Sometimes a doula needs a little help and not just from anyone, but someone with specific knowledge to solve our challenge or get us the resource that we need. In our work, we know the value of having a trusted source of information. There are many people at DONA International who can help you! We’ve curated a list of all of your contacts from the home office to your local representative. You can find the most up-to-date list anytime at https://www.dona.org/the-dona-advantage/staff-leadership/
Insider Tip:
Need help accessing the Member Center of the website to check your membership status or update your information? Not getting DONA International emails including the eDoula newsletter? Contact membership@dona.org with your full name as it is likely to be listed in our records, your mailing address and any alternative email addresses that may be linked to your account or membership.
State/Provincial/Area Representatives (SPARs)
These wonderful volunteers are often the best first contact, particularly for questions related to your local area or DONA International in general. Check the full list at dona.org (under The DONA Advantage: Staff & Leadership, scroll down to the bottom of the page) to find your local contact. Don’t see a name for your state, province or area? That means there is a vacancy in your area. Can you support other local DONA International members? Know of a great doula who would be wonderful in that role? Contact the Regional Director for your location to get your question answered, apply to be your area’s SPAR or get information to pass along to someone who can help fill that role.
Regional Directors
These doulas are members of the DONA International Board of Directors and represent several states, provinces or even countries. Feel free to reach out to your Regional Director with questions about policies, procedures, communications or events. They can also help connect you with the right person to address your needs if you aren’t sure who at DONA to contact.
(Interim ) Yana Katzap-Nackman – MidwesternUSDirector@DONA.org
Denise Bolds – NortheasternUSDirector@DONA.org
Tonya Danielle – SoutheasternUSDirector@DONA.org
Karen Palumbo – SouthwesternUSDirector@DONA.org
Yana Katzap-Nackman – WesternPacificUSDirector@DONA.org
Royah Khorsandi – EasternCanadaDirector@DONA.org
Rachel Parris – WesternCanadaDirector@DONA.org
Ana Paula Markel (Interim) – MexicoInternationalDirector@DONA.org
Board of Directors
The DONA International Board of Directors provides leadership and direction for the organization with each Board member focusing on her particular role or area of service. The following positions on the board aren’t regional or area specific (except International Development) and are a great resource if your question or need is about something specific like certification.
Virginia Rivenbark, President – President@dona.org
Ana Paula Markel, President Elect – Presidentelect@dona.org
Ann Pollack, Treasurer – Treasurer@dona.org
HeatherGail Lovejoy, Past President – Pastpresident@donaorg
Michael Chan, Executive Director – DONA@dona.org
Johanna D’Aleo, Director of Certification – Certificationdirector@dona.org
Kyndal May, Director of Education – Education@dona.org
Sherri Wilkerson, Director of Publications – Publications@dona.org
Melissa Harley, Director of Marketing/Public Relations – Publicrelations@dona.org
Ana Paula Markel, Director of International Development – InternationalDevelopment@dona.org
Ravae Sinclair, Intercultural Director – Intercultural@dona.org
Other Contacts: Coordinators, Chairs, Editors
Ravae Sinclair, Grievance Chair – Grievancechair@dona.org
Virginia Rivenbark, Third Party Reimbursement Coordinator – 3prcoordinator@dona.org
Vacant, Referral Committee Coordinator – doulareferrals@dona.org
Susan Troy, International Doula Managing Editor – IDEditor@dona.org
Leslee Bolden, eDoula Newsletter Editor – Newsletters@dona.org
Sharon Muza Gordon, DONA Blog Manager – Blog@dona.org
Robin Elise Weiss, Social Media Manager – socialmedia@dona.org