Executive Director of Business Operations
Birth and Postpartum Doula
Iris became a birth doula in 1996 after finding out that her 19 year old best friend was pregnant. The experience was transformative.
She decided to dedicate her life to birthing women and in 2000 graduated from the University of Oregon with a BA in Women's Studies and a minor in Anthropology with a focus on international birthing traditions.
For more than a decade, Iris has been supporting both teen and adult families during birth and postpartum. She makes her home with her husband and two children.
Executive Director of Program Operations
Birth & Postpartum Doula and Childbirth Educator
Shea's passion and commitment for working with women, children and families began early in life.
Ms. Hardy has extensive experience working with teens, served as a counselor for at-risk youth and has worked with women, children and families in a variety of capacities for over 18 years.
Since becoming a doula five years ago, professionally trained in birth and postpartum, Shea discovered that her purpose in life was supporting a woman and her family during pregnancy, birth and early parenting.
In addition to her work with DST, Ms. Hardy is also a student midwife. A long time resident of Oregon, Shea also enjoys exploring the planet. She has lived, worked and travelled all over the world.
In early 2007 she found herself on the far away islands of Papua New Guinea and in the remote hills of Myanmar. Shea currently resides in the beautiful SE hills of Eugene with her partner and three kitties.
