Founding Directors:
Leah Deragon, CCE and Emily Murray, CD, HBCE - Leah and Emily share in the teaching, administrative tasks and long range planning that keep Birth Roots growing and moving forward in our mission.
Leah's gift of facilitation creates a class environment that fosters connection, dialogue and meaningful reflection. Leah brings the Birth Roots mission to life by building community and promoting deeper understanding and the exploration of options.
Emily started Birth Roots as a means of ensuring that families feel truly empowered and connected throughout pregnancy, so they can enter parenthood feeling confident, connected and capable. She offers families tools for relaxation and confidence in birth. Emily also manages the publication of the annual Resource Guide, which serves as a connector between families and the services that will enhance their peri-natal experience.
Staff Teachers:
Leah Deragon, CCE - Leah teaches Birthing From Within and Buds
Emily Murray, CD, HBCE - Emily teaches HypnoBirthing and Seedlings
Affiliate Teachers:
Jennifer Fisher, CLC teaches Sprouts and facilitates the Eat, Sleep, Nurse support group
Bettina Pearson, RN, BSN, IBCLC teaches the Breastfeeding Intensive and co-facilitates the Eat, Sleep, Nurse support group
Chandra Oppenheim and Delilah Poupore - teach Singing Hands, our newest class for 0-3 year olds
Birth Roots Board of Directors
Leigh Baker, DO
Abbie Brown Ward
Misty McLaughlin
Ellen Kunkle