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