Hi there everyone! Congratulations on submitting your applications! I'm a recent graduate of the UCSF CNM/WHNP program (previous MEPN too!), and I'm looking for volunteers for the Miles for Midwives fundraiser this October 11th. It's a 5K run in Golden Gate Park to raise money for AB1306, which seeks to remove physician supervision from the California nurse-midwifery statute to allow midwives to work to the full extent of their training and expand maternity care access in California. The very low-key run is taking place from 8:30-1:00, and we're looking for volunteers to help us set up tables, show people the course, register people...etc. We also need an EMT or two!! Are any of you EMTs? It's a really good opportunity to meet people in the UCSF and pregnancy and birthing community. We're expecting tons of UCSF alums (most of whom were MEPNs), professors, current students, local midwives, labor and delivery nurses, pregnant people and their families, and local community organizers. If you can't volunteer, feel free to run the race instead! Register here: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/sf-miles-for-midwives-5k-fun-ru… If you're interested in volunteering, send me a message or email me at
[email protected], and I'll get you set up. Thanks! Warmly, Vanessa