Meet the Doulas

Our collective members come together from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences, with each member bringing something unique and valuable to our group. By merging our skills, expertise, and resources, we deliver high-quality, affordable comprehensive care to our clients. Whether you are currently expecting, planning to conceive, or exploring your choices, we are here to assist you! Learn more about our exceptional team members and request doula support through the form below.

Traci Dotson

Program Manager

I’m a proud Lawrence townie and KU alum. Beyond work, I enjoy spending time with my two children, cooking, and crafting. Professionally, I am a licensed social worker, trained doula, and breastfeeding peer counselor. While I found myself drawn to doula work after the birth of my oldest child, I never could have imagined what Doulas of Douglas County would become.

Daneka Vann

Doula & Infant-Toddler Childcare Specialist

Some might call me a "Jaclyn of all trades". They might be right.

I am a Mother, grandmother, mixed media artist, doll maker, nail tech, hairstylist, ordained minister, high school gymnastics coach, Paraeducator, college student, and doula with plans to become a home midwife.

Kiesha Mumford

Doula

I was born and raised in Lawrence Kansas. Lawrence has been my home for almost 28 years now and I absolutely love it. I love the uniqueness, kindness and atmosphere of Lawrence. I have worked as a nanny and in early childhood education for almost 10 years now and I love it. I truly believe my passion is helping babies and children grow into the person they want to become and I am lucky enough that I get the privilege to help shape them into that person.

Pere DeRoy

Doula

I’m a perinatal and postpartum doula.

Being a doula in Lawrence, Kansas allows me to participate in positive transformations of reproductive health here. In addition to providing hands-on support to birthing peoples and their families, I want to support Queer and Trans populations and those who want to take a gender-neutral approach to pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting.

Ramona Yoder

Doula

Hello Community!

I'm originally from Newton, KS, and the youngest of 5 daughters. I moved to Lawrence in 2010 to pursue my Bachelors in Psychology, which I obtained in 2014 with a minor in Applied Behavioral Science, and have lived here ever since. I have a big, beautiful, diverse family consisting of 8 nieces and nephews that I adore, ranging in age from infant to preteen.

Yahaira Dominguez

Bilingual Doula

I have lived in Lawrence for 11 years now, and I love living here so much. I was originally born in Colorado, but my true roots come from mexico. Both my parents were born and raised in Chihuahua, Mexico. They came to the United States to open up new horizons for me and my siblings and beyond. I am the youngest of 3 children, and I love and adore my culture and language. In my free time I love to read, scrapbook, and cook. I am currently in school to attain my BSN to one day become a Nurse Midwife.

Tita Hernandez

Bilingual Doula

I was born and raised in Mexico City. I am married and have two sons. My family came to live in the United States, Lawrence, KS in 2005. I love this city a lot as well as dogs and walks with my pups at the Mutt Run Park.

I like to teach, I received a Bachelor degree in Education from the University of Mexico UNAM and a Masters Degree at the Institute of Education from the University of London.