Meet Our Trainers for New Parents
Laura Nance
Jaquie Dason
Laura Nance
I am the founder and owner of New Horizons Training Network, where I specialize in providing comprehensive education for childbirth educators and new parent educators. With 25 years of hands-on experience working with families and 20 years dedicated to training and mentoring doulas and educators, I have a deep understanding of what famili
I am the founder and owner of New Horizons Training Network, where I specialize in providing comprehensive education for childbirth educators and new parent educators. With 25 years of hands-on experience working with families and 20 years dedicated to training and mentoring doulas and educators, I have a deep understanding of what families and birth workers need to thrive. My goal when teaching professionals is to inspire confidence in their ability to support families effectively. I blend compassion, intensity, and humor in my teaching style, drawing from both research and real-life stories. My passion for learning in this interconnected field has driven me to pursue numerous additional trainings and certifications, including postpartum doula training. When someone recently asked me what my favorite subject to teach was, I honestly replied, 'whichever one I am teaching at the moment.' I have been married to Brent since '92, who has graciously embraced the chaos that comes with this work. Together, we have three grown children: our son Jay, our daughter Brenna, and our bonus daughter Lindsey. I proudly identify as a crazy cat lady and a grandma to a dog. My favorite place to unwind is the beach, where you can find me with my toes in the sand, reading a book, or strolling along the surf in search of shark’s teeth. I teach the New Horizon Training Certification Curriculum and Prepare to Push (TM) advanced trainings.
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Bryn Yozzo
Jaquie Dason
Laura Nance
Over the past 20 years, I have worked professionally in various roles within the childcare field. I’ve been an infant teacher, preschool teacher, and a director of a childcare center. Additionally, I served as a volunteer mentor mom, a director of newborn care services, a postpartum doula, and a childbirth educator. Most recently, I have
Over the past 20 years, I have worked professionally in various roles within the childcare field. I’ve been an infant teacher, preschool teacher, and a director of a childcare center. Additionally, I served as a volunteer mentor mom, a director of newborn care services, a postpartum doula, and a childbirth educator. Most recently, I have taken on the role of a new parent educator and trainer for postpartum doulas and new parent educators. Regardless of the title or role, the common thread that weaves through my lifelong work is the commitment to creating meaningful relationships with people. I strive to create safe spaces where individuals can share their hopes, worries, anxieties, and dreams. Above all, I want them to feel seen and heard. The postpartum period holds a special place in my heart. When we welcomed our daughter 21 years ago, I vividly remember the emotions and questions I faced—Am I doing this “right”? Is this normal? What happens now? Alone with our baby, I wondered where everyone was. My mission is to provide support, whether personally or through my team, to ensure that other new parents do not struggle with these questions during the postpartum period. I am passionate about offering postpartum doula training and education to help guide them through this transformative time. *Teaches New Horizon Certification Curriculum
Jaquie Dason
Jaquie Dason
Jaquie Dason
Jaquie Dason is a Professional New Parent Educator, Pediatric Sleep Consultant, Postpartum Doula, and mother of two. She provides expert guidance to parents of children aged 0–5 through bringing-home-baby classes, newborn care support, and pediatric sleep consulting. In addition, Jaquie offers postpartum doula training for those looking t
Jaquie Dason is a Professional New Parent Educator, Pediatric Sleep Consultant, Postpartum Doula, and mother of two. She provides expert guidance to parents of children aged 0–5 through bringing-home-baby classes, newborn care support, and pediatric sleep consulting. In addition, Jaquie offers postpartum doula training for those looking to enhance their skills in this vital area. She also trains aspiring Professional New Parent Educators, equipping them with the knowledge to support families effectively. Jaquie’s practice is rooted in a judgment-free approach, meeting parents where they are and empowering them to make informed decisions with confidence. She prioritizes secure attachment, external support, and education to help parents feel more assured in their roles. Over the years, she has brought a sense of calm to countless families and has helped many New Parent Educators thrive in their practice.
