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. State/Provincial/Area Representatives can be found in most regions, and they 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
Director International Development
Currently we have international Ambassadors in these locations:
- Australia
- Balkan Region
- Bahrain
- China
- Dominican Republic
- Finland
- Germany
- Greece
- India
- Indonesia
- Israel
- Japan
- Kenya
- Kuwait
- Korea
- New Zealand
- Oman
- Philippines
- Puerto Rico
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- Singapore
- Switzerland
- United Arab Emirates
- Vietnam
Greece, Hungary, Turkey, Romania & Bulgaria
Open Position
Contact Director of International Development to apply
Shereen Zarroug
Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia & United Arab Emirates
971 55 963 9633
MIDWEST U.S.
VACANT
Contact Eastern Membership Director to apply
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Nebraska
- North Dakota
- South Dakota
GREAT LAKES U.S.
VACANT
Contact Eastern Membership Director to apply
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kentucky
- Michigan
- Ohio
- Wisconsin
Katie Rice
Wisconsin
uzimabirth@gmail.com
NEW ENGLAND U.S.
Regional Director
VACANT
Contact Eastern Membership Director to apply
- Connecticut
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- New Hampshire
- Rhode Island
- Vermont
MIDATLANTIC U.S.
Regional Director
VACANT
Contact Eastern Membership Director to apply
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Maryland
- New Jersey
- New York
- Pennsylvania
- Virginia
- West Virginia
Karen Kelly
Washington D.C.
karenkellydoula@gmail.com
Karen Kelly
Maryland
karenkellydoula@gmail.com
SOUTHWEST U.S.
Regional Director
Vacant – Contact Western Membership Director to apply
- Arizona
- Nevada
- New Mexico
- Oklahoma
- Texas
- Utah
SOUTHEAST U.S.
Regional Director
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Florida
- Georgia
- Louisiana
- Mississippi
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
ROCKY MOUNTAIN PACIFIC U.S.
Regional Director
- Alaska
- California
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Montana
- Wyoming
- Oregon
- Washington
EASTERN CANADA
Regional Director
VACANT – Contact Eastern Membership Director to apply
- New Brunswick
- Prince Edward Island
- Newfoundland
- Nova Scotia
- Ontario
- Quebec
- Nunavat
WESTERN CANADA
Regional Director
VACANT – Contact Western Membership Director to apply
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- Northwest Territory
- Saskatchewan
- Yukon Territory
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!
Advisory Council
