My journey began on the coast of Maine, where I was raised with a deep appreciation for nature, family, and the importance of caring for others. Growing up with two older brothers, one of whom has Down syndrome and a life-threatening medical condition, I learned early the value of compassion, patience, responsibility, and genuine human connection. Those experiences continue to shape the way I support families today.
Before finding my way into birth work, I spent years traveling throughout the country as a pastry chef, working at resorts and private clubs along the East Coast, in New Mexico, and eventually landed in the Colorado Rockies. My path led me to an enrichment teaching position at a 50+ acre, play-based agricultural school, where I spent my days alongside a bright-eyed, wonderfully rowdy group of toddlers. That experience deepened my appreciation for childhood, growth, community, and the many ways we nurture one another, and our soil.
For more than 15 years, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside families in Colorado, New Mexico, Massachusetts, and Maine. The children and families who have welcomed me into their homes have taught me that every family is unique, and that meaningful support begins with listening, flexibility, and meeting people where they are. I bring that same philosophy to my work in birth and postpartum care.
After returning home to Maine, I felt called to build upon these experiences and support families in the communities that raised me. As rural Maine faces growing gaps in perinatal care, hospital closures, and fewer local resources for expectant and new parents, I believe community support matters more than ever.
