Kira Hendricksen, CD(DONA)

Kira Hendricksen, CD(DONA)

Education Director/Museum Curator

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Birth/Postpartum Doula at Expecting Joy

  • Education

    • Centro Linguistico Maya, Language Institute, Antigua, Guatemala

      2010 - 2012
      Language Certificate Spanish Language Study

      One on one Spanish language tutoring and conversation.

    • Seattle Pacific University

      2008 - 2011
      Bachelor of Arts Global Development

      Activities and Societies: Student Ministry Coordinator; SPRINT - International Service Outreach (India) Coursework: Non-Profit Management, Development Theory, Social Venture Economics

    • Bastyr University

      2015 - 2015
      DONA Birth Doula Training Allied Birth Vocations
    • Peninsula College

      2007 - 2008
      Running Start
  • Experience

    • Sequim Museum and Arts Center

      Jun 2008 - Sept 2009
      Education Director/Museum Curator

      Developed and directed summer youth education programs of Native American Folklore puppet showsCarried out research for various exhibits and educational programsWorked as office assistant and museum curator installing exhibits and handling for artifacts

    • Agros International

      Oct 2008 - Jun 2009
      Resource Development Assistant

      Managed mailings and calls to donors and assisted four major gifts officersUsed Raiser's Edge donor database program to work with non-profit donor informationPlanned service team and donor trips to Central America, purchased travel insurance and booked flights

    • Agros International

      May 2011 - Sept 2011
      International Programs Assistant

      Translated Documents from Spanish to English;Managed Excel Sheets of data for programs;Monitoring and Evaluation of international programs;Wrote and coordinated monthly newsletters on the organization

    • Seattle Pacific University

      Jul 2013 - Nov 2013
      On-Site Program Coordinator

      On-Site coordinator for the 2013 Guatemala study abroad program through Seattle Pacific University. Liaison between SPU and Students International in Antigua, Guatemala. Leadership of 11 SPU students for three months abroad. Director of in-country travel and housing arrangements, interpreter, and guide.

    • PROVAIL

      Feb 2014 - Dec 2015
      Relationship Manager

      Managing business relationships for sponsorship procurement for PROVAIL events and fundraising. Donor Relations and stewardship. Supporting the Development team in the annual campaign and outreach, including fundraising and marketing.

    • Expecting Joy Company

      Nov 2015 - now
      Birth and Postpartum Doula

      I am a DONA (Doulas of North America) trained and DONA certified Birth Doula, as well as a Postpartum Doula. As a birth doula, I work directly with clients expecting a baby, and provide emotional, physical and informational support to the birthing person and birth team. I am a labor coach as well as a childbirth educator and provide tailored classes for my clients. I support all kinds of births, in hospitals, birth centers, and at home.As a postpartum doula, I provide support to new parents, with information and help with the newborn, household help, sleep support, and emotional care in this time of transition. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • DONA Certified Doula

      DONA International
      Jan 2019
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Kira Hendricksen, CD(DONA)
      Member Scholar AFP - Advancement Northwest Jun 2014
    • Awarded to Kira Hendricksen, CD(DONA)
      Suma Cum Laude Seattle Pacific University Nov 2011 Graduated with Honors
    • Awarded to Kira Hendricksen, CD(DONA)
      President's Scholar Award Seattle Pacific University 2008 Competitive merit scholarship award for full four years at Seattle Pacific University
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Leadership Volunteer

      Issued by Bethany Community Church on Apr 2014
      Bethany Community ChurchAssociated with Kira Hendricksen, CD(DONA)