OUR TEAM

LEADERSHIP & BOARD

The Everyday Miracles leadership team guides the operations, special projects, and finances of the organization. Each person believes strongly in the mission of Everyday Miracles and in empowering and supporting birthing people throughout pregnancy, birth and beyond.

Debby Nelson, Co-Founder & Executive Director

Aaronica Jackson, Board Member

Akhmiri Sekhr-Ra, Board Member

Anna Levine, Board Member

Katie Blozis, Board Member

Kristen Womack, Board Member

Susan Lane, Board Member

STAFF

Abby

Administrative assistant/PROGRAM Coordinator: breast pumps & car seats | EMAIL ABBY >

Abby is responsible for facilitating all aspects of our car seat and breast pump fulfillment programs. She works with clients, collaborates with insurance providers, and oversees our Car Seat Technicians. In addition, she is responsible for the insurance and client outreach for our Hennepin Healthcare Hospital partnership. The daughter of a Doula, Abby grew up believing in the power of birth and knowing the importance of kindness and community for parents and families. Now a mother herself, she loves spending time with her family and is thrilled to be part of the Everyday Miracles team.

Claudia

Class & Education Coordinator | EMAIL Claudia >

My name is Claudia and I am a birth doula (CBI) and a Certified Lactation Educator Counselor (UCSD). I started working with Everyday Miracles almost immediately after my doula training in 2015. Currently I serve as a doula in our on-call partnership at HCMC, as a lactation educator, and as the Education Coordinator. I became drawn to birth work after the birth of my second child. My husband and I had a doula at all three of our births and found their help and support invaluable. Birth is such an important and transformative experience and I want to help every mom to experience that in the most positive way for them. We, as humans, we are not meant to go through life alone. Pregnancy, birth, parenting, feeding…those are areas in particular with which we need all the support. My roles all center around that idea. Where can we find the support necessary to be our best selves, as individuals and as parents? I love bearing witness to, and reminding parents of, their strength as they move through the changes that a baby brings. Each person's definition of a successful and happy birth is different. I feel my role as a doula and educator is to support parents in finding the information, education, and support to birth and feed their babies the way they want to; the way that works for their lives. I live with my husband and our three boys in Bloomington. In my spare moments, I enjoy reading, gardening, sporadic fabric and yarn projects, cooking, playing with my kids, and spending time with my wonderful husband.

Ashley

Doula Coordinator & Provider and Clinic Relations | EMAIL ashley >

Ashley's job is to facilitate doula matches, answer questions of both doulas and clients, and collaborate with outside engagment opportunities to better serve the needs of the community. As a birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator, and placenta encapsulation specialist, Ashley understands that pregnancy is just the beginning of the transition to parenthood and loves setting people up for success to create a well-rounded and healthy family unit. Ashley loves spending time with her family and taking care of her little ones at home. She's also a professional classical singer who loves to travel, laugh, and eat great food. Ashley is honored to be a part of an organization that puts the needs of growing families first!

Sara

COMMUNICATIONS Coordinator & Community Partnerships I email Sara >

Sara is the Communications Coordinator and responsible for Community Partnerships. Sara handles all our marketing responsibilities, social media, volunteer program, event planning, and donor relations. She received her MPH from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities in Spring of 2024 with a focus in Maternal and Child Health. Sara is proud to be apart of an organization that embodies pride, empowerment, and advocacy for all women. She is excited to surround herself everyday in a group of mighty women!

Sue Anne

Office coordinator I email Sue Anne >

Sue Anne is the Office Coordinator at Everyday Miracles. She is a wife and a mother. She has 4 grown children who she adores! She has been a stay-at-home mom for years and she feels so blessed to be here at Everyday Miracles. What a special place to work.

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