Petra Nobel
Julianne Curtis
Suyin Jordan
Petra Nobel lives in Ontario, Canada with her husband and two young adult sons. She brings over 35 years of experience working with families during the postpartum period. Her background as a maternity care nurse in Europe provided her with early exposure to models of care where postpartum support is an essential part of the transition to
Petra Nobel lives in Ontario, Canada with her husband and two young adult sons. She brings over 35 years of experience working with families during the postpartum period. Her background as a maternity care nurse in Europe provided her with early exposure to models of care where postpartum support is an essential part of the transition to parenthood. Since moving to Canada in 1998, she has supported families as a postpartum doula, newborn care specialist, maternity, infant, and child sleep consultant, and a new parent educator. Her deep understanding of newborn care, family dynamics, feeding, and sleep makes her a sought-after expert for parents and now for students aspiring to enter postpartum doula training. Her focus has always been to offer calm, consistent support that adapts to each family’s unique needs. In her work, she prioritizes respectful communication, practical skills, and evidence-based guidance. As a postpartum doula trainer, Petra draws on years of hands-on experience to help new doulas build a strong, practical foundation for their work. Her teaching approach integrates real-life examples to deepen understanding of newborn behavior, maternal recovery, and how to support families with a range of backgrounds and needs. Petra believes in preparing doulas not just to support parents, but to listen well, build trust, and help families feel seen and capable during a life-changing time. She also teaches the New Horizon Certification Curriculum as part of her role as a childbirth educator.
Suyin Jordan
Julianne Curtis
Suyin Jordan
Suyin Jordan is a warm, experienced, and deeply passionate postpartum doula trainer who has dedicated over 30 years to caring for new families. Originally from Malaysia, she trained in the UK as a nurse and midwife, where she supported hundreds of families and births. After relocating to Canada, she became certified as a postpartum doula
Suyin Jordan is a warm, experienced, and deeply passionate postpartum doula trainer who has dedicated over 30 years to caring for new families. Originally from Malaysia, she trained in the UK as a nurse and midwife, where she supported hundreds of families and births. After relocating to Canada, she became certified as a postpartum doula and has spent the last 12+ years providing practical care, education, and compassion to families across the GTA. Recently, Suyin earned her status as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), further enhancing her expertise. As a childbirth educator and a member of CAPPA Faculty for 7 years, she has trained and mentored dozens of doulas across Canada, known for her down-to-earth, evidence-based approach to teaching. Suyin is particularly passionate about supporting diverse families, including those following traditional postpartum practices, firmly believing that there's no one-size-fits-all approach to being an exceptional doula. Her goal as a trainer is to help you build confidence, grow your skills, and feel empowered to support families with knowledge and heart as a new parent educator. Outside of her doula work, Suyin enjoys cooking, knitting, yoga, and dreams of one day becoming a farmer. She speaks several languages—English, Malay, Cantonese, Hokkien, and some Mandarin—bringing warmth and wisdom into every room she enters. *Teaches New Horizon Certification Curriculum*
Julianne Curtis
Julianne Curtis
Julianne Curtis
Hi, I’m Julianne Curtis—doula, educator, occasional short film producer, and full-time lover of coffee, birth stories, and well-timed humor. After 19 years in IT and a stint as a 911 call taker (yes, really), I made a sharp turn into the world of birth work—and never looked back. For the past 10 years, I’ve been supporting families as a C
Hi, I’m Julianne Curtis—doula, educator, occasional short film producer, and full-time lover of coffee, birth stories, and well-timed humor. After 19 years in IT and a stint as a 911 call taker (yes, really), I made a sharp turn into the world of birth work—and never looked back. For the past 10 years, I’ve been supporting families as a Certified Labor Doula, Childbirth Educator, New Parent Educator, Certified Lactation Counselor, and Birth and Bereavement Doula. Each certification reflects my deep commitment to providing knowledgeable, compassionate care through every stage of the parenting journey. I’m also a labor doula trainer who specializes in postpartum doula training. I founded the NoCo Doula Collective in Northern Colorado, where I lead a superstar team providing compassionate, trauma-informed, evidence-based support to growing families. In 2025, I was honored to be voted Northern Colorado’s Top Doula (and landed in the Top 3 the year before—so we’re on a streak). Outside the birth space, I produced a short film called “Be Still,” which explores the quiet strength and sorrow of perinatal loss—because all birth stories deserve to be seen and heard. When I’m not supporting new parents or teaching classes, you’ll find me traveling with my partner, wrangling our three dogs, pulling weeds in the garden (on purpose), or being thoroughly outwitted by my four grandkids. *Teaches New Horizon Certification Curriculum.
