ODA Board & Staff
Oregon Doula Association Board of Directors 2025-2026
with Appreciation to past board members + Contributers
for their commitment, time, & dedication!
Eva Marie
Desha Holden-Nelson
Meg Wills
Tisha West**
Jesse Remer**
Kimberly Porter**
Martha Rivera*
Katie Minich
Vera Hyatt
Alicia Bublitz
Rebeckah Orton
Kelly Overly
Tricia Merritt
Krystal Stanley
Heather Meyer
Maegan Pelatt
Alicia Bublitz
Deb Catlin*
Courtney Everson
Leja LoucksRebeckah Orton
* Serving 5+ years
** Serving 10+ years
Joining the Board
The Oregon Doula Association Board of Directors is committed to make every effort to maintain a diverse board, including color, race, ethnicity, language, sexual orientation, gender identity, doula type, region, and other social identities and locations in order to achieve inclusivity and diversity in leadership.
Time and Commitments for Board Members
All Board terms are for two-years unless otherwise noted by special election. The total monthly time commitment, including Board and Committee Meetings, varies depending on role and current tasks. Generally between 4 to 8 hours per month, with the opportunity for more depending on the needs of the organization.
Board members must also serve on one or more of the following committees and workgroups with variable tasks and time commitments:
Standing Committees
Education
Policy & Advocacy
Membership
Ad Hoc Committees
Conference Planning
Elections
Other committees may be established from time to time based on organizational needs.
If you are interested in joining the ODA’s Board of Directors, please submit your Letter of Interest, bio, resume, and .jpeg photo
Oregon Doula Association Staff
Made possible by grant funding, ODA was able to hire staff to oversee and support the day-to-day operations of the organization, strengthen organizational leadership, and increase capacity for programs and activities .
Martha Rivera - Executive Director
Martha is a bilingual, Latina doula bringing nearly 18 years of dedicated experience in supporting families throughout their perinatal journey. With a decade of expertise in mentoring and training doulas, particularly through the Traditional Health Worker (THW) Doula pathway, Martha is committed to advancing the field.
Prior to her current role, Martha served on the ODA board for six years, progressing from Member at Large to President. She also holds a position as Commissioner on the Oregon Health Authority’s Traditional Health Worker Commission, advocating for fair doula practices, equitable compensation, and comprehensive training for THW Doulas. In her capacity, Martha will continue to collaborate with ODA's board of directors, focusing on supporting the organization's functions. This includes fostering partnerships with Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs), clinical providers, health systems, and doulas to bolster the doula workforce.