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Team Work Makes the Dream Work

We are a collective of humans all cut from the same cloth, deeply passionate about birthwork, cultural immersion, and wanting to provide you with the experience of a lifetime. 

Meet the Team

At Wombs of the World, we believe in the power of collective wisdom and shared experience. Our journey began with a simple yet profound idea: that by bringing together birthworkers from around the globe, we could create a powerful network of support, learning, and transformation. This idea quickly evolved into a movement, one that is now fueled by the passion and dedication of an incredible team.

Our team is a tapestry of diverse talents, backgrounds, and experiences, each thread contributing to the vibrant fabric of Wombs of the World. From our facilitators who guide immersive educational journeys, to the volunteers who support our community initiatives, every member of our team is committed to our shared mission: to improve maternal health outcomes worldwide by uplifting, educating, and connecting birthworkers.

 

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Charlotte Brielle, MSW
Founder & Executive Director

Charlotte is the heart and vision behind Wombs of the World, but she is quick to emphasize that the organization's success is driven by the collective energy of the team. Her journey into birthwork began in 2017, and in 2018, she traveled to Tanzania to volunteer in a maternity clinic. This transformative experience ignited the spark that would eventually grow into Wombs of the World.

 

Today, Charlotte works alongside a dedicated team to expand this mission, ensuring that every initiative is rooted in respect, cultural sensitivity, and a deep commitment to community-led change.

 

She is currently based in Paris, France.

Jenny Ingram 
Operations Director

Jenny Ingram is the organizational backbone of Wombs of the World and the WotW Foundation. Hailing from Littleton, Colorado, Jenny brings a wealth of experience from her background as a Surgical Tech, seamlessly transitioning from the operating room to the office. As our "left brain," she manages much of the behind-the-scenes work that keeps the organization running smoothly.

 

Above all, Jenny is a devoted mother of two young children, and her unwavering dedication to the mission continues to propel Wombs of the World forward.

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Kai Njeri -
Regional Programs Director
Africa

We are unbelievably lucky to have Kai on the ground in Tanzania as regional programs director. Kai brings a tremendous amount of wisdom and joy to our team. Kai sees and weaves webs. She began weaving the intricate web of global birthwork in 2019 when she completed her training, and in 2022 a personalized touch of birth met her in motherhood making her commitment to birth even stronger. The gift and responsibility of ebbing and flowing with the tides of birth continue to reveal themselves to her willing heart and hands. 

 

She is also a facilitator on our Africa trips. Join her for an unforgettable and transformative journey in Tanzania and South Africa.

Kyndrick Peachey
Community Manager

Kyndrick is a connector of all things - and does a brilliant job of bridging Jenny’s left brain and Charlotte’s right. With 5.5 years of experience in the corporate fashion world, Kyndrick specializes in project execution, workflow optimization, and program development. 

She got her start in birthwork after witnessing her nephew’s beautiful hospital birth. This experience opened her eyes on how critical your birth team is in creating a meaningful and kind birth experience. She has since become a Doula and Lactation Counselor, and serves families in the El Paso, TX area and across the US virtually! As a military spouse, she is consistently on the move and supports families all over the country. 

 

Kyndrick is a travel enthusiast, rescue dog mom, and on a mission to connect birthworkers, families, and education so all birthing people can feel supported and grounded in their journey to parenthood.

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Meet Your Trip Facilitators

Our facilitators are more than just guides; they are the anchors of our programs. Each brings a unique blend of expertise, cultural knowledge, and deep empathy, ensuring that every trip is not just an educational experience, but a journey of personal growth for all involved. They embody our commitment to "doula the doulas," offering support and creating spaces where participants can learn, reflect, and transform.

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Mariela Ayala - 
Mexico Program Lead

Mariela, based in Mexico City, is a midwife with deep roots in her community's socio-environmental well-being. Inspired by the Huerto Roma Verde's ethos, she grew up valuing the natural world, community, and the ancestral wisdom of traditional midwives. Mariela is dedicated to holistic care, embracing the importance of nurturing women's bodies and spirits through all life stages. Her practice reflects a profound connection to nature and a commitment to preserving and sharing the rich heritage of midwifery.

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Maria José Benitez - 
Ecuador Program Lead

Living in the Andean mountains of Ecuador, she embraces and spreads the sacredness of ancestral Mother Nature, along with love, wisdom, compassion, and her teachings. María José walks and sows these values through various routes within the multicultural aspects of human nature and diversity. She accompanies different social groups as a communitarian worker, focusing on fields such as gender-based issues, a human rights approach to maternal and child health and well-being in rural areas of the global south, and guarding people's self-determination regarding the integrity of bodies and territories. She deeply believes that "To change the world, we must first change the way babies are being born.

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Rosa Amarilla

Natali Euale Montilla (she/her), also known as Rosa Amarilla, hails from the Andes of Venezuela, with ancestral roots in the Cuicas Nation & Italy’s Monte Urano. Now based in Chiapas, Mexico, she is deeply involved in Indigenous sovereignty, land & water stewardship, migrant rights, & movements against gender-based violence. Natali integrates the ancestral birthing & healing practices of her people, particularly the ceremonial traditions of the Andes, passed down from her mother, grandmothers, & the spirits of her land.

