“FTV is doing a phenomenal job with providing prenatal and postpartum support for Black moms. The work they’re doing is rare and unheard of in any other place around the world. I am so grateful I found this program and got a chance to be apart. They made the world of a difference in my birthing experience as a first time mom.”
About For the Village
For The Village was established in January 2018 by doula and activist, Sabia Wade. FTV provides doula services through medi-cal and free childbirth & lactation education classes in San Diego County for all individuals/families with an emphasis on marginalized groups.
Our vision is to improve perinatal outcomes by equipping our community doulas with education, support, and training. We aim to work collaboratively with our community partners to educate, support, and empower pregnant community members. By providing our doulas with the necessary tools and advocating for reproductive justice, we ensure the highest standards of care and support for their clients.
Sabia is a Black, queer, CEO with a mission of building bridges for a more inclusive, diverse, and equitable world through Reproductive Justice, distribution of financial wealth to BIPOC communities, and investing in emergent and innovative businesses. Sabia founded FTV after quitting her job and becoming a full-time doula.
From 2015-2017, Sabia was a volunteer doula for The Prison Birth Project. In 2018, Sabia quit her job and became a full-time doula in San Diego, CA. In April 2018, Sabia started For The Village in response to a lack of representation in the doula community and a gap of community-based training. In 2019, Sabia created Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings to expand training even further. In 2022, Sabia released her book, Birthing Liberation: How Reproductive Justice Can Set Us Free.
On top of being the Executive Director of For the Village, Sabia is a mentor, spiritual director, death doula, educator, human design reader, reiki practitioner, and much more.
Meet our Founder, Sabia Wade
Meet The Team
Davina Williams
Managing Director,
The Black Doula Ecosystem
LaShayla King
Client Coordinator and Claims Assistant
Sofia Mercado Training & Administrative Coordinator / Doula
Josiane Valsaint
Doula Coordinator / Doula
Our Educators
Leslie McFarlane
English Childbirth Education Instructor
Patricia Lomeli
English and Spanish Lactation Education Instructor
Miriam Lopez
Spanish Childbirth Education Instructor
Our Doulas
Doulas that choose to work with FTV are trained and educated using a Full-Spectrum Doula curriculum meaning they are a community care worker who provides support to people throughout their reproductive experiences, from preconception to postpartum.
Lena Caraway
Brianda Vargas
Brianda is a compassionate doula with a background in Yoga, Mexican medicine, and mindfulness. She supports families through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with empathy, emotional intelligence, and evidence-based care. Known for her calm, grounded presence, Brianda empowers parents to make informed decisions and navigate their journey with confidence.
Julissa Patricia Centeno Quiel
Patty Centeno is a full-spectrum doula and placenta encapsulation specialist devoted to empowering families through education, advocacy, and compassionate care. She ensures her clients feel supported and informed throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, helping them navigate a confident and positive transition into parenthood.
Lexxus Carter
Lexxus Carter is the Founder and Chief Doula of Bad Ass Birthin Doula & Advocacy, providing trauma-informed, culturally responsive birth support for marginalized communities. Based in San Diego, she also partners with For the Village to expand access to equitable care. A certified Full Spectrum Doula with a Public Health degree, Lexxus is dedicated to amplifying voices and building systems rooted in equity.
Janta is dedicated to turning dreams into reality through impactful campaigns and lasting connections. She thrives on creating opportunities that drive growth, inspire transformation, and foster meaningful relationships. As a doula, Janta supports families with compassion, promoting unity and holistic well-being, guiding them through pivotal moments with care and empowerment.
Jantenee Corley-Milner
Ilana Omae
Ilana is a full-spectrum doula dedicated to empowering families with evidence-based information and honoring their unique birth choices. She believes there’s no "right" way to give birth — it's your birth. Passionate about connecting with families, Ilana is an advocate, ally, and trusted guide, supporting and empowering you every step of the way.
Perriette Grant
I’m Perri Grant, and I firmly believe that every woman should have access to doula support.
As an African American doula, I recognize the persistent disparities in mortality rates among African American women. I am a passionate doula, committed to being part of the solution. I’m also a proud mother of three and a devoted spouse to a retired Naval Master Chief with 30 years of service.
LaTania Knox
Clarissa Hamberry
Clarissa is a holistic, client-centered doula based in Chula Vista, offering compassionate support through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Whether you're planning a natural birth, medicated delivery, or cesarean, she provides personalized care to help families feel empowered, informed, and supported every step of the way.
Krystal Irene-Elizabeth Washington
Krystal is a passionate community worker, and an advocate for mental health, education, and self-care. As a doula with a deep commitment to maternal health, she is dedicated to empowering families and communities.
Adriana is a passionate birth worker, certified Lamaze Childbirth Educator and DONA International Birth Doula, offering bilingual support in Spanish. A mom of two with personal VBAC experience, she has supported over 400 families across the San Diego–Tijuana border for more than a decade, bringing heart, expertise, and cultural understanding to every birth.
Adriana Mercado
Destiny Hampton
Destiny has had a lifelong passion for birth, inspired early on by shows like A Baby Story and House of Babies. After serving in the military as a diesel mechanic, she discovered doula work and knew she had found her true calling. Now a dedicated doula, she supports families with compassion while continuing to work toward her goal of becoming a midwife.
Carla “Una” Flores
Una is a certified holistic birth and postpartum doula offering compassionate, trauma-informed care through pregnancy, birth, and early parenting. With a background in psychology and gender studies, she provides continuous support, breastfeeding guidance, and newborn education. Una accepts Medi-Cal and is committed to nurturing strong, connected communities.
Rosaline Cook
Rosaline is a blessed wife and mother of four who hails from a lineage of birth workers. She believes every woman can benefit from and deserves doula support if they so desire. She is passionate about advocating for families by helping them ensure their voices are heard. She is dedicated to supporting families during their journey with compassionate care and valuable resources.
Gilda Valmarrosa
Gilda is a heart-led birth worker from Argentina, now based in San Diego, offering warm, grounded care rooted in nature and guided by intuition. She provides holistic support for body, mind, and spirit—in both English and Spanish—holding space for families with deep presence and compassion.