Meet Sonia

For more than 16 years, I've been deeply entrenched in the realm of childbirth, earning me the affectionate moniker of a "birth junkie." It all began with my role as a community-based doula, providing invaluable support to pregnant teens at a Chicago based social service agency. As my journey progressed, I transitioned into private doula practice in 2013. Armed with certifications as a birth doula, lactation educator, and childbirth educator, my unwavering passion motivated me to co-found Sokana Collective in 2021.​

​Sokana is dedicated to empowering black, brown, and marginalized communities throughout the phases of fertility, pregnancy (abortion), labor, postpartum and lactation. Through our organization, we are leading the change to remove barriers for birth workers and families through education and service. We offer a full spectrum birth justice doula certification course!​

​I have two daughters who keep me young. We love watching movies and playing card/board games together.