CONGRATS CeeemmRN!!! I used my doula instructor as a professional reference. I chose her because she really understands what my goals are. I graduated from LaSalle University in 2012...my 3.35 GPA leaves MUCH to be desired. I'm from West Philadelphia... born and raised (you know the rest of the song lol) and I am active in local public health initiatives, like North Philadelphia Community Doulas, Bridging the Gaps, Philly North Philadelphia Breastfeeding Advisory Committee, etc. My full-time job is a home visitation nurse working with pregnant teens (1yr). I have been a birth doula for the West and North Philly area since Dec 2013 and in the last few months I have been a birth assistant during home births in Philly. My life mission is to support Philadelphia communities as they make decisions to empower themselves. I'm a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor and love doing breastfeeding classes. My biggest accomplishment without a doubt is being a mom to a great 1.5yr old :-)