Our Staff

 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


 

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Our Board

Board Chair: Leigh Baker, DO

***We are still accepting board and committee applications for 2010, 11 and 12. ***

Call or email if you are interested in learning more about participating in directing and supporting the work of Birth Roots.

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