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 guidelines for all who are involved.

Executive Committee

Barb Buckner Suarez, ICCE, LCCE | President

Message from the President

Jennifer Fisher, ICCE | President Elect

Denise Beaudoin, ICCE, CD(DONA) | Secretary

Maggie Yunker ICCE | Treasurer

Committee Chairs

Katie Briggs MSPT, CD | Continuing Education Co-Chair

Kimberly Bepler, ICPE, IAT, PCD(DONA), CPD(CAPPA), CCPDT, CLE | Continuing Education Co-Chair

Krista Escobar, ICPE | Community Relations Chair

Erica Matteson, LCCE | Web Chair

General Board and Subcommittee Members

Deana Vanderzanden, ICCE, CD

Linda Nicoll

Stacey Marshall

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