Opportunities for Oregon Midwives

Involvement in the Oregon ACNM Affiliate is a wonderful way to network with other midwives, learn about midwifery in communities around the state, and advocate for legislative and practice changes to improve Oregon’s maternal outcomes.

We welcome all midwives and student midwives in Oregon. Membership in ACNM is not required to attend our events.

The Oregon Affiliate is very active with members across the state working to advance the profession of midwifery in Oregon, promote community among midwives, and to support our membership.

Board Officers

Secretary
Vivianne Sanchez

Treasurer
Cindy McCullough- Elect & Jen Ham

President
Kristen Krum

Vice President
Cassie Hwa

Committees

The Oregon Affiliate has many exciting projects this year. Please consider working with us on a committee on either a long or short-term basis. Student midwives are especially encouraged; ACNM membership not required though appreciated. Membership is only required for committee chairs.

Please contact a committee chair for more information.

Nominating
Katee Knight, Carissa St Onge Carneiro & Nicolette Noe
Finance
Helene Rippey
Workforce Development & Support
Debbie Alba

Abortion Access
Katie Beebe & Gillian Davis
Legislative & Advocacy
Emily Yeast
PR & Marketing
Samantha Hendrickson
OHSU Student Rep
Caroline Toney-Noland

Midwifing America is a new podcast for national conversations about maternity and women’s health care. Supported by the Oregon Affiliate this podcast highlights stories from providers and the women they serve to illustrate the current state of maternity care. There is mounting evidence that we have a maternal health crisis in our country as we spend more, and have poorer outcomes than other developed countries. Join us as we Reimagine Women's Healthcare. www.midwifingamerica.com

Hosted by Corvallis Midwives: Kate Bowen, Katie Robins, Angie Chisholm, & Emily Yeast

Past Special Project Grant Awardees

Heart+of+Touch+Film — heart of touch film

Angie Chisholm, CNM, produced an educational film & teaching series called the Heart of Touch about the benefits of skin-to-skin after birth. Useful in Centering groups, childbirth education, and pre-discharge settings.

Project Fruition.jpg — Fruition Mural Project

The Fruition Mural Project was conceived by CNM Diana Louise Smith in 2018 and has evolved over time. The project has facilitated a midwifery-inspired mural in the community of Corvallis, Oregon.