Meet Our Affiliate Trainers!
Tiffany Lawrence
Tiffany Lawrence
Tiffany Lawrence
Tiffany Lawrence is a passionate and experienced full-spectrum doula, childbirth educator, lactation consultant, and new parent educator with nearly 13 years of expertise in guiding families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. As the founder of Motherly Touch Childbirth Services, she is dedicated to ensuring that every family feels
Tiffany Lawrence is a passionate and experienced full-spectrum doula, childbirth educator, lactation consultant, and new parent educator with nearly 13 years of expertise in guiding families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. As the founder of Motherly Touch Childbirth Services, she is dedicated to ensuring that every family feels informed, empowered, and supported throughout their journey. Her approach is deeply rooted in both evidence-based care and cultural wisdom, creating a nurturing and holistic experience for the families she serves. Born and raised in the Bronx, Tiffany proudly embraces her Cuban-Jamaican and Indian-Jamaican heritage, which has shaped her approach to birth work. Raised with the belief that food and herbs are medicine, she integrates this philosophy into her support for birthing and postpartum families. With a strong focus on holistic wellness, Tiffany blends traditional practices with modern knowledge to offer personalized and culturally competent care. Her journey into birth work was inspired by her own experiences as a mother. Since 2016/2017, she has been homeschooling her three teenage sons, balancing their education with her professional and entrepreneurial pursuits. Her personal experiences with birth, including an unassisted homebirth, have deepened her understanding of the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of the birthing process. Tiffany is passionate about helping families navigate these transitions with confidence and clarity. Beyond her work as a doula, she offers classes on childbirth, lactation, and postpartum topics, including postpartum doula training. Her teaching style is engaging, inclusive, and deeply informative, equipping families with practical knowledge and tools for a smoother transition into parenthood. She believes education is a vital part of empowerment and takes pride in making complex topics accessible and relatable. Tiffany is also a creative entrepreneur, designing birth worker apparel that celebrates the dedication of doulas and other birth professionals. As a traveling doula, she has supported families in multiple states and even internationally, expanding her impact and forming meaningful connections with diverse communities. With her unwavering commitment to family-centered care, Tiffany Lawrence continues to make a lasting difference in the lives of the families she serves. Whether through hands-on support, education, or advocacy, her goal remains the same—to uplift, empower, and provide compassionate care that honors each family's unique journey.
Mary Farrelly
Tiffany Lawrence
Tiffany Lawrence
Mary Farrelly is a certified NICU nurse, doula, childbirth educator, new parent educator, mom of two, and the founder of The NICU Translator. She is dedicated to bringing more joy and less trauma to the NICU experience through empowered education and individualized NICU doula support. With over a decade of experience as a Level IV NICU nu
Mary Farrelly is a certified NICU nurse, doula, childbirth educator, new parent educator, mom of two, and the founder of The NICU Translator. She is dedicated to bringing more joy and less trauma to the NICU experience through empowered education and individualized NICU doula support. With over a decade of experience as a Level IV NICU nurse and nurse educator, Mary has supported hundreds of NICU families both at the bedside and during the transition home. She has created and taught a comprehensive curriculum for new nurses and now brings that same expertise to training doulas and other support professionals, including postpartum doula training. Her passion lies in equipping birth workers with the tools to confidently support NICU journeys with evidence-based care and heart-centered compassion. Mary believes doulas are the missing link to creating a more empowering and less traumatic NICU experience — and she’s on a mission to build a network of NICU-informed professionals who can walk with families every step of the way. *Teaches the NICU Translator Advanced training and NICU Academy Certification.
Katie Nyberg
Tiffany Lawrence
Katie Nyberg
Katie Nyberg, CPBD, CPPD, CPLE, CPNE, CPST, is a certified labor and postpartum doula who has been supporting families since 2010. As a dedicated postpartum doula and childbirth educator, she has assisted hundreds of parents and their babies. Katie also teaches classes to both the community and health care professionals, focusing on new p
Katie Nyberg, CPBD, CPPD, CPLE, CPNE, CPST, is a certified labor and postpartum doula who has been supporting families since 2010. As a dedicated postpartum doula and childbirth educator, she has assisted hundreds of parents and their babies. Katie also teaches classes to both the community and health care professionals, focusing on new parent education. As a state-licensed educator, her postpartum doula training is filled with interactive activities and engaging discussions! *Teaches Nurtured Doula Trainings Curriculum approved for certification with Perinatal Professionals Association and Evidence Based Birth (R) Advanced trainings.
