Gail has 3 daughters and 4 grands; she has a degree in Child Development and MA in Pre and Perinatal Psychology and Health, She has been a Bradley Childbirth teacher, pregnancy and postpartum doula, La Leche League Leader, IBCLC, founder of Parents’ Place, a parent education program in Pacific Grove and currently on the Board for the Parenting Connection of Monterey County. She has a parent coaching business: Roots and Wings Parent Coaching and enjoys time with family and friends, quilting, reading and scrapbooking.

Maryssa has a degree in Education and spent the first 10 years of her career working in after-school programs, family homes, and international ESL classrooms. Eventually, she realized she wanted to be able to provide more specialized support. She is now a Lactation Education Counselor and Full-Spectrum Doula. When she has the time, she continues to work in education & childcare as a Substitute Teacher and Nanny. As someone with lived-experience as a biracial individual (second-generation Mexican-American) raised in a multicultural & blended family, she's especially passionate about providing support to those that identify as members of historically resilient communities. She believes every person deserves care that is aware and inclusive of their values, abilities, lifestyle, and environment. When she's not working, she enjoys exploring local trails, playing her Switch (cozy games are her favorite!), reading, and creating art.

Ms. Rebecca Hardt, LMFT, PMH-C is a California coast native and proud mother of two under two born in 2019 and 2021. Ms. Hardt was cared for by a doula and local midwife during both pregnancies with her end goal of having a home birth. Unfortunately, babies have their own plans and Rebecca was transferred to the hospital for cesarean sections on both occasions. Following her second son's birth and his three month bout with colic, Ms. Hardt experienced postpartum PTSD which led her on a path of self discovery and great healing both physically and spiritually. Once on the other side of the most difficult time in her life as a mother, Ms. Hardt obtained a perinatal mental health certification through Postpartum Support International to add to her 10 years in practice as a licensed marriage and family therapist. Today, Ms. Hardt is especially passionate about volunteering her time as a clinician and fellow parent who experienced a PMAD yet landed on her feet. Ms. Hardt has the wish that every struggling parent is able to find the needed support to remain well, recover and feel whole again during their perinatal journey.

Eva is a passionate community member, mother of two and is currently rediscovering herself going back to school, studying Human Development and Family Science at CSUMB. She grew up in the Salinas Valley and credits motherhood for fast-tracking her healing journey and self-growth. After having a C-section with her first child, VBACing with her second, and navigating the trials and tribulations of life, Eva is more excited than ever about self-empowerment, parenting practices, self-awareness, and the importance of acceptance and community. Her favorite recharge is a long walk or hike accompanied by deep, meaningful conversations.

Caroline is a Los Angeles County native and former Cal State University, Monterey Bay transfer. Upon graduating- while pregnant with her second child- Caroline decided to claim the Monterey Peninsula as her home. Now, as a single parent with three neurodivergent children- two little ones under 5- she has welcomed unwavering support in early intervention services to address her family’s needs.

Caroline’s passion for advocacy began by speaking up for her older brother, who was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy upon birth. Accompanying him was a sheltered lifestyle, in which Caroline understood the role of a compassionate ally and later, a concerned caregiver.

Caroline is fervent toward empowering families by breaking barriers through self-help, advocacy, and community resources.

Ms. Carroll has served on local, state, and national coalitions to address and improve the disparities in education, health, housing, and employment. Her employment background is in case management, job development, and healthcare.

Caroline is resourceful and compassionate for the communities she serves, and her civic engagements are driven by, “passion meets opportunity!”

Lexi is a military spouse and mom to 3, 3 and under, plus a fourth baby on the way. She received her degree in business management and graduated from East Carolina University. After struggling with the effects of sleep deprivation as a new mom, she found a new passion in helping other tired families. She received a certification as Pediatric Sleep Consultant, Newborn Care Specialist, and Certified Postpartum & Infant Care Doula and has her own pediatric sleep consulting business, Lullaby Lexi Sleep.

In the last 6 years, her family has moved every 2 years for her husband's military career. She has lived in North Carolina, Virginia, and this is her second time living on the Monterey Peninsula.

Monterey is her favorite place that she has lived and she loves the tight knit community and resources here.

In her free time, she loves to travel and spend time with her family.

LyVesha aka Queen Tay, (she/her) was born and raised in Chicago, Il and she has lived in Monterey County for a little over five years now. She is 41 years old and a Mother of four beautiful children whom she loves dearly. She is a visionary leader and a BHC/Community Health Worker for the Monterey County VIDA Project. LyVesha is on the LEAD Council for the Coalition for Homeless Service Providers. She is one of the founding as well as currently active members of the Seaside Covid Action Team alongside respected Seaside City officials. She has received two Certificate’s of Recognition from the Monterey County Board of Supervisors for her services to this community since the start of the pandemic. She is an Activist, a Poet, and a Model for the Annual Prancing Ponies Foundation Car/Fashion Show which raises funds to sponsor Women Leadership training classes for underprivileged Women. She is a local political advisor and a Motivational Speaker/Life Coach. Her passion for human service has led her to the Doula Community in which she is looking forward to learning, growing, sharing and inspiring to spark an increase in Black representation/engagement in what can be historically recognized as the legacy of Black Women. She is also Founder of Kweens Kounsel Inc., which is an initiative to build a Black Birthing community.

Angie is a recent Minnesota transplant who has been a birth and postpartum Doula for 15 years. She was a La Leche League leader for 10 years and attended the Eat, Pray Doula training in Bali. She has a passion for bringing people together and is eager to promote a sense of ownership within the membership of BNoMC. Angie also teaches parent education classes with the Parenting Connection of Monterey County. She and her husband enjoy living near the beach with their four children.

Shauna is a locally trained Birth and Postpartum Doula offering support to families for hospital and out-of-hospital births. She is trained to mother the mother with Belly Binding, Meal Services, Breastfeeding and Newborn care.

Shauna is trained to provide Childbirth Education classes to those birthing in or out of the hospital. She will guide you through a personalized curriculum to fit your needs and educate you on what you need to know for Childbirth and Postpartum.

Shauna has taken her love of cooking, background in culinary arts and passion for the birthing community to offer you meal delivery services specially curated for you during your prenatal and postpartum transitions. Nutrient dense food is important for physical, mental and emotional recovery and stability during the transitional journey to and through parenthood.

Kaleena returned home to the Monterey Peninsula in 2018 after a long and prestigious career of professional dance in the Bay Area. After the ecstatic home births of her children she became a Certified Birth Doula and Childbirth Educator. She also utilizes the pre and postnatal applications of The Gyrotonic ® Method movers so clients can enhance their understanding of their pelvic floor anatomy and function, create space in their ever changing bodies, and understand birth biomechanics to encourage optimal fetal positioning. In her free time Kaleena loves spending time with her family exploring all the beauty the Central Coast has to offer.