Education
Masters of Science in Midwifery, Bastyr Univeristy 2014
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, University of South Carolina 2002
Past Experience
Governor’s Interagency Council on Health Disparities, Adverse Birth Outcomes Advisory Committee Feb 2014 - present
Owner/Midwife of Laoch Midwifery, Tacoma, WA July 2014 - Present
National Association of Certified Professional Midwives, Communications Fellow Sep 2012-Dec 2013
Midwives Association of Washington State, Student Executive Board Member Dec 2011-Jan 2012
Assistant General Manager, Schneider Logistics 2006-2008
United States Marine Corps 1995-2006
Classes Taught
Professional Issues: Modern Midwifery History
Interests
Social Justice and Activism, Youth and High School sports
Philosophy
In the years since her pivotal calling to midwifery, Neva has dedicated herself to learning the trade and art of caring for families during the childbearing year while participating in midwifery activism on a state and national level. She has committed herself to improving midwifery care for all families and working toward resolving the many health disparities that exist within her community through activism, midwifery care, and in her personal life.