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Stand Together: Level Up

Minneapolis, Minnesota (Virtual Option-Keynotes Live Online)

October 19-22, 2023

Keynote Speakers

Keynotes Sessions (In-Person & Online Live Stream for Virtual Registrants)

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Frankie Robertson
MPA
The Role of Doulas in Advocating for Perinatal Health Policies
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Jen Hamilton
RN, BSN, CEN, RNC-OB
The Next Level: What the Future Holds for Hospital-Based Doula Collaboration
Level Up Your Online Presence: A Social Media Workshop with Tiktok Creator, Jen Hamilton (Pre-Con Track B)
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Jabina Coleman
LCSW, IBCLC
Everyone Wants to Hold the Baby, Who Will Hold the Mother?® Perinatal Mood Disorders and Infant Feeding Choices
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Venus Standard
MSN, CNM, APRN, FACNM, LCCE, CD(DONA), Co-Presenter
Racial Disparities in Perinatal Health, A National Crisis: Concordant Perinatal Doulas are Making a Difference
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Dr. Jacquelyn McMillian Bohler
Ph.D., CNM, CNE, Co-Presenter
Racial Disparities in Perinatal Health, A National Crisis: Concordant Perinatal Doulas are Making a Difference
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Dr. Stephanie Devane-Johnson
Ph.D., CNM, FACNM, Co-Presenter
Racial Disparities in Perinatal Health, A National Crisis: Concordant Perinatal Doulas are Making a Difference
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Dr. Kyrah Brown
PhD
Doulas and Data: Leveraging Evaluation to Demonstrate Impact
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Gail Tully
CPM
The New Path of Birth: The Science and Delight of New Insights in Fetal Rotation Through the Anatomy of Birth

Concurrent and Special Sessions

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Adriana Lozada
AdvCD(DONA), CSC, CEMC, CBP, SATP
Dismantle Learned Compliance: Level Up Your Prenatal Meetings to Support Birth Physiology
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Clare Heggie
MA
The Role of Doulas in Supporting Safe & Affirming Perinatal Healthcare for Queer Families
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Dr. Bethany M. Kum
DDS
Babes, Tongues, & Ties: Doula Support to Optimize the Feeding Journey
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Kimberly Seals Allers
she/her/hers, Founder, Irth & Executive Director, Narrative Nation, Inc.
Battling Bias: Learning from the Lived Experience to Improve Perinatal Care & Advance Health Equity - 2022 Data from IRTH App’s Digital Platform
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J.C. Hallman
Author, Say Anarcha
Say Anarcha: Writing the Story of The Mother of Gynecology
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Sarah Juliusson
Founder, The Website Doula, Certified StoryBrand Guide, MSN, She/Her/Hers
Hero or Guide? Level Up Your Website by Centering Your Clients
Passing the Grunt Test: Simple Steps to Make Sure Your Website Works for You- Trainers Track
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Dr. Jessica Liddell
PhD, MPH, MSW
Developing the Doula Workforce: Identifying Opportunities & Obstacles to Improve Maternal Mental Health Outcomes in Rural Settings
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Juan Irby
LD, PD, NPE
Embracing Male Doulas: Meeting the Unique Needs of Men in Doula Training- Trainers Track
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Dr. Holly Horan
PhD, Co-Presenter
Community Based Strategies for Increasing Access to Doula Care
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Dalia Abrams
MPH, LCCE, BDT/CD(DONA), Co-Presenter
Community Based Strategies for Increasing Access to Doula Care
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Dr. Ann Peralta
DrPH, MPH
YOUR CHOICE: A Decision-Making Tool for Induction of Labor
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TaKiesha Smith
CD(DONA), CLC, CCHW
Doulas and Stillbirth Prevention
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Penny Bussell Stansfield
BA(Hons), AdvCD/BDT(DONA), LCCE, CLC, LMT, Microbiome Educator
Foundations for Health: Optimizing Baby's Gut Microbiome
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Nikia Lawson
BDT/CD(DONA)
Trainers Talk Shop: Tips, Tricks, and Strategies to Enhance Doula Training- Trainers Track
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Krista Maltais
AdvPCD/PDT(DONA), ALC, BS Family Studies
Support for Doulas Without Children
Collaboration vs. Competition for a Successful and Sustainable Doula Business (Pre-Con Track B)
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Dr. Abigail Jorgensen
Ph.D., CD(DONA), LCCE, Co-Presenter
Disability and Doulas
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Kristen Schell
CD(DONA), LCCE, Co-Presenter
Disability and Doulas

Pre-Conference Sessions

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Jen Hamilton
RN, BSN, CEN, RNC-OB
The Next Level: What the Future Holds for Hospital-Based Doula Collaboration
Level Up Your Online Presence: A Social Media Workshop with Tiktok Creator, Jen Hamilton (Pre-Con Track B)
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Averjill Rookwood
CD,CEO, The Corporate Doula | Co-Founder The Doula Friendly Initiative
Mastering Insurance and Retirement as a Doula (Pre-Con Track B)
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Lindsay McCoy

Birth Biomechanics: Creating Optimal Space in the Pelvis for an Easier Birth (Pre-Con Track A)
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Darcy Sauers
PCD(DONA)
Collaboration vs. Competition for a Successful and Sustainable Doula Business (Pre-Con Track B)
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Krista Maltais
AdvPCD/PDT(DONA), ALC, BS Family Studies
Support for Doulas Without Children
Collaboration vs. Competition for a Successful and Sustainable Doula Business (Pre-Con Track B)
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Dianne Cassidy
MA, IBCLC-RLC, ALC
Epidural Anesthesia and its Impact on Lactation Initiation & Duration (Pre-Con Track A)

Session Tracks

Dive deeper with speakers in these hands-on longer pre/post conference workshops!

Our summit sessions bring forward experts in the field to help us grow in the big picture!

DONA Leadership invites DONA members to our annual membership meeting!

The Marquette Hotel

The beautiful 4-Star Marquette Hotel is located at 710 S Marquette Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55402. It is directly connected to the Crystal Court and the Minneapolis Skyway. The meeting space, Windows of the World, has amazing city views with floor-to-ceiling windows and the hotel rooms are nicely appointed with great amenities.

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