Our Board
of Directors
Leading with heart. Searving our community
The DAA Board of Directors is made up of passionate doulas from across Alberta who volunteer their time, skills, and experience to support our mission and strengthen our profession.
Meet your Board
These dedicated individuals guide the work of the DAA, ensuring we continue to advocate, educate, and inspire doulas across Alberta.
President
Milly Friedman
The President helps guide the overall direction of the Doula Association of Alberta. They chair meetings, prepare and share agendas in advance, and support the Board and wider support team in their work. Acting as a key point of connection, the President liaises with members, the community, and the public, and supports committees as they plan and carry out events and projects aligned with the DAA’s values.
More about Milly:
Milly is a respected leader in the birth community and is truly honoured to be the President of the Doula Association of Alberta. She has worked over 15 years as a business owner and entrepreneur, including the last six years as a certified birth doula. Milly is a fetal positioning specialist, Spinning Babies parent educator, certified personal fitness trainer, and nutrition coach. Her foundation of practise is listening and learning; honouring inclusivity, culture and diversity. She is a dynamic, proactive and highly organized person and is known to manage stressful and crisis situations with a calm and methodical demeanour. Milly believes in a balanced lifestyle and is committed to being her best self at work, home and in the community. You can find Milly enjoying the outdoors with her family no matter the weather. She feels grateful to live in this abundant province and enjoys experiencing all it has to offer.
Vice President
.jpg)
April Fermaniuk
The Vice President works closely alongside the President to help keep the Doula Association of Alberta running smoothly. They step in to support or chair meetings when needed and help oversee the internal operations of the association. This role plays a key part in guiding by law updates, maintaining the association’s records, and supporting organizational and financial processes in collaboration with the Treasurer.
More about April:
April Fermaniuk is a local yeg bossbabe and owner of Edmonton Area Family Doulas agency. She is a wife to the most supportive doula husband ever, and mother of three tiny humans, and the cutest Bernedoodle ever. A certified birth and postpartum doula for over 5 years, April is honored to guide families through the life changing journey of having a baby and adjusting to life with a newborn. She absolutely loves teaching newborn care and prenatal education classes. Fun facts! April apologizes for everything, all the time. She is an active (alumnae) fraternity girl with Alpha Gamma Delta. April also spent several years working as a military reserve officer working army cadets (youth). She also HATES socks, and much to the chagrin of her husband, so do her children. On days when she’s at her computer returning emails you can find April sipping Chai Lattes out of her fav Prairie Chick Prints  mug and listening to music while she works. When she’s not running her business, April is spending time with her husband and their three incredible children having fun outside or watching movies.
Administrator
Karmen Weiss
The Administrator helps keep everything organized and flowing behind the scenes. They attend meetings, take minutes, and track attendance for both the Board and the Association, ensuring information is shared clearly and on time. This role also supports monthly administrative filings and helps keep members informed of any policy updates or important changes.
More about Karmen
After witnessing the powerful transformations of my sisters and close friends as they became mothers, I was inspired to become a postpartum doula when I saw the lack of support systems in modern society. I wanted to offer families the care, reassurance, and nourishment they deserve during this pivotal time, and I’m honored to be a part of their journey. ​ As a postpartum doula, I offer a blend of emotional support, nourishment, and practical assistance to families during the critical postpartum period. Feeding families is my love language, and creating a space where parents feel seen and supported is what fuels my work. I love to prepare meals and snacks that bring both comfort and sustenance, while helping families navigate this time with less stress and more connection. My approach is rooted in listening without judgment, providing evidence-based resources, and prioritizing rest and recovery in the Fourth Trimester. I live in Southeast Edmonton with my husband and our two Dachshunds. When I’m not supporting families, you can often find me gardening, camping, crafting, or spending time with my family.
Membership Coordinator
Vicki Todd
The Membership Manager is the main point of care for all things membership. They manage member communications, applications, renewals, and records, while keeping membership data, education hours, and reporting up to date. This role coordinates closely with the Treasurer, Administrator, and communications team to ensure accurate information, smooth access to member platforms, insurance coordination, and clear, consistent communication with members throughout the year.
More about Vicki:
My career in Lethbridge has been a trailblazing one, being one of the few doulas in the community when I began. 13 years later I’ve continued to be a leader in the birth community in Southern Alberta and as a Leader I’ve also created opportunities for new doulas to grow and learn. ​ Raised in a home of activism and social justice, the idea of empowering women so that they could have a better experience through birth drove me to become a doula. Every birth I’m present at honours the midwives in my ancestry. Supporting local business is a passion of mine whether it’s delicious coffee, music festivals, or record stores. I have two cats and 2 very active boys and a very supportive partner. ​ I love doing this work. This HEART work, this hard work. I am always humbled when I'm asked to join someone in their labour and birth. Whether it’s teaching infant massage or Lamaze, supporting a birth, educating Partners about the process of birth so they can support their partners, I am fully committed to making sure new parents understand birth and their babies. ​ It has been an honor to work with the families of Southern Alberta over the years.
Contact Us
Have a question, update, or idea for your Alberta Doula Association (DAA) zone?
