Madi Nolan Grimes,
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Ali de Zagottis,
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Johanna Koranda Crossett, Locum MidwifeJohanna Crossett is a homebirth midwife with Prism Midwifery, LLC here in Juneau who fills in when Madi and Ali are on vacation from the birth center. Johanna is a certified midwife and mother of two wonderful children, Liam and Esme´ who were both born at home with midwives.
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Shandra Comas, Office ManagerBorn and raised in Spokane, WA, Shandra moved to northern California shortly after graduating high school. There she met her husband, Caleb, and together they have lived in Denver, CO and Sitka, AK before finally settling in Juneau in 2015.
Shandra’s interest in natural child birth first began in 2009, after watching The Business of Being Born documentary. She continued to expand her knowledge through books, documentaries, and listening to personal stories. Valentine’s Day 2019, Shandra and Caleb welcomed there first baby into the world with the help of the midwives at the Juneau Family Birth Center. While not at work, Shandra can be found traveling, hiking, camping, and spending time with Caleb and daughter Nell. |
Ami Demmert, ReceptionistAmi was born and raised in Juneau. Her oldest son was born at Juneau Family Birth Center in 2008. Shortly thereafter, she moved to Mat-Su Valley Alaska, where midwives helped her welcome a second son in 2011. In fall of 2018, Ami moved back to Juneau for a temporary time, but found herself falling in love with her hometown again, In summer 2019 she decided to stay. It was then that she joined the Juneau Birth Center team.
Having the opportunity to be a part of women having a natural, empowering, and compassionate birth experience is very exciting to her and she is glad to be here. When not at work Ami and her boys enjoy spending time on the ocean and trails. They enjoy long walks with their dog, board games and family gatherings. |