In addition to her birthwork, Natali is a skilled basket weaver, hide tanner, beadwork artist, & herbalist. 

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Madi duPont 

Madi is magical. She is a creator of magic in her relationships, in the world, and in the birth room.  Madi holds a sacred space to allows others to soften and grow. She is a birth doula, ayurvedic postpartum doula, and teaches prenatal yoga and mindfulness meditation. 

She is an avid world traveler, circle leader, and adrenaline junkie. Needless to say, she is an incredible asset to our sisterhood and we so grateful for her to be hosting trips and sharing her magic with future doulas. 

She is originally from Sun Valley, Idaho. She now lives in different mountains serving the mothers of Boulder, Colorado. 

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Sofia

Sofia is a facilitator and teacher with over a decade of experience in yoga, nutrition, astrology, womb circles, and birthwork. Trained in Family Constellation work and trauma-informed facilitation, she empowers others through healing and self-discovery.

 

Raised between cultures by a Danish mother and German-Iraqi father, Sofia has lived across Africa and the Middle East. Her cross-cultural background fuels her passion for women’s empowerment, self-development, and an anthropological lens on birth, creating spaces for connection, healing, and shared wisdom.

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Kelli Harper 

Kelli is a Holistic Doula, Herbalist and Garden Designer from St Petersburg, Florida. She is both Clinically and Traditionally trained in Herbalism, with a heart of service to support the feminine through all life cycles. From education around herbal contraceptives, bioregional herbalism, yoni steaming, and womb care, to full-spectrum doula support, Kelli feels passionate about empowering Women with the tools and confidence to claim their bodies' sovereignty and wisdom. Kelli is a keeper of the flame, and when she's not supporting Women, you can find her dancing with fire! With the intention of honoring and keeping the embers of our ancestor's lite so that future generations may know the warmth of our hearth fire.

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Ruth Nunez

Ruth Nunez is a mother to two lovely girls and a proud doula. Her personal birth journeys and struggles with postpartum depression inspired her to turn toward birth work. Feeling alone and lost, she began assisting mothers during and after labor, educating them about their birth and postpartum experiences.

She also participated in two of the 'Wombs of the World' programs (both TZ and Ecuador), and hopes to positively impact mothers of all cultures and backgrounds, while respecting their traditions.

Ruth envisions herself traveling and creating meaningful connections as part of her work.

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Hannah Gray

Hannah is originally from Columbus, Ohio, but now calls Brooklyn, New York, her home. She is a full-spectrum doula, with incredible skill and insight into people's needs.

Hannah is currently enrolled in midwifery school.

We are so grateful to have Hannah as one of our Doula Sisters because she brings a tremendous amount of laughter, experience, love, and wisdom to every situation.

 

She is one to follow at the clinics, to sit and get real with, or to laugh with until you cry.

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Mar Yasky

Mar Yasky is a somatic-focused doula specializing in pre-conception, pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care based in Mexico City. She is dedicated to safeguarding physiological births, nurturing family bonds, and supporting the gentle transition of babies into the world. Mar also holds space for grief, guiding families through miscarriage and perinatal loss, and facilitates rites of passage for life’s pivotal transitions, from menarche to parenthood and beyond.

Through her project, Amarnacer, Mar collaborates with like-minded individuals to honor life’s cycles. Her work emphasizes nervous system regulation, using touch, massage, movement, and dance to create spaces of connection, healing, and pleasure deeply rooted in harmony with the earth.

Our Amazing Interns!

We are honored to work with individuals and universities eager to further our mission. If you are interested in earning credit by interning with Wombs of the World, please reach out! 

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Kennedy P.

MPH Dartmouth

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Ellie S.

Washington DC

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Sophia P.

MPH Dartmouth

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Shannon B. 

MPH Dartmouth

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The Amazing BOD for the WotW Foundation

Much of the work we do is also fueled by the unwavering support and guidance of our dedicated Board of Directors for the WotW Foundation. This remarkable group of individuals brings a wealth of experience, passion, and strategic insight to our mission, ensuring that our efforts are sustainable and impactful. To learn more about the members of our Board of Directors and their invaluable contributions, click here.

Our Community Partners 

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Our community partners are the lifeblood of Wombs of the World. From organizing logistics to providing hands-on support in the field, they play a crucial role in every aspect of our work. We are particularly proud of our partnerships with local organizations in Tanzania, Ecuador, and beyond, who help us ensure that our projects are community-led and culturally respectful. These collaborations allow us to create sustainable, impactful change that honors the traditions and needs of each community we serve.

The Collective of Birthworkers and Travelers

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At the heart of Wombs of the World lies a collective of birthworkers: doulas, midwives, L&D nurses etc— who are the backbone of this much-needed global maternal health revolution. Our mission is rooted in the belief that these dedicated professionals hold the power to transform maternal health outcomes worldwide.

The magic of our journeys is born from this collective coming together, where revolutionary conversations take place, knowledge is shared, and lifelong bonds are forged. It's in these moments of unity, where diverse experiences and perspectives intersect, that real change begins to take shape. Together, we are not just walking a road; we are paving the way for a future where every birth is honored, every mother is empowered, and every community is uplifted.

 

Birth nerds unite!

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