Jolene Tollett is a twenty year veteran of Montessori, discovering the educational method right here in Houston. Jolene graduated from Texas Tech University before trying out many places before settling in Houston where she taught in one of HISD’s public … Continue reading →
Jackie Griggs, CNM, is a Certified Nurse Midwife who has been practicing in the Houston/Beaumont area for the past 35 years. She is a mom of 5 grown sons, 3 born at home with the help of midwives. Three grandchildren, … Continue reading →
Suzanne Juel provides a holistic, family—centered approach to lactation, infant feeding and parenting support. Her journey began in 2003 with the foundation of Merry-Go-Round in Kingwood, a haven for moms seeking both community and lactation guidance. By 2014, she was … Continue reading →
Lindy Myers, MS, CCC-SLP, pediatric speech-language pathologist (SLP) and Clinical Lead at Coral Care, discusses the first few weeks of newborn life and how SLPs, occupational, and physical therapists can help families as they adjust to their new normal, including … Continue reading →
Charis Asher is a Business Operations and Leadership Strategist, Certified Christian Counselor, and Founder of Lady Power Inc., a nonprofit supporting underserved mothers through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care. With over 17 years of experience and a background as a … Continue reading →
Kirsten Nottleson, Parent and Teacher Educator is the proud mother of 2 sons, aged 20 and 26. She has been playing and working with children, parents, caregivers, and teaching professionals for 32 years. She sees that most parents in today’s … Continue reading →
Zulgeil Ruiz-Gines is a midwife, educator, and advocate for culturally safe midwifery care and education. She holds licenses as a Licensed Midwife in the states of California and Florida, serving in community birth settings. Born and raised on the magical … Continue reading →
Anna Demetra Badoian of Earth Holistic Care and Of the Earth Botanicals. Her background includes a decade of work in the Rolf Method of Structural Integration, Scar Work, Maya Abdominal Therapy, Yoga/Functional Movement and Energy Healing. She works with plant … Continue reading →
Catrice will give us information on the history of African American midwives and how we can address and implement changes to socio-economic and cultural barriers that contribute to the healthcare disparities in African Americans and other underserved populations. Encouraged to … Continue reading →
Shafia Monroe is deeply devoted to reproductive justice as the crux of Human Rights. She is a Master of Public Health, author, traditional midwife, doula trainer, motivational speaker, and a lover of people. Her spiritual calling to midwifery began as … Continue reading →