Education

Heritage School of Midwifery (2026) Bachelors of Science in Midwifery (in progress)

Ghosh Yoga College of India (2026) Certificate

Therapeutic & Prescriptive Yoga NASM Certified Group Personal Training Specialist (2023)

Evolation Yoga Hot Teacher Training (2022) Certificate, 250hr YA Hot Yoga Teacher

The Florida School of Traditional Midwifery (2011 - 2013) Certificate

Direct-Entry Midwifery Program, Florida Licensure MW276 Hillsborough Community College (2009-2010) Midwifery School Prerequisite Courses

Professional Experience

Clinical Director (August-present)
Heritage School of Midwifery and Health Sciences North Port, FL Responsible for overseeing the clinical education and competency development of students enrolled in the Midwifery Diploma Program at Heritage School of Midwifery. Ensures compliance with ABHES accreditation standards, NARM clinical requirements, and Florida Council of Licensed Midwifery rules. Supports students placed at West Coast clinical sites, working closely with preceptors, faculty, and the executive leadership to maintain quality clinical education that prepares students for licensure and certification.

Yoga Teacher (Feb 2024-present) The Body Electric St Petersburg, FL & Bella Prana Tampa, FL

Teaching 26&6 in the traditional Ghosh model with an emphasis on infusing trauma informed teaching and space holding for students. Providing support and high level customer care to students, fellow staff, and the daily operations of the studio. Strong focus on compassion, discipline, and cultivation of a safe environment to practice and be present in studio and out.

Expert Witness (2019-present)

Provides professional consulting for legal counsel related to malpractice cases involving community midwifery for both plaintiffs and defendants. Reviews records, provides deposition, and serves as trial expert witness as needed.

Council Member & Council Chair (2015-present)

Florida Council of Licensed Midwifery, Tallahassee, FL Appointed by the Surgeon General as Licensed Midwifery representative to assist the Florida Department of Health in monitoring, regulating, and facilitating the growth of Licensed Midwifery. Appointed Council Chair in May 2024.

Founder (2015-present) Community Roots Collective 501c3, Tampa FL

Founded and established a beloved community center focused on support for families from preconception through the first 5 years which has created a place for families to grow their roots by building community through education, resources, and love.

Faculty (2014-2022) Florida School of Traditional Midwifery, Gainesville, FL

Teaching core midwifery classes ranging from Issues in Professional Midwifery, Establishing and Maintaining a Practice, Communication, NARM review, Midwifery Practicum courses, and beyond.

Midwife (2013-Present) Barefoot Birth, Tampa, FL

Offering midwifery and prenatal care to families in the Tampa Bay area as Florida Licensed Midwife MW276 and a Certified Professional Midwife Owner (2009 -Present)

Barefoot Birth, Tampa, FL

Created a woman-centered company providing birth and postpartum midwifery and doula support, placenta services, community volunteer service, regional childbirth education classes, and birth activism events Ambassador (2008-2009)

The Birth Survey / Coalition for Improving Maternity Care Services

Marketed The Birth Survey to mothers who had given birth in the previous three years, made calls to state health departments to obtain intervention rates at the provider and facility levels Publications.