Our Team
Bonnie Slater
I am Bonnie Slater, a dedicated mother of two and an experienced birth and postpartum doula, birth doula trainer, and women’s relational leader.
Since 1996, I've had the privilege of supporting more than 700 families through the transformative journey of childbirth, supporting the raw emotions of new parents and the miracle of new life. My experience spans across 15 different hospitals, birth centers, and numerous homes in both Boulder, Colorado and Maui, Hawaii.
Beyond my doula practice, I've contributed to three ob-gyn/midwifery offices as a midwifery assistant. My educational background includes studying psychology and nursing and working end-of-life care. I leverage my skills to create meaningful connections by supporting each unique family during a transformative and vulnerable time of life.
In 2020, I merged my passions for babies, birth and fostering connections to establish Doulas of Maui LLC. This venture is a birth doula training program, conducted biannually and held on the island of Maui. Women who are interested in the birth process, wanting to become pregnant soon, aspire to become doulas or are pregnant can immerse into a 3 day container taking a deep dive into the world of child birth through the path of doula work. I love my career and teaching the art of becoming a doula is an incredibly satisfying to me.
In my free time I love spend time with my children, hike in the Mtns of Boulder, practice yoga, have coffee with friends, swim and take underwater maternity photos.
Lisa Waldo
Certified as a Birth and Postpartum Doula, Lisa has over 35 years of doula experience, supporting more than 1500 families. She is trained in the Bradley Method of childbirth. Lisa's extensive experience as a birth and postpartum doula has allowed her to mentor countless new doulas, many who have gone on to make six-figure incomes. Beyond her vast knowledge of doula work, she understands the business side of the profession, making her an invaluable resource for those embarking on this path. If you're looking to learn from the best and launch your doula career with confidence, Lisa's mentorship is your key to success. To learn more about Lisa and her doula career in Boulder Colorado check out balancedbeginningsdoulas.com
Having worked as a Fitness Instructor for many years allows Lisa to integrate the importance of health and fitness into her work as a doula and doula mentor. Lisa values building relationships and providing continuity in care to families, supporting them through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. Living and traveling abroad have contributed to Lisa’s ability to engage with multicultural families.
Her accumulated education and experience enable her to thrive within varied family dynamics: supporting families with fertility issues, single mothers, mothers with a history of eating disorders or sexual abuse, grief and loss. When not busy with her four children, Lisa enjoys hiking, skiing, biking, photography and mountain living.
She also shares her creativity as a children’s book author at adventuresonpeacefulmountain.com.
Jamie Picket
My name is Jamie and I am a wife, mama, daughter, sister, friend, champion of people, teacher, doula, lover of Jesus + the ocean + laughing. My heart is happiest when I’m with my little tribe, chasing our three boys and enjoying this beautiful island we’ve called home for 11 years. I was born and raised in Southern California, where I got my BA + Masters in Teaching, then taught for six years on Maui before we decided to start a family of our own.
I began doula work alongside Bonnie after attending her Doulas Of Maui training in 2021, and have been blessed, honored, and humbled to serve families as a birth doula. I’ve since had the privilege of being a part of Bonnie’s team with Doulas of Maui’s trainings. What a gift it is to gather women together to learn about birth and each other, to grow as individuals and as a group— as we equip ourselves to support and encourage families through birth and beyond.