Anna Rodney
Anna Rodney
Katie Nyberg
Anna Rodney is the founder of Chicago Family Doulas & Birth & Baby University. She is committed to elevating doulas and perinatal professionals nationwide. As a trusted leader in doula education and perinatal professional development, Anna Rodney has dedicated her career to training and mentoring birth workers who strive to make a signifi
Anna Rodney is the founder of Chicago Family Doulas & Birth & Baby University. She is committed to elevating doulas and perinatal professionals nationwide. As a trusted leader in doula education and perinatal professional development, Anna Rodney has dedicated her career to training and mentoring birth workers who strive to make a significant impact in the lives of the families they serve. With a team of over 300 doulas in Chicago, they support thousands of families each year. With a strong background in education and over a decade of hands-on experience running one of the most successful doula agencies in the country, Anna offers a unique perspective in her doula trainings and courses. Her goal is straightforward: to equip doulas and perinatal professionals with the real-world skills, evidence-based knowledge, and confidence necessary to thrive. Through Birth & Baby University, Anna has trained thousands of doulas and perinatal professionals across the nation, including childbirth educators and new parent educators. Her programs are recognized for being evidence-based, practical, engaging, and comprehensive, designed to meet you where you are and elevate you to the next level. Whether you are new to birth work or looking to enhance your skills with postpartum doula training, Anna’s trainings provide the tools and strategies needed to build a successful, sustainable career in this field. As the owner of Chicago Family Doulas, Anna also offers deep business insight and mentorship in her trainings. She understands what it takes to grow a thriving doula practice, covering aspects from marketing and client relationships to communication, ethics, and boundaries. Her mission is to help you become not only an exceptional doula or educator but also a confident, professional leader in your community. Anna is also a passionate advocate for increasing access to doula care and improving maternal health outcomes, collaborating regularly with hospitals, public health programs, and nonprofit organizations to expand training and support to underserved communities. If you’re a doula or perinatal professional ready to grow, lead, and create a lasting impact, Anna Rodney and Birth & Baby University are here to support you every step of the way.
Ruth Kraft
Anna Rodney
Ruth Kraft
Ruth Kraft is the founder of Birth Professional International (BPI), a global certifying organization focused on training, mentoring, and supporting birth professionals. With over 23 years of experience as a labor and postpartum doula, lactation counselor, childbirth educator, and mentor, Ruth has established BPI on a foundation of high s
Ruth Kraft is the founder of Birth Professional International (BPI), a global certifying organization focused on training, mentoring, and supporting birth professionals. With over 23 years of experience as a labor and postpartum doula, lactation counselor, childbirth educator, and mentor, Ruth has established BPI on a foundation of high standards, evidence-based practices, and ethical care. Since founding BPI in 2018, she has developed comprehensive certification programs for Labor Doulas, Postpartum Doulas, Lactation Counselors, and Childbirth Educators, as well as advanced continuing education courses, including specialized postpartum doula training. Her approach integrates in-depth instruction with real-world application, ensuring that graduates, including new parent educators, enter the field with both confidence and competence. Ruth’s teaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that birth professionals are vital in shaping positive outcomes for parents and babies. She is recognized for her engaging, relatable training style and her commitment to nurturing strong, supportive relationships with students long after certification. Through BPI, Ruth has trained professionals across the U.S. and internationally, offering in-person, virtual, and self-paced learning options. She also provides cross-certification pathways for those trained elsewhere who wish to align with BPI’s rigorous standards. Her mentorship extends beyond certification, aiding birth professionals in developing sustainable careers, upholding ethical practices, and making a meaningful impact in their communities. Passionate about elevating the profession and increasing access to quality care, Ruth leads BPI with the mission of preparing birth workers who are not only skilled but also compassionate advocates for families during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. *Teaches Birth Professional International Doula and Educator Trainings.