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My Goals
“You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. Don't make money your goal. Instead, pursue the things you love doing, and then do them so well that people can't take their eyes off you.”
Maya Angelou
A Midwife of Technical Expertise
Personal
I value education, so I have taken continuing courses on areas that seek to improve gestational outcomes, especially body balancing and pelvic wellness. So, I will take the Holistic Treatment of The Postpartum Body by the Institute For Birth Healing in Summer 2026.
Professional
I plan to complete my final clinical practice for Phase 3: Primary Care under supervision while starting the application process to become NARM-certified and an LM in the state of Washington, and continue advocating for individualized and physiological births.
A Midwife of Professional Excellence
Personal
I will finishing my last school trimester with A's.
Professional
I will continue nourishing the relationship with the local Puget Sound midwives and with my preceptor. I will continue to build relationships with local birth centers to have the honor of entering into a working relationship.
A Midwife of Personal Greatness
Personal
I will continue learning to balance my academic and personal life by enjoying the beauty of the Pacific Northwest with my family and friends. I am currently planning to submit Mr. Rainer with my husband and some friends this summer 2026.
Professional
I will continue studying and planning to become a functional medicine certified midwife through the Institute for Functional Medicine.
A midwife of technical expertise
1. The undergraduate program aims to prepare graduates to practice at the full scope of the Certified Professional Midwife credential through the demonstration of broad, integrative, and specialized knowledge.
A midwife of professional excellence
2. The undergraduate program aims to advance equity and access in midwifery, as well as to prepare graduates to serve in diverse communities in culturally safe, ethical, and collaborative ways.
A midwife of personal greatness
3. The undergraduate program aims to prepare graduates for reflective practice and a perpetual commitment to advancing quality and professional direct-entry midwifery.