Clinical Faculty, University of British Columbia Midwifery
Registered Midwife and Owner, Strawberry Midwifery
Founder, ADHD Pregnancy
Positions
Biography
Registered Midwife & Values Based Leader with expertise in Not-for-profit Governance, Strategic
Planning, Advocacy, Government Relations, SRHR, Global Health, Media, Policy, Education &
Professional Association Strengthening. Past President of the Canadian Association of Midwives
and the Midwives Association of BC. My leadership purpose is to elevate the health, rights and
wellbeing of women, non-binary and trans people so future generations may inherit a more just,
equitable and harmonious world. I am an Clinical Faculty with the UBC Midwifery Program.
Previously Co-Lead of Global & International Health. I have worked with UBC, the Canadian
Association of Midwives and UNFPA in Nepal, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda in reciprocal
midwifery association capacity building projects and Midwifery Education. Clinically I specialize in
neurodivergence in the perinatal period. Specifically, ADHD/AuDHD/ASD in pregnancy &
lactation. I'm the founder of www.adhdpregnancy.com and co-author of ADHD Pregnancy
Workbook (Now available as a Notion Template) & ADHD Postpartum Workbook. I have
presented on neurodivergence in the perinatal period around the world and offer CPD for those
interested in creating a more neuroinclusive practice. I have a consultancy based practice offering
ADHD/AuDHD/ASD. Pregnancy &Postpartum Consults by referral through doctor, midwife, nurse or social worker.
Areas of Interest
ADHD/AuDHD/ASD Pregnancy
Not-for-profit Governance
Strategic Planning
Advocacy
Government Relations
SRHR
Global Health
Media
Policy
Education & Professional Association Strengthening
Women's Rights
Sexual and Reproductive Health
Awards
UBC Alumni Builder Award (2020-2021)
Young Midwives in the Lead Award (2016)
UBC Midwifery Vision and Leadership, University of British Columbia (2016)
Patricia Jansen Research Award (2012)
College of Health Disciplines Jessie Gordon McCarthy Award (2011)
1st Place Health Council of Canada Innovation Award, UBC C.A.R.E.S. Team (2011)