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Community Roots; Endless Heights
Seattle, Washington & Live Stream
October 23-26, 2025

Keynote Speakers

Pre-Conference & Concurrent Speakers

  • Victoria WilsonRead Bio →
    Victoria Wilson
    CD(DONA)

    PreCon Track A: Birthing the Next Phase of Your Doula Business

  • Nikki YoungRead Bio →
    Nikki Young
    MBA, BSN, RNC, CLC

    The Role of Newborn Respite in Improving Maternal Mental Health During the Postpartum Period

  • Ann GrauerRead Bio →
    Ann Grauer
    AdvCD(DONA), AdvPCD/PDT(DONA), LCCE, FACCE, IBCLC

    PreCon Track B: Circling Support: How Doulas Can Help Families Create Community

    To Penny, With Love: DONA Trainers Sharing the Heart of Doula Work (Trainers Track)

  • Shatiera AmankrahRead Bio →
    Shatiera Amankrah
    LCSW, PMH-C

    Nurturing the Hidden Wounds of Infertility in Perinatal Care

  • Atoosa BenjiRead Bio →
    Atoosa Benji
    LM, CPM, BDT (DONA), CD (DONA), CLE

    PreCon Track B: Bridging the Gap: Support Out-of-Hospital Births with Confidence

  • Tonya DanielRead Bio →
    Tonya Daniel
    MHL, CD/BDT(DONA), LCCE, FACCE, IBCLC

    Growing Equity from the Roots Up: Using HEIA to Cultivate Thriving Doula Communities

  • Adriana LozadaRead Bio →
    Adriana Lozada
    AdvCD(DONA), CSC, CHPD

    What It’s Really Like to Create a Podcast: Must-Knows Before Starting Your Own

    Rooted in Resilience: A Trauma Stewardship Q&A for Doulas with Laura van Dernoot Lipsky

  • TaKiesha SmithRead Bio →
    TaKiesha Smith
    CD(DONA) CBS,CLC,CCHW

    PreCon Track A: Ethical Dilemmas in Doula Work: Navigating Challenging Situations

  • Lexi ZuoRead Bio →
    Lexi Zuo
    CD(DONA), LCCE, & CLC

    Supporting High Risk Clients Well

  • Averjill LaceyRead Bio →
    Averjill Lacey
    CD,CEO, The Corporate Doula, Panelist

    Impactful Collaboration, Doula Integration Strategies: A Global Perspective

  • Angela DanielRead Bio →
    Angela Daniel
    MSSW, CD(DONA), ICCE, CLC, Panelist

    Impactful Collaboration, Doula Integration Strategies: A Global Perspective

  • Esther KimaniRead Bio →
    Esther Kimani
    B.A., CD(DONA), LCCE, IAIM, Panelist

    Impactful Collaboration, Doula Integration Strategies: A Global Perspective

  • Dr. Stefanie PodlogRead Bio →
    Dr. Stefanie Podlog
    PhD, CD(DONA), SBD, CCHW, RN (German)

    AI for DONA Trainers: Shaping Education and Practices Responsibly (Trainers Track)

  • Andrew Gordon-KirschRead Bio →
    Andrew Gordon-Kirsch
    M.S.

    Connected Care: Helping New Dads and Non-Gestational Parents Thrive in Early Parenting

  • Lauryn ValladarezRead Bio →
    Lauryn Valladarez
    MPH, CD(DONA)

    Healthcare and the Intersection of Poverty: How to Serve the Underserved

  • Kim JamesRead Bio →
    Kim James
    BDT(DONA), ICCE, LCCE, CLE, NA-C

    Getting Into Active Labor: Reaffirming the Doula’s Role During this Critical Physiologic Phase

  • Kelli BrienRead Bio →
    Kelli Brien
    AdvCD(DONA) LCCE, CPD, CPE, SpBCPE

    For The Culture: The Power of Humility

  • Dr. Teri Nava AndersonRead Bio →
    Dr. Teri Nava Anderson
    PhD, BDT/PDT/AdvCD/PCD(DONA), ICCE, CLE

    PreCon Track B: Birth Stories That Take Root: Trauma-Informed Birth Debriefing for Doulas

  • Kristin StinavageRead Bio →
    Kristin Stinavage
    PCD(DONA), Chef

    Healing Through Food: Culturally-Informed Postpartum Meal Planning to Nourish Families and Build Resilience

  • Sharon MuzaRead Bio →
    Sharon Muza
    BS, CD/BDT(DONA), LCCE, FACCE, CLE

    Client Centered Care: Confidentiality, Communication, & Cultivating Awareness

  • Dr. Jacqueline AbbottRead Bio →
    Dr. Jacqueline Abbott
    DrPH, RDN, CEDS, ICCE, IAT, ICBD

    Unpacking Weight Bias and Stigma: Create a Size Inclusive Doula Practice

  • Selena ShelleyRead Bio →
    Selena Shelley
    MA, LMHC, CD(DONA), LCCE

    PreCon Track B: Birth Stories That Take Root: Trauma-Informed Birth Debriefing for Doulas

  • Catherine CriderRead Bio →
    Catherine Crider
    CD/PCD(DONA), Esq., M.Ed.

    PreCon Track A: Lawyers as Allies: Strengthening Your Doula Work with Legal Confidence

Schedule & Sessions

Check out our clickable schedule and dive deeper into the conference topics and speakers. Be sure to check out the pre-con options and consider joining us for the pre-con day in addition to the main conference! On the schedule page you’ll also see other important happenings like the exhibit hall hours, and logistics- like breakfast!

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Member Meeting

Each year the DONA International Board of Directors holds a membership meeting during the meeting you’ll hear from leadership with a report from the prior year as well as what’s coming in the future! Join us for this fun and informative meeting and get to know your leadership and DONA happenings even better.

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Doula Dine-Arounds

The doula dine-rounds are an opportunity to connect with one another and potentially come away with a new friend and colleague. With reservations at 10 local restaurants you can choose the cuisines and price points that best suits your needs. To join a dine-around, please sign up onsite at the conference in the registration area.

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Hilton Motif Seattle

The DONA Summit 2025 will be held at the Hilton Motif Seattle, a stylish and contemporary hotel nestled in the heart of downtown Seattle. Just steps from the famous Pike Place Market, this year's conference location has much to offer!

It’s an opportunity for doulas from around the world to come together with an emphasis on building individual, organizational, and community leadership skills. The Seattle location offers a unique opportunity for us to return to our roots, the city where DONA International was born in 1992!

DONA International’s hotel group rates are $199(King) and $229(2-Queens) per night plus taxes.

Situated in the bustling core of the Emerald City, the Hilton Motif Seattle offers attendees easy access to Seattle’s vibrant culture, iconic landmarks, and thriving tech scene.

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