents is at the forefront of all she does. 

Cari holds a bachelor’s degree in Social Work with minors in sociology and psychology from IUS and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Health Administration and Organizational Leadership.  She attended the International Doula Institute and has certification as both a birth and postpartum doula, as well as childbirth educator and lactation counseling. 

Cari is passionate about supporting NICU families, a focus near to her heart since her first child was born premature. She has worked with the Norton Healthcare doula program since it’s inception. Her focus is on providing education to those with limited access and empowering the underserved to advocate for their healthcare. 

Cari and her husband were married in 2018 and are the parents of three children. In their spare time, you can find them traveling, leading worship together at their church, or adventuring with their kids.

Carrie was born and raised in Louisville and married the love of her life in 2020. Together they have 4 incredible kids, 2 girls and 2 boys. Carrie loved watching "A Baby Story" on TLC in high school. 

In the middle of her first pregnancy, Carrie attended a local childbirth class that changed the trajectory of her life! It left her feeling so informed and empowered for her own birth experiences and was the spark for her eventual career doing the same for others. 

After the birth of her children, Carrie passionately began helping others with childbirth and breastfeeding education. Her hope is to help others embrace their power and have the best birth experiences possible.

Her other passions include animal rescue and helping to reduce the homeless pet population. Her family is usually fostering at least one dog with Louisville Metro Animal Services. She also enjoys crocheting and photography.

 Fun Fact: Rebecca and Carrie graduated high school together!

Cheryl is a Louisville native and has worked in early childhood education and as a family photographer for the last several years. With each of her three unique pregnancy and birth experiences, her passion for education and advocacy for new parents has grown. As a young mom, she experienced firsthand the impact that educated and informed choices and the support of a doula can have on the entire pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey. Her goal as a doula is to support the entire new family with encouragement, empathy, and the knowledge to build trust in their own strengths and abilities to care for their newborn. 

In addition to birth advocacy, Cheryl is a Lactation Educator and is passionate about connecting new parents with information and resources to support them in achieving their unique feeding goals. After experiencing firsthand with her oldest son how hard it can be to navigate contradicting advice and opinions, she made it a goal to pursue certification as an IBCLC in the future. 

Cheryl and her fiance and their large blended family love trips to Red River Gorge, Climb Nulu, and walks through the Zoo. They are members of Keneseth Israel Congregation. She loves to spend her free time re-watching Star Wars or Lord of the Rings, and drinking oat milk lattes. 

Clare and her husband Brian live in the Highlands with their three rambunctious kids. Clare graduated from Western Illinois University in 2008 with a degree in Social Work. After graduating college she moved to Louisville and began working as the Post Placement Director at a local adoption agency where her passion for supporting new parents was ignited. She has always been drawn to all things birth, postpartum, and newborn babies. She completed her birth doula training in 2012 as a way to become more informed about the birthing process before growing her own family. Her passion and knowledge of the birthing process and options grew exponentially. She became involved with the Kentucky Home Birth Coalition and proceeded to have three amazing birthing experiences under the care of local midwives in the comfort of her own home. After having her first child she realized the gravity of how important support for new parents is in the postpartum season and how our culture is seriously lacking in this regard. She became determined to work in any way possible to help fulfill this need. She completed her postpartum doula training in 2014 and began facilitating local support groups for new moms. She loves being able to use all of her years of education and experience to support new parents in this sacred and vulnerable transition. It is an absolute honor and joy for her. When Clare isn’t working with new parents and babies you can find her spending time with her family and friends. She loves hiking, camping, getting dirty in her garden, and cooking tasty meals for her family.

Erin is a shapeshifter, space maker, and inter-disciplinarian. Her work as a doula is inspired by years of studying the magic of bodies, situational adaptability, and advocacy. 

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Erin graduated from the University of Louisville with a BA in Humanities and from American University with a MA in Arts Management before settling back in her hometown of Louisville with her husband Shane in 2015. 

A lifelong dancer, she found a new movement practice as a yoga instructor and currently teaches at multiple local studios.

