"Amanda's passion for supporting others developed years ago when she was a sophomore in high school, working with peers in the special education program. After high school she attended college at Seattle University and graduated in 2008 with a Bachelors in Psychology. Upon graduating, she worked with a local not-for-profit, providing behavioral therapy for individuals on the Autism Spectrum. It was during that time she attended the University of Washington and graduated in 2013 with a Masters in Education with an Emphasis in Applied Behavioral Analysis. After graduating from UW, Amanda became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She worked as a Program Manager at the not-for-profit for four years before beginning the transition to doula support. She completed the birth doula training through The Simkin Center for Allied Birth Vocations in May of 2018 along with their online training for breastfeeding support. In July of 2018, she finished her postpartum doula training through The Simkin Center. She became a certified birth doula through DONA in February of 2019 and is a member of NAPS Doulas. Amanda is passionate about working with all birthing people and their partners during their transition into parenthood. Supporting families as they find their voice within the birth process, and building their confidence postpartum is a large part of her love for doula work. She welcomes and creates a safe space for all families, including LGBTQI+, families of color, and solo parents. Along with feeling passionate about birth and postpartum work, she is a self-proclaimed Harry Potter nerd, Office fanatic, amateur baker and a die hard Seattle Mariners fan. $2000"
