Living between the Andean mountains of Ecuador, she embraces and spreads the sacredness of ancestral Mother Nature, along with love, wisdom, compassion, and her teachings. María José walks and sows these values through various routes within the multicultural aspects of human nature and diversity. She accompanies different social groups as a communitarian worker, focusing on fields such as gender-based issues, a human rights approach to maternal and child health and well-being in rural areas of the global south, and guarding people's self-determination regarding the integrity of bodies and territories. She deeply believes that "To change the world, we must first change the way babies are being born.

Agnes is a 35 year old mother, woman, birthworker and space holder. She has been birthworker and trauma therapist since 2017 and joined one of the first Wombs of the World trips to Tanzania in 2019, which shaped her work and had a tremendous effect on her life.

Originally from Germany, she now lives in Zanzibar with her family. Agnes Naeesha continuously strives to bridge birth culture differences and expand the possibilities of providing a safe environment for Women, Mothers, and children.

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Agnes is beyond excited to be a part of the Wombs of the World family and hold space for fellow birth workers in Tanzanian

Mariela, based in Mexico City, is a midwife with deep roots in her community's socio-environmental well-being. Inspired by the Huerto Roma Verde's ethos, she grew up valuing the natural world, community, and the ancestral wisdom of traditional midwives. Mariela is dedicated to holistic care, embracing the importance of nurturing women's bodies and spirits through all life stages. Her practice reflects a profound connection to nature and a commitment to preserving and sharing the rich heritage of midwifery.

We are unbelievably lucky to have Kai on our facilitator team. A global citizen hailing from Nakuru, Kenya and now rooted in Tanzania, Kai brings a tremendous about of wisdom and laughter to our team. Kai sees and weaves webs. She began weaving the intricate web of global birthwork in 2019 when she completed her training, and in 2022 a personalized touch of birth met her in motherhood making her commitment to birth even stronger. The gift and responsibility of ebbing and flowing with the tides of birth continue to reveal themselves to her willing heart and hands.

Join her for an unforgettable and transformative journey in Tanzania. 

Madi is magical. She is a creator of magic in her relationships, in the world, and in the birth room.  Madi holds a sacred space to allows others to soften and grow. She is a birth doula, ayurvedic postpartum doula, and teaches prenatal yoga and mindfulness meditation. 

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She is an avid world traveler, circle leader, and adrenaline junkie. Needless to say, she is an incredible asset to our sisterhood and we so grateful for her to be hosting trips and sharing her magic with future doulas. 

She is originally from Sun Valley, Idaho. She now lives in different mountains serving the mothers of Boulder, Colorado. 

Alexis has been with Wombs of the World since our very first trip in 2019. She has a background as a traveling pediatric ER nurse, herbalist, and doula. She brings a tremendous amount of experience and knowledge to all of our groups.

She is now walking the path of motherhood and continues to deepen her relationship to this work. 

Beyond supporting our groups by teaching us things from a skilled eye in the clinics, Alexis asks the questions of life and society that allow you to grow into a better person. 

She is an excellent world traveler, dancer, and lover of life. She currently lives in Boston. 

Hannah is originally from Columbus, Ohio, but now calls Brooklyn, New York, her home. She is a full-spectrum doula, with incredible skill and insight into people's needs.

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Hannah is currently enrolled in midwifery school.

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We are so grateful to have Hannah as one of our Doula Sisters because she brings a tremendous amount of laughter, experience, love, and wisdom to every situation.

She is one to follow at the clinics, to sit and get real with, or to laugh with until you cry.

Kelli is a Holistic Doula, Herbalist and Garden Designer from St Petersburg, Florida. She is both Clinically and Traditionally trained in Herbalism, with a heart of service to support the feminine through all life cycles. From education around herbal contraceptives, bioregional herbalism, yoni steaming, and womb care, to full-spectrum doula support, Kelli feels passionate about empowering Women with the tools and confidence to claim their bodies' sovereignty and wisdom. Kelli is a keeper of the flame, and when she's not supporting Women, you can find her dancing with fire! With the intention of honoring and keeping the embers of our ancestor's lite so that future generations may know the warmth of our hearth fire.

Ruth Nunez is a mother to two lovely girls and a proud doula. Her personal birth journeys and struggles with postpartum depression inspired her to turn toward birth work. Feeling alone and lost, she began assisting mothers during and after labor, educating them about their birth and postpartum experiences.

She also participated in two of the 'Wombs of the World' programs (both TZ and Ecuador), and hopes to positively impact mothers of all cultures and backgrounds, while respecting their traditions.

Ruth envisions herself traveling and creating meaningful connections as part of her work.