The Team

  • Kenda Sutton-El

    FOUNDER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    A visionary leader and advocate for reproductive justice, Kenda is dedicated to transforming maternal health care for Black and marginalized communities. Through Birth In Color, she drives systemic change, trains doulas, and leads policy initiatives to advance birth equity.

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  • Dr. Breonna Riddick

    PROGRAM DIRECTOR

    With a Ph.D. in Health Communication, Dr. Breonna bridges research and practice to support reproductive justice. As a birth doula, educator, and mentor, she is passionate about empowering marginalized communities through education and advocacy.

  • Dana Williams

    COMMUNITY OUTREACH COORDINATOR

    A dedicated advocate for reproductive justice, Dana transitioned from corporate America to serve her community. With experience as a full-spectrum birth worker, she connects individuals with vital maternal health resources and support.

  • Harlie Jackson

    POLICY FELLOW

    Harlie Jackson brings experience in community organizing, engagement, outreach, and policy. She is dedicated to advocating for social justice and driven by a deep commitment to universal love, habitual respect, and equality.

  • Jackie Horton

    POLICY FELLOW

THE COLOR COLLECTIVE

With our expansive perinatal hubs, we’re able to provide vital support—even in the most hidden pockets of Virginia.

Birth in Color RVA

Birth in Color RVA

  • Ashley Shaw

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

    Certified Breastfeeding Specialist

  • Dana Williams

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

    Loss and Abortion Doula

    Car Seat Technician

    Certified Breastfeeding Specialist

    Placenta Encapsulation

    Malaysian Belly Binding Specialist

    Prenatal and Postpartum Massage Therapy

  • Alexis Jackson

    Full Spectrum Doula

    Car Seat Technician

    Placental Encapsulation

    LCSW

  • Indee Jordan

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Khalyson Mcduffie

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

    Car Seat Technician

    Certified Breastfeeding Specialist

  • Amber Heiskill

    Birth and Postpartum Doula, LCSW-S

    Certified Breastfeeding Specialist

    Malaysian Belly Binding, Placenta Specialist, Prenatal and Postpartum Reiki Practitioner

  • Tameka Parker

    Birth and Postpartum Doula, RN

  • Chelsi Watson

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

    Certified Breastfeeding Specialist

  • Ebony Allen

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

    Certified Breastfeeding Specialist

  • Ashley Gopaul

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

    Certified Breastfeeding Specialist

  • Sequoi Phipps-Hawkins

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

    Certified Breastfeeding Specialist

  • Kadijah Scott

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Latifah Crenshaw

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

    Certified Breastfeeding Specialist

  • Alem Zahai

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

    Certified Breastfeeding Specialist

  • Toccara Wilson

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

    Certified Breastfeeding Specialist

  • Maliqua White

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Ashley Bullock

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

    Placenta Encapsulator

  • Chelsea Bolling

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Darneshia Beavers

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Keisha Tolliver

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Letia Bishop

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Tonya Howe

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Tyanna Haynes

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

    Certified Breastfeeding Specialist

    Prenatal and Postpartum Yoga

    Stretch Therapist

  • Zaria Christmas-Jackson

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Cherelle Lewis Seals

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

    Placenta Encapsulator

  • Diamond Quarels

    RN, Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Sheevah Amen

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Unitha Cherry

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

    Bilingual - Spanish/English

  • Ashle Page

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Christen Pierre

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Courtney Maldonado

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

    Bilingual: English/Spanish

  • Marquisha Saunders- Jenkins

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Queen Lee-Mayes

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Xadia Haskell

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Alexis Hudson

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • April Olivera

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Ashley Figueroa

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Fantasia Brown

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Hadiah Rahim

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Jasmine Samuels

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Kiara Morris

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Kris Coop

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Krystal Hicks

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Lauryn Walker

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Michon Phillips

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Riqia Taylor

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Roxanna Epps

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Shayla Covile

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Taylor Davenport

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Angeles Giles

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

    Bilingual - Spanish/English

  • Belinda Brito

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

    Bilingual - Spanish/English

  • Claudia Artero

    Birth and Postpartum

    Bilingual - Spanish/ English

  • Dayana Camacho

    Birth and Postpartum

    Bilingual - Spanish/ English

  • Jenny Tabora

    Birth and Postpartum

    Bilingual - Spanish/ English

  • Maria Delgado

    Birth and Postpartum

    Bilingual - Spanish/ English

  • Nelkis Oquendo

    Birth and Postpartum

    Bilingual - Spanish/English

  • Karen Chacon

    Birth and Postpartum

    Bilingual - Spanish/English

  • Yesi Cruz

    Birth and Postpartum

    Bilingual - Spanish/English

  • Adia Holland

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Alisha Chambliss

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Ashley Washington

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Deja Wortham

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Emeana McDonald

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Mikayla Massey

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Nyesha Fox

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Racquel Smith

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Renata Copeland

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Symera Davis

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Taylor Branch

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

Birth in Color LYH & Farmville

Birth in Color LYH & Farmville

  • Devonda Chilton

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Brandy Witcher

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Travina Cobbs

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Vanessa Williams

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

    Certified Breastfeeding Specialist

  • Jackie Green-August

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

    Farmville

  • Tamara Hamlett

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

    Farmville

  • Aja Rhodes

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Kamika Wright

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Laiquita Horsley

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Jaela Stamps

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Dominique Flood

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Sara

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Desseri

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Tenika (Nikki)

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Latesha (T)

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Atiya (Tiya)

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

Birth in Color Hampton Roads

Birth in Color Hampton Roads

  • Imani Glenn

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

    Placenta Encapsulator

  • Malika Traynham

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Ashlee Eley

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Nicole Jones

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Kezia Freeman

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Charmaine Henry

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Alexis Patterson

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Precious Flowers

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Ashanti Wilson Hale

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Sherain David

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Donica Miller

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Iyana Powel

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Swanteshiaya Wilson

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Vania Duncan

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Amelia Miller

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Tanya Corprew

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Bree Riddick

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Latoya Barnes

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Birth and Postpartum Doula

    Alisa Walker

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Bridgette Diggs

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Christina Davis

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Emani Braxton

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Rakeisha Jackson

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Judeah Hackett

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Shevon Spence

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Jaclyn Brown

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Diyawna Upshaw

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Shaletta Smith

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Miranda Ortiz

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Dejanae Griffis

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Trinity Bernard

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Ciara Jefferson

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Tamika Jackson

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Jordan Moore

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Kamili Dancy

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

Birth in Color Eastern Shore

Birth in Color Eastern Shore

  • Inez Byrd

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Jamaya Jones

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Yves Gregoire

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Latasha Matthews

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

Birth in Color DMV

Birth in Color DMV

  • Hanna Teklu

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Isis Findley

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Dion Trent

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Jdody Misidor

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Staci Geen

    Birth and Postpartum Doula, Certified Breastfeeding Specialist

  • Shayna Marlowe

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Jazmine Williams

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Kenniesha Bethea

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Reteek Barnes

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Dominique Garrett-Jones

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Venette Pierre

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Golda Houndoh

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Joy Titus-Young

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Masalewa Ani

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Janae Limes

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Treasure Tibbs

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Tracee Hardwick

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Malikah Mara

    Birth and Postpartum Doua

Birth in Color Roanoke

Birth in Color Roanoke

  • ShirleyRenae

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Paiton Wainwright

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Derishia McCray

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

Birth in Color SWVA

Birth in Color SWVA

  • Alexis Gravely

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Christle Fallen

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Keiondra Neely

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Tamika Tali

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Ayzia Kee

    POSTHUMOUS BIRTH AND POSTPARTUM DOULA

    IN LOVING MEMORY

  • Latoya Matthews

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Rosana Haugh

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Tereka Greene

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Lashawn Farmer

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Lakeisha King

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Jennifer Canada

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

Birth in Color Martinsville

Birth in Color Martinsville

  • Alexis Ratliff

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Alora Kissee

    Birth and Postpartum Doula

  • Latasha Palmer

    Birth and Postpartum Doula