Connect at connect@wildolivebirth.com
Jai Olive Wellness
Jai Olive Wellness is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit creating collaborative, community-centered spaces to improve health outcomes and serve diverse families in rural areas. We bring together healthcare providers, community health workers, and organizations to share services, provide culturally affirming care, and expand access to maternal and medical support.
Meet the Board
Jazzmine "Rural Black Doula" Brooks
Founder + Executive Director
Jordan Brooks
Board Chair
Dr. Gail Hudson
Vice Chair & Executive Secretary
Tabatha Cruz
Research, Equity,
Latinx/e Community Consultant
Dr. Nichelle Cieri
Clinical Psychology and Trauma-Informed Consultant
Shawn Smith
The Smith Law Firm, PLLC
Our Impact
Supporting Families Through Birth and Postpartum
Training and Mentoring the Next Generation of Doulas
Providing Culturally Affirming Care and Community Outreach
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Impact Data: Served 100+ families in Iowa and surrounding areas.
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Summary: Jai Olive Wellness provides scholarship-based reproductive and perinatal health support, infant feeding and care guidance, holistic care, and provider referrals, ensuring families and individuals feel empowered, informed, and nurtured throughout their journey.
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Impact Data: Trained and mentored 50+ birthworkers and doulas who are now actively serving their communities.
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Summary: Through mentorship and hands-on training, Jai Olive Wellness builds a network of skilled, culturally competent perinatal health professionals, expanding access to supportive, affirming birth care across Iowa.
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Impact Data: Reached 300+ individuals through workshops, support groups, and community events.
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Summary: Jai Olive Wellness centers culturally informed care, honoring community traditions and experiences. From workshops to wellness education, the organization fosters belonging, healing, and empowerment for all families.
Investors
Our investors do more than just contribute financially to birth work and reproductive justice; they truly grasp and back the importance of enhancing the well-being and perinatal health experiences of families throughout Iowa. The Investors listed below are organizations that donated more than $5,000 in 2024 to support the vision to be a leading organization that advances health equity and wellness.
Thanks to these sponsorships and donations, we're able to establish a pipeline for local communities to access support for perinatal health, mental health, and comprehensive holistic well-being throughout the
Des Moines metro area and neighboring cities.
If you are interested in supporting the efforts of Wild Olive Birth, please contact us at connect@wildolivebirth.com.
