Staff & Leadership
DONA International has an exceptional team of professional staff and volunteer leaders who are committed to the excellence of the organization. Under their leadership, we have a very bright future.
As a membership nonprofit organization of more than 5,000 doulas worldwide, we are also governed by an elected board of directors. The Board of Directors meets regularly to make decisions on behalf of the organization and set the strategic goals and direction of the organization. Scroll on through to meet the DONA leadership team. We invite you to reach out and say hello.
DONA Members Get Involved
DONA International, as a member-oriented nonprofit, is supported by the skills, time and talents of various leaders within our organization. Regional Membership Chairs and Ambassadors-at-Large are one of the first lines of support available for members. The organization also has a pool of talented committee chairs and members who come together to work on specific projects within the organization.
Meet our DONA International Board of Directors
DONA International Ambassadors
Want to reach out and connect with your local DONA International leadership? Here you can find your Regional Director, a list of Ambassadors in your region, and their contact information. Reach out to say hello or gain support. Your Ambassador and Regional Director are here for you. Interested in becoming a DONA International Ambassador? Email your Regional Director for more information and next steps. You can find the Ambassador job description and application here. Become an Ambassador and connect with DONA members all over the world!
INTERNATIONAL
If you are interested in applying for a Regional Membership Committee Chair or Ambassador position, please contact Director of Membership
Mexico, Central & South America, & the Caribbean
Regional Membership Committee Chair: Position Available
- Ambassador, Mexico/Central America/Caribbean: Lucía Gilobert
- Ambassador, South America: María Laura González
Europe, UK, Australia & New Zealand
Regional Membership Committee Chair: Position Available
- Ambassador, Europe/UK: Spela Peternel, Phone 38664119070
- Ambassador, Australia/NZ: Position Available
- Ambassador: Roberta Hynes
Africa
Regional Membership Committee Chair: Position Available
- Ambassador, Eastern & Southern Africa: Esther Kimani
- Ambassador, Northern Africa: Position Available
- Ambassador, Western & Central: Position Available
Asia
Regional Membership Committee Chair: Position Available
- Ambassador, Southeast Asia: Velvet Escario-Roxas Phone: 632-9280474
- Ambassador, East Asia: Chia-Chi Chen Phone: 886-972818076
- Ambassador, Central Asia: Position Available
- Ambassador, South Asia: Position Available
- Ambassador, Middle East: Shereen Zarroug Phone: 971 55 963 9633
US NORTHEAST & SOUTH
If you are interested in applying for vacant positions, please contact Director of Membership
Northeast
Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont
Regional Membership Committee Chair: Position Available
- Ambassador: Krishyon Young
- Ambassador: 5 Positions Available
South
Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, District of Columbia, West Virginia, Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, Plus Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands
Regional Membership Committee Chair: ShLanda Burton
- Ambassador: Emily Wannenburg
- Ambassador: Swandra Cowlie
- Ambassador: Clementé Love
- Ambassador: 2 Positions Available
US WEST & MIDWEST
If you are interested in applying for vacant positions, please contact Director of Membership
Midwest
Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin
Regional Membership Committee Chair: Ebonie Bailey
- Ambassador: Lydia Robinson
- Ambassador: Tomesha Walker
- Ambassador: Katie Rice
- Ambassador: Myla Perry
- Ambassador: 1 Position Available
West
Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington, Guam
Regional Membership Committee Chair: Position Available
- Ambassador: Shannon Alexander
- Ambassador: Karen Kelly
- Ambassador: 4 Positions Available
EASTERN CANADA
If you are interested in applying for vacant positions, please contact Director of Membership
Eastern Canada
New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, Nunavut
Regional Membership Committee Chair: Position Available
- Ambassador: 2 Positions Available
WESTERN CANADA
If you are interested in applying for vacant positions, please contact Director of Membership
Western Canada
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territory, Saskatchewan, Yukon Territory
Regional Membership Committee Chair: Position Available
- Ambassador: 6 Positions Available
Meet our DONA International Home Office Staff
DONA International has employed a Chicago-based management company, Bostrom, to keep the day-to-day operations of our organization running smoothly. We are supported by a full staff at Bostrom; however, we want to connect YOU to our main staff support contacts!