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With the guidance of Kate and Rebecca, Erin became a mother to Fitz in 2017 and Murphy in 2021. Her very different, but equally beautiful, birth experiences helped her truly understand the importance of an empowered birth and inspired her to become a doula. Her primary goal is for each birthing person to feel empowered, supported, and advocated for in a personal way.

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A lifelong learner, Erin is also a photographer, reiki master, amateur chef, and wannabe unicorn. When she’s not wrapped up in her latest hobby, you can find her porch sitting with dear friends at Nolin Lake.

Jaimie was introduced to the doula world through a prenatal yoga class that she attended through both of her births. After connecting with the instructor, who was a doula, and other pregnant women in her class, she discovered a Lamaze birth education course which changed the trajectory of her life. Through this class, she realized how powerful it is to be able to advocate for yourself through informed decision making and empowerment. She wanted to be able to impact others in the same way, which led her to become a certified birth educator, doula, and prenatal yoga instructor. Before pursuing this career, Jaimie was an elementary school teacher for Bullitt County Public Schools for 9 years. She is currently still substitute teaching and empowering students. Jaimie also stays very active and spends most of her free time exploring, gardening, reading, jogging, and relaxing outdoors with her two sons and husband! She is always looking for new ways to expand and grow!

Latoya has built an extensive career supporting families in Kentuckiana. She has spent 21 years working in childcare settings and has been a Professional Nanny for 11 years. Working with children of all ages and supporting families in all stages of parenthood has been her calling. This experience led to the natural progression of becoming a Postpartum Doula in 2021, to further support families in their earliest days together. 

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Inspired by Mary Poppins, Latoya admired how she not only cared for children but also transformed the lives of entire families. Specializing in making transitions as smooth as possible for growing families, Latoya's passion lies in easing the lives of parents and caregivers, enabling them to enjoy quality time with their children.

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Many in Kentuckiana know Latoya as Louisville area’s nanny extraordinaire! She’s also the mom to her biggest love, an incredible 16 year old! 

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In her free time, Latoya loves to travel. She lives for adventure, good food, and fun with friends!

Marci married her high school sweetheart in 2010 and together they have four wonderful children.  After having a traumatic first birth experience, she knew there had to be a better way for delivering her future children. She connected with Kate and Rebecca to attend their Lamaze class and learned just how valuable doulas are to a positive birth experience.  This class helped prepare them for an unexpected precipitous labor and gave them confidence to self-advocate with medical staff. For Marci's final delivery they were blessed to have Rebecca assist with the birth. 

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Marci graduated from Murray State University with a degree in Learning and Behavior Disorders. Later she completed her Master's Degree in Elementary Education at Indiana University while serving families as a Special Education Teacher in Oldham County.  

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Her passion continues to be supporting parents in the midst of family transitions.

When she's not serving families she loves spending time with her own family, especially swimming, playing with their dogs, and family movie nights.

Naomi lives in Southern Indiana with her husband and two children. Inspired by her own empowering birthing experiences, Naomi realized her passion for helping other families achieve similar positive experiences. This passion brought her to the professional side of the birthing world and she completed her birth doula certification through DONA International. 

Naomi has seen how childbirth can empower families and seeks to positively shape the experiences of Kentuckiana families. She understands the invaluable nature of continuous support throughout the birthing process.

With a strong commitment to providing exceptional support, Naomi strives to be the same passionate advocate for your family that she is for her own. She brings exceptional communication skills, a keen listening ear, and a healthy sense of humor to her role as a doula.

In her free time, Naomi enjoys spending time with her husband and children, indulging in all things food, and going on cruises.

Whitney is a native Louisvillian. She graduated from Kentucky State University in 2012, with BA in History and was briefly an educator in Frankfort, KY, before relocating back to Louisville, KY in 2014.

Since relocating, Whitney has been a legal advocate for Kentucky families living in poverty. She has always had a passion for supporting people in their time of need. Whitney is trained by the Pro Doula organization. She believes that the postpartum experience is different for every family, and offers postpartum support catered to individual family needs. 

In her free time she likes to dive into all things Harry Potter, Marvel, and GoT.