Our Mission
Seek to provide a community-based doula program that supports and educates independent doulas who provide support services to at-risk populations seeking doula support.
About The Wisconsin Doulas Association
Our Vision
We are working together with local nonprofits and community resources to lower maternal and infant mortality rates, lower primary cesarean rates, connect others to the proper resources as well as provide proper prenatal and postnatal support to families within the scope of professional doula support through hands-on support, education and advanced training for their staff and supporting doulas statewide in their business practices in collaboration with other professionals in the perinatal fields.
Board of Directors
Emily Jacobson – Executive Director
Diane Gaywont- Board Chair
Melissa Fochs – Treasurer
Michelle Sanford – Secretary
Patricia Dufek
Ashley Lecker
Jeanette Knill
Elena Kornis
The Parenting Expo
The Green Bay Parenting Expo started as the Belly to Baby Expo in 2012 as a grassroots effort to bring local businesses and community resources to those expecting and growing families in the Green Bay Area.
In July 2019 the expo officially become the annual fundraiser for the nonprofit, Wisconsin Doulas Association, INC.All money raised stays in Brown County to support the mission of the Wisconsin Doulas Association, Inc as we serve clients of various nonprofits with classes and hands-on support for expecting, new mothers, their families, and provides extended training to the staff of the organizations specific to maternal health and wellness. All while supporting doulas as they grow in their skill sets.
Grants and Sponsorships
Rotary of Green Bay
Canary Fund
Schreiber Foods
Anthem Blue Cross