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Oregon Doula Association Board of Directors
Elected by the ODA's members, we are thrilled to present to you the 2024 Board of Directors.
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Iris Bicksler
Raeben Nolan
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Rebecca Durlin Smith
A special thanks to past board members for their commitment, time, and dedication!
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Oregon Doula Association Staff
Made possible by grant funding, ODA was able to hire staff to oversee and support the day-to-day operations of the organization.
Martha brings nearly 16 years of dedicated experience in supporting families throughout their perinatal journey. With over six years of expertise in mentoring and training doulas, particularly through the Traditional Health Worker (THW) Doula pathway, Martha is committed to advancing the field. Prior to her current role, Martha served on the ODA board for six years, progressing from Member at Large to President. She also holds a position as Commissioner on the Oregon Health Authority’s Traditional Health Worker Commission, advocating for fair doula practices, equitable compensation, and comprehensive training for THW Doulas. In her capacity, Martha will continue to collaborate with ODA's board of directors, focusing on supporting the organization's functions. This includes fostering partnerships with Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs), clinical providers, health systems, and doulas to bolster the doula workforce. |
Sara became a full spectrum doula in 2023 and is the newest addition to the team! As an indigenous woman, chef, herbalist, and mother, Sara lives the mission of the ODA and believes deeply in the power of doulas to improve health outcomes and equity for all birthing people. |
Joining the Board The Oregon Doula Association Board of Directors is committed to make every effort to maintain a diverse board, including color, race, ethnicity, language, sexual orientation, gender identity, doula type, region, and other social identities and locations in order to achieve inclusivity and diversity in leadership. Time and Commitments for Board Members All Board terms are for two-years unless otherwise noted by special election. The total monthly time commitment, including Board and Committee Meetings, varies depending on role and current tasks. Generally between 4 to 8 hours per month, with the opportunity for more depending on the needs of the organization. Board members must also serve on one or more of the following committees and workgroups with variable tasks and time commitments:
Other committees may be established from time to time based on organizational needs. If you are interested in joining the ODA’s Board of Directors, please submit your Letter of Interest, bio, resume, and .jpeg photo to elections@ordoulas.org |
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Oregon Doula Association is a non-profit 501 (c) 6 organization
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