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Calling all hotline advocates, legal advocates, shelter advocates, bilingual advocates, prevention advocates, directors, and all those who support domestic violence survivors! We are so excited to invite you to our annual conference, September 23-24 in Yakima, WA!

Whether you’re a seasoned advocate or new to the field, you have a place in this movement. Join us as we journey through the roots of our movement, envision our path ahead, and explore the heart of our work.Through learning, connection, workshops, and inspiring speakers, we’ll reflect on what drives us, what sustains us, and how we can continue to show up for survivors and each other.

The 2024 WSCADV Annual Conference has officially sold out! See you in Yakima!

For more information, please see our FAQ page!
Monday September 23, 2024 2:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
Our panelists, Rokea Jones, BLK MAMAS Collective, Jamie Lovato, Spokane Tribe Indigenous Birth Justice and Jessica Houseman-Whitehawk, Ttáwaxt Birth Justice Center, are combining their expertise as doulas and birth justice advocates, while utilizing holistic, healing, plant, and cultural knowledge in their support of birthing families and training of doulas. They focus on dismantling oppressive systems and fighting for healthcare equity for Indigenous, Tribal, and Black birthing families. We invite you to join in on our discussion, facilitated by Andrea Garcia Brown, on what birth justice means to us and how it connects to our advocacy work.
Moderators
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Andrea Garcia Brown

Andi (She/Her) completed her master’s degree in Nonprofit Leadership from Seattle University, focusing on how nonprofits operate and how best to support organizations that support and utilize doulas. She became a birth doula in 2018 and a postpartum doula in 2019 through Chicago... Read More →
Speakers
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Jessica Houseman-Whitehawk

Executive Director/Co-Founder, Ttáwaxt Birth Justice Center
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Jamie Lovato

IBJ, Spokane Tribe Indigenous Birth Justice
Jamie Lovato is a member of the Spokane Tribe. Jamie resides in Valley, Washington. Jamie is a mother of 2 children. During the summer months, Jamie is either on the river banks fishing or in a huckleberry patch. Jamie’s passion is helping our community, especially our youth. Jamie’s... Read More →
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Rokea Jones

Trainer/ advocate, Best Start for Kids
Rokea brings over 16 years of experience as a birth worker, educator, and community advocate. She holds a Master's degree in Public Administration with a focus on Public Policy. Her career has included work in birth, early learning, home visiting services, food access, climate justice... Read More →
Monday September 23, 2024 2:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
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