Taylor Kriseldi ,CD(DONA) is a newly certified birth doula (DONA) and lives in Huntsville, Alabama with her wonderful husband. After receiving a B.A. in International Studies specializing in Arabic language and Middle East studies, Taylor worked with a non-profit to provide practical assistance to international students and families in East Alabama, particularly as they experienced pregnancy and birth. While completing her Master of Social Work, she discovered the need for doulas in Alabama, particularly among vulnerable populations. Taylor now contracts with a regional non-profit, where she received her training in 2021, providing free and low-cost doula services to low-income families in Central and North Alabama.