We are a teaching practice and all our midwives are clinical preceptors to midwifery students in the Bachelor of Health Science in Midwifery program at Ryerson University.
Dione Amsterdam, RM
Dione received her Bachelor of Health Sciences in Midwifery from Ryerson University in June 2007. She joined our practice in 2007 where she has been a Partner since 2015. She completed a Bachelor of Commerce with a Minor in Sociology from McMaster University in 1995. Dione was the recipient of the Murray and Eleanor Enkin Midwifery Award in 2006. Dione currently is a Peer & Practice Assessor at The College of Midwives of Ontario and is a Clinical Preceptor at the Midwifery Education Program. She has a special interest in working with women of colour as well as uninsured and non-status women.
Dione Amsterdam, RM
Dione received her Bachelor of Health Sciences in Midwifery from Ryerson University in June 2007. She joined our practice in 2007 where she has been a Partner since 2015. She completed a Bachelor of Commerce with a Minor in Sociology from McMaster University in 1995. Dione was the recipient of the Murray and Eleanor Enkin Midwifery Award in 2006. Dione currently is a Peer & Practice Assessor at The College of Midwives of Ontario and is a Clinical Preceptor at the Midwifery Education Program. She has a special interest in working with women of colour as well as uninsured and non-status women.
Kristen Dennis, RM
Kristen received her Bachelor of Health Sciences in Midwifery with Honours from Ryerson University in 2009. She joined Community Midwives of Toronto in 2009, and has been a Partner since 2015. Her previous education includes a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Ryerson University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from York University. Kristen was the recipient of the Murray and Eleanor Enkin Midwifery Graduation Excellence Award for 2008-2009. Kristen currently serves on the Board of Directors of The Toronto Birth Centre and is a Clinical Preceptor at the Midwifery Education Program.
Kristen received her Bachelor of Health Sciences in Midwifery with Honours from Ryerson University in 2009. She joined Community Midwives of Toronto in 2009, and has been a Partner since 2015. Her previous education includes a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Ryerson University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from York University. Kristen was the recipient of the Murray and Eleanor Enkin Midwifery Graduation Excellence Award for 2008-2009. Kristen currently serves on the Board of Directors of The Toronto Birth Centre and is a Clinical Preceptor at the Midwifery Education Program.
Mary Fish, RM
Mary has been practising midwifery since she graduated from Ryerson University with a Bachelor of Health Sciences in Midwifery in 1999 and joined Community Midwives of Toronto in 2000 where she has been a Partner since 2015. Her prior education includes a Bachelor of Arts in human biology from the University of Toronto in 1988. Mary is a Clinical Preceptor at the Midwifery Education Program.
Mary has been practising midwifery since she graduated from Ryerson University with a Bachelor of Health Sciences in Midwifery in 1999 and joined Community Midwives of Toronto in 2000 where she has been a Partner since 2015. Her prior education includes a Bachelor of Arts in human biology from the University of Toronto in 1988. Mary is a Clinical Preceptor at the Midwifery Education Program.
Bridget Lynch, RM, MA - Currently on Leave
Bridget has been practising midwifery in Toronto for over 25 years. She was one of the first 60 midwives to be regulated in Ontario in 1994 following completion of the Michener Midwifery Program. Her education includes a Bachelor of Arts in history and an MA in women’s studies, and she is an Assistant Professor in the Midwifery Education Programme at McMaster University. She is the past president of the Association of Ontario Midwives and served for three years as the President of the International Confederation of Midwives. Bridget is a founding Partner of Community Midwives of Toronto (1994).
Bridget has been practising midwifery in Toronto for over 25 years. She was one of the first 60 midwives to be regulated in Ontario in 1994 following completion of the Michener Midwifery Program. Her education includes a Bachelor of Arts in history and an MA in women’s studies, and she is an Assistant Professor in the Midwifery Education Programme at McMaster University. She is the past president of the Association of Ontario Midwives and served for three years as the President of the International Confederation of Midwives. Bridget is a founding Partner of Community Midwives of Toronto (1994).
Alusha Morris, RM
Alusha received her Bachelor of Health Sciences in Midwifery with Honours from Ryerson University in 2012 and has since been working as a midwife in downtown Toronto. Prior to becoming a midwife, Alusha worked for many years as a Doula and enjoyed volunteering with pregnant and at risk youth. Alusha is a Clinical Preceptor at the Midwifery Education Program.
Alusha received her Bachelor of Health Sciences in Midwifery with Honours from Ryerson University in 2012 and has since been working as a midwife in downtown Toronto. Prior to becoming a midwife, Alusha worked for many years as a Doula and enjoyed volunteering with pregnant and at risk youth. Alusha is a Clinical Preceptor at the Midwifery Education Program.
Tracey Reid, RM
Tracey graduated from the Ryerson Midwifery Education Program with a Bachelor of Health Sciences in 2010. Having trained all over the city, she has grown to appreciate the community engagement the profession of midwifery offers- all families, all origins. Originally, from Nova Scotia, Tracey has lived in Toronto for many years and comes to midwifery from an education background in Elementary education (teaching) and a Graduate focus in Feminist Historiography (with emphasis on intersectionality of race, gender and class). Tracey is especially excited to be joining us at Community Midwives due to her very special personal connection: seven of her eight children were born in the presence of our founding and current midwives!
Tracey graduated from the Ryerson Midwifery Education Program with a Bachelor of Health Sciences in 2010. Having trained all over the city, she has grown to appreciate the community engagement the profession of midwifery offers- all families, all origins. Originally, from Nova Scotia, Tracey has lived in Toronto for many years and comes to midwifery from an education background in Elementary education (teaching) and a Graduate focus in Feminist Historiography (with emphasis on intersectionality of race, gender and class). Tracey is especially excited to be joining us at Community Midwives due to her very special personal connection: seven of her eight children were born in the presence of our founding and current midwives!
Fariba Shodjaie, RM
Fariba has been practising midwifery for over 23 years, and has been with Community Midwives of Toronto since 2001 and became a Partner in 2015. She became registered with the College of Midwives of Ontario through the Prior Learning and Experience (PLEA) program. Fariba graduated from University of Renée Descartes Paris V Faculté De Medecine Paris-Ouest with a Bachelor of Midwifery in 1991 and practised midwifery in both France and Iran. She is a Clinical Preceptor at the Midwifery Education Program. Fariba speaks Persian and French.
Fariba has been practising midwifery for over 23 years, and has been with Community Midwives of Toronto since 2001 and became a Partner in 2015. She became registered with the College of Midwives of Ontario through the Prior Learning and Experience (PLEA) program. Fariba graduated from University of Renée Descartes Paris V Faculté De Medecine Paris-Ouest with a Bachelor of Midwifery in 1991 and practised midwifery in both France and Iran. She is a Clinical Preceptor at the Midwifery Education Program. Fariba speaks Persian and French.
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Lisa Thacker, RM
Lisa began working with Community Midwives of Toronto in 2017 after receiving her Bachelor of Health Sciences in Midwifery from Ryerson University. She previously completed a BSc in Health Studies from the University of Waterloo in 2003, and worked in the fields of global health, food and nutrition, and teaching classical yoga. |
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Michaela Chandler, RM
Michaela graduated from the Midwifery Education Program with Honours in 2017 at Laurentian University. She completed her midwifery training at Community Midwives of Toronto and isthrilled to be returning to this vibrant and engaged practice post parental leave. Prior to becoming a midwife she worked as a doula focusing on supporting immigrant and refugee families. She has also worked for many years in community-led arts initiatives in both Toronto and Montreal and holds a Bachelors of Fine Arts from Concordia University. As a midwife, Michaela aims to provide compassionate, client-centred and evidence-based care with the goal of making your journey into parenthood a positