Kristy is a birth doula, prairie mama, and Chairperson of the Doula Association of Alberta. After years of walking alongside families through some of life’s biggest moments, Kristy’s passion has grown beyond birth itself. She cares deeply about the people behind the profession — the doulas doing the work, the communities they serve, and creating a stronger, more connected future for doulas across Alberta. With a little prairie practicality, a lot of heart, and a love for bringing people together, Kristy is excited to help guide the DAA into its next chapter and ensure its members feel heard, supported, and proud to be part of the community.

Adele has been supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum for nearly 18 years. She is a birth and postpartum doula, RMT, Perinatal Educator, Evidence Based Birth® Instructor, and Certified Breast/Body Feeding Specialist. She is passionate about helping families feel informed, supported, and confident in their own choices. Her approach is warm, honest, and grounded in education, connection, and a belief that every family deserves to feel heard and supported throughout their journey. Adele is also one of the founders of The Hive Collective in Calgary.

Emily Kucher is a dedicated doula, passionate advocate for the disability community and a proud mother of 3 energetic boys. Her life is a beautiful mix of working in the nonprofit sector, supporting families as a postpartum doula, managing a bustling, boy-filled household and nurturing a sprawling collection of house plants. You’ll often find her cracking jokes to break the ice and offering a listening ear over a coffee. Emily is driven by curiosity and a desire to get to the root cause of complex issues. She has been supporting people since 2008 when she entered the disability field and has had many different leadership roles through the years. After having children of her own and personally experiencing challenges postpartum, Emily certified as a postpartum doula and began supporting families as a member of the Full Circle Birth Collective here in Edmonton. Emily has developed a deep passion in supporting mothers and new parents to find their rhythm and thriving to fill the gaps in maternal mental health and postpartum care. Emily focuses on collaboration, relationship building and quality assurance. As Secretary, she hopes to bring her strengths in administrative, writing and organization to support the DAA.

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.

Milly is a longtime member of Alberta’s birth and doula community and is honoured to serve as the Executive Director of the Doula Association of Alberta. With more than 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur and over a decade supporting families as a birth doula, she brings a unique combination of frontline experience, organizational leadership, and advocacy to her work with the DAA. Milly’s work with the Association focuses on strengthening the doula profession, building meaningful partnerships, supporting accessible education and insurance opportunities, and helping ensure doulas across Alberta and beyond feel connected, represented, and supported. Her background includes training and certification in birth support, fetal positioning, childbirth education, fitness, wellness, and coaching. At the heart of her work is a commitment to listening and learning, while honouring inclusivity, culture, diversity, and the many different ways families and doulas experience this work. Milly believes strong communities are built through relationships, collaboration, and a willingness to keep learning. Outside of her professional work, she values time with her family, being outdoors, and enjoying the community and province she is grateful to call home.

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.