Julia Dowling is a proud native of Albuquerque and has a deep commitment to maternal and child health. She is a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist, Research Scientist, Community Health Worker, and Doula —and brings both knowledge and heart to everything she…
Monica (she/her/ella) has been a leader in the non-profit sector for over 8 years, most recently as Executive Director of the New Mexico Breastfeeding Task Force. With extensive experience serving on advisory and nonprofit boards dedicated to maternal and infant…
Saychelle is an intuitive, kindhearted Midwifery Fellow who strives to always be learning. Saychelle is proud to be part of a large Caribbean family who immigrated to New York City and Miami, Florida. After earning their Bachelor’s degree in English…
Marissa was first introduced to the concept of physiological birth in 2007 while working on a bachelor’s degree in Holistic Nutrition. This is when her passion to become a midwife began. She went on to serve as a birth doula…
My name is Claire Barrett Bettler (she/her) and, as a midwife who is passionate about community-based healthcare, I feel incredibly honored to be joining CWI’s amazing team. I have watched this organization grow and create real change in our state,…
My name is Taleisa Benally (Diné) and I am the new Nutrition Aid Coordinator for Changing Women Initiative. I come from the Navajo Nation out in Arizona and came to New Mexico as a college student. I am a recent…
Anishinaabe Boozhoo, my name is Felicia Otto. I was born and raised on the reservation in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. I am a proud member of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe. I am a mother to 4 wonderful kids. I graduated…
Navajo/Diné Kim is born from Naakaii Diné (Mexican People) and from Tsi’naajinii (Black Streak People) clans. Born in Tuba City, maternally from Tolani Lake, AZ located in the southwestern area of the Navajo Nation. Growing up on and off the…
Pueblo/ Anishinaabe Julia Wall also known as Hoki-Pah, is a Pueblo/ Anishinaabe woman continuously exploring the intersection between land based sovereignty and reproductive justice. Julia is a mother to 7 year old Orion Rain and is grateful to have such an incredible…
