Hello there! I’m Kate, also known as Rosebay Doula. As the oldest of four kids, I have been fascinated with pregnancy, birth, and babies since I was young, and family and community are central to my being. In college, I became a peer health educator, which further opened my eyes to the many issues facing our social and healthcare systems, and I knew I wanted to learn more about how we can do better. My curiosity led me to learn more about birth work and the role of a doula. This changed my path forever! I became a DONA certified Birth Doula, got my bachelor's in Medical Anthropology and Global Health, a minor in Nutritional Science, and a master's in Public Health, Maternal and Child Health Services. During graduate school, I conducted and assisted with research on community-based birth and reducing maternal mortality and morbidity. I have experience working for a midwifery program, the Department of Health, and a family support services nonprofit. Through all of these roles, I got to uniquely understand the needs of families and the resources available, striving towards a better future for all. When I welcomed my first child, this “calling” of mine dropped from my heart to my stomach. I felt it in a whole new way. My own experience of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum seriously rocked my world, and I realized I needed to be right there, beside other mothers and families going through this amazing and life-changing transformation. I believe that the foundations of healthy, thriving societies are rooted in supported, nurtured, and celebrated families and communities. We weren’t meant to do this alone. And you don’t have to.