Program Director

Doula Trainer, Owner of Doula Right Thing LLC

Leadership Team

Certified Doula (DRT)

Joy Washington is a Certified Birth & Postpartum Doula with a passion to serve mothers and their families through this momentous time. She is dedicated to the utmost care and well-being of her mothers, their babies, and families, pre and post-delivery. Joy believes that the birth process is a miracle, and she enjoys working with expectant mothers and their partners to provide all the support she can. Joy’s strengths lie upon her ability to work with a diverse population that includes families of all walks of life, backgrounds, and ethnicities.

Certified Doula (DRT)

My name is Yvette Mondesir. I am a mother and a grandmother of one. I enjoying cooking and love taking care of my family and other people around me. I am a certified birth and postpartum Doula. My main focus as a Doula is to provide physical emotional and educational supports to my clients before, during  and after childbirth. I ensure that my clients have the best labor experience. I am providing care to both, my client and her child and assist her during postpartum depression period. My clients wellbeing is my priority. 

Certified Doula (DRT)

I am Darlene, a compassionate Doula dedicated to supporting birthing individuals and families through every stage of their journey. Ready to guide with a calm, grounding presence by offering emotional, physical, and informational support during labor and postpartum. I want to empower, educate, and advocate birthing people with the hopes that each family feels seen, heard, and cared for. I will hold a commitment to creating safe, respectful birth experiences for Black and Brown individuals that honor their unique birthing path. 

Certified Doula (DRT)

Kit was born and raised here in Amish Country. She grew up in Penn Manor and graduated from Penn Manor High School in 1994. Kit has a Bachelors in Arts from Hampton University and an HBCU in Hampton VA. She loves working with children feels it is important to work in a field you love. At age 11 she began babysitting at 11 and was a CPR Certified Au Pair by 16. In her pre-mama life, she served her community as a Sunday School Teacher & Director, Church Nursery Care Giver, Child Care Center Director, Pregnancy & Parenting Case Manager, Education Coordinator(high school and college). She is currently a Stay-At-Home Mama to 7, (ages 8-24). Her hobbies include writing(she has written 3 children's books), swimming, graphic design, sign language, crochet, reading and collecting ANYTHING HELLO KITTY. She been providing care for moms and babies for all of her life and she looks forward to getting to know you and your most precious gift.

Certified Doula (DRT)

Drawing on over 17 years of experience as a successful real estate advisor and team leader in the Philadelphia area, I bring a unique perspective to my role as a doula. Just as I guide clients through significant life transitions in real estate, I am now honored to support women through the beautiful and transformative experience of childbirth. As a mother to my cherished rainbow baby son, after the profound loss of six angel babies, I am deeply committed to providing compassionate service, unwavering encouragement, and a loving presence to every mother I serve, empowering them to embrace the natural strength and wonder of birth.

Certified Doula (DRT)

My name is Margareth E. Heyliger. I’m a mother to a beautiful two year-old daughter and a certified birth and postpartum doula through the Diversifying Doulas Initiative. I’m also currently studying to become a nurse. When I became a mother, even with the love and support of my family, I found myself overwhelmed by the emotional and physical changes that came with being a first-time mom. I often wished there had been someone trained to understand and support me through that experience. That journey is what inspired me to become a doula. It helped me realize how powerful and necessary compassionate, ongoing support can be during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. I’ve always been someone who cares deeply for others, and as a doula, I’m committed to walking alongside my clients with empathy and care, helping them feel informed, supported, and empowered every step of the way.

Certified Doula (DRT)

Certified Doula (DRT)

Certified Doula (DRT)

Certified Doula (DRT)

I am a birth and postpartum doula who supports families with compassionate, intuitive support during the course of pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum. I am deeply passionate about creating a holy, uplifting atmosphere for new parents to be able to feel heard, seen, and empowered.  And I also believe in honoring each birth story with love and intention.

Certified Doula (DRT)

Blessing became a doula to make a difference in the number of minority birthing people who are two to four times more likely to die from childbirth in comparison to their white counterparts. She has experienced firsthand the impact the lack of advocacy can have in the birth space for women of color. Stepping into this space and educating our community is the first step on the journey of breaching that gap.

Certified Doula (DRT)

Courtnee leads with heart, humor and curiosity to explore the pathways for a safe and informed birthing process, which is personalized for each family. She is an educator with a doctorate in leadership, as well as a Certified Doula, 200 Hour Trained Yoga Instructor, and Certified Addictions Professional. Courtnee utilizes her vast experience to combine powerful yoga principles and practice with education, empowerment and advocacy to change the narrative of maternal care, particularly in the black community.

Certified Doula (DRT)

Ka’Shell L. Long is a certified doula and mental health advocate located in Central Pennsylvania with a 13 year career as a healthcare professional. She has dedicated her work as a doula to cultivating positive birthing experiences, by promoting safety, establishing trust, and prioritizing maternal health equity. Understanding this work is bigger than her she stands on the principle of operating in Love, Integrity, Faith, and Excellence. She is excited to support the mothers and families of the community through every phase of their maternal journey and every maternal decision! She would love to be a part of your experience.

Certified Doula (DRT)

As a Doula, Monteeka is here to provide compassion, grace, love and support. She takes pride in knowing that she can get the job done sufficiently.

Certified Doula (DRT)

Becoming a doula allows Rhoneisha to educate, support & empower birthing people and families as they go through one of the most important journeys of their life. Birth can be scary for some and her job is to ensure that her clients are prepared for not only childbirth but any obstacles that may come our way. Rhoneisha wants her clients to feel comfortable & safe. She wants them to know that it is okay to speak up when something does not look or feel right!

Certified Doula (DRT)

Mayra is a certified doula dedicated to empowering, educating, and providing equanimity before, during, and after pregnancy. As a birthing person, She understands the journey intimately, having experienced the loss of an angel baby alongside the joys of parenthood with her little girl. With a passion for supporting expectant birthing people, she brings compassion, knowledge, and a nurturing spirit to he role as a doula.

Certified Doula (DRT)

Martu’s greatest title and honor she considers having is a mother. She believes that birth is a supernatural experience and every birthing person deserves a super special birth experience. Martu’s mission is to help end the racial disparities in maternal and infant health.

Certified Doula (DRT)

Nikki is a certified doula and emergency medical technician with 14 years of experience as a healthcare professional as well as a mom of two beautiful children. As a doula, she provided emotional and physical support to expectant mothers and their families during labor and postpartum. Nikki embraces the miracle of birth with love and compassion. She intends to support every journey with grace and empowerment. She is dedicated to helping every birthing person birth their baby with dignity and respect.

Certified Doula (DRT)

Destiny’s passion is advocating and being a support system in the Black Maternal Health Community. Birthing people deserve informed and safe births. According to Destiny, birth is a beautiful and important experience, and she can’t wait to embark on this life-fulling journey. Destiny is a doula based in Atlanta, GA.

Certified Doula (DRT)

Sabrina Torres, founder of Serene Madre Doula Services LLC, is your trusted companion on the journey to parenthood. With a passion for empowering expectant parents, Sabrina offers compassionate support, evidence-based guidance, and unwavering advocacy throughout pregnancy, labor, and beyond. Certified and a mother herself, she is committed to fostering a serene environment where your choices are respected, your needs are heard, and your journey to parenthood is celebrated with warmth and care. ¡Hablo español!