Wendy Dotson of Loudoun Community Midwives has had experience with midwifery and nursing in birth centers, homes and hospital settings since 1981. She earned a BSN from George Mason University, and a Masters in Nursing from State University of New York-Stony Brook. She has been a contributing writer in national midwifery publications and nursing texts. Other professional interests include teaching, legislation, natural remedies, and homeopathy. Wendy is a volunteer with non-profit Midwives for Haiti, and travels regularly to train Haitian midwives. She is married, has 2 adult sons, and loves to hike and bike.

Her favorite charities both involve maternity care in Haiti: Midwives for Haiti,and Heartline Ministries Maternity Center of Port au Prince. You can learn more about her at www.loudouncommunitymidwives.com.