08/28/2026
MEET YOUR DOULA CERTIFICATION PROGRAM INSTRUCTORS:
Devin Bailey-Nicholas (left), affectionately known as Divine is the Founder and Executive Director of Community Birth Companion, started in 2012 with the mission of lowering infant and maternal mortality rates in St. Landry Parish. Divine is also a Licensed Certified Professional Midwife, Certified Lactation Counselor and Maternal-Child Community Health Worker. Currently, she's the local Ambassador for the National Perinatal Task Force and winner of the Louisiana Blue Foundation Angel Award®. She lives with her husband and children in Opelousas, Louisiana.
Elder Charlotte Marie Shilo-Goudeau (right) is a Licensed Certified Professional Midwife and the founder of P.Y.O.B.E. (Pick Your Own Birthing Experience) and Mama CHAR’s Birthing Service, based in Maringouin, Louisiana. She is a respected leader in maternal health, with over 40 years of combined personal and professional experience in midwifery, education, and community-based care. Elder Charlotte holds numerous professional certifications and serves in instructional, advisory, and mentorship roles at the national and international levels. Her work emphasizes evidence-based practice, holistic care, and cultural responsiveness. She is also a devoted wife and mother. With academic training from multiple Louisiana institutions, Elder Charlotte remains committed to advancing maternal health outcomes, mentoring future birth professionals, and is a National Black Midwives Alliance Champion Award Winner for Excellence in Supporting the Future of Black Midwifery Students.
We look forward to the upcoming September 2026 Training!
www.communitybirthcompanion.org
