Rooted in the Ward 8 Health Council's Maternal Health Working Group, the DC Doula Learning and Action Collaborative has a shared vision for doula integration into the Medicaid system which includes:

• Centering doulas and their experience to identify and act on tangible changes that ensure ease of engagement in the Medicaid system for doulas

• Improving maternal health outcomes in the District through increased access to doulas for Medicaid beneficiaries

Being a part of DLAC means access to key relationships, resource-sharing, technical support and education to reduce the challenges and barriers for doulas entering and navigating the various systems of Medicaid. 

Being a member provides opportunities to engage in our work! 

Doula Learning and Action Collaborative is currently co-lead by Crystal Jackson and Leah Castelaz

We are immensely grateful for the DLAC Team:

• Jaren Hill Lockridge

• Maima F

• Merasha B

• Makeba B

• AJ W

• Jasmine W

• Gina V

• Ana Rodney

• Alexis Harmon

• GeNita Finely & Ms. Betty! 

• DC Health - Lawryn Fowler & Dr. Bennett

• Mary's Center - Kelia

• Wolomi - Layo, Courtney

• Community of Hope - April, Victoria

• DHCF - Melissa Byrd, Joe Wiesfield, Dr. Laren Broussard, Alisa B, Matilda E.

•  Wellpoint - Jasmin Saville, Tonya, Laura

• Amerihealth - Rosalyn, Bobbie, Liz

• HSCSN - Awa Sall, Tiffany

• Medstar- Octavia

DC Doula Learning and Action Collaborative is extremely greatful to recieve intital grant funding from the Insitute for Mediciad Innovation 2024-2027, Diverse City Funds 2025, and fiscal sponsorship from CompURecycling Center 2025.