NACEF, Northwest Area Childbirth Educators Forum, is an independent, non-profit, volunteer organization comprised of those who are advocates for the family and to promote current issues in maternal-child health and wellness.

NACEF’s purpose is to further the quality of childbirth education through strengthening the bonds between educators, family members, care providers and the organization they represent. NACEF provides quality educational guideline for all who are involved.

Executive Committee

Barb Buckner Suarez, ICCE, LCCE | President

Jennifer Fisher, ICCE | President Elect

Denise Beaudoin, Secretary

Maggie Yunker ICCE | Treasurer

Committee Chairs

Deana Vanderzanden, ICCE, CD | Teacher Training Program Chair

Shari Saldana, CD(DONA), LCCE | Continuing Education Co-Chair

Katie Briggs MSPT, CD | Continuing Education Co-Chair

Stephanie Horace, BS, CHES, Wellness Coach | Community Relations Chair

General Board and Subcommittee Members

Alisa Weiss, ICCE-CPE, CD(DONA)

Erica Matteson, CD(DONA), PCD(DONA)

Katie Briggs, MSPT, CD

Kimberly Bepler, ICPE, IAT, PCD(DONA), CPD(CAPPA), CCPDT, CLE

Krista Escobar, ICPE

Lisa Carlascio, LMT, CD(DONA), CIMI

Maggie Yunker, ICCE

Nichole Reding, CD, MS

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Are you interested in joining NACEF and/or becoming a part of one of our exciting committees, contact NACEF at info@nacef.net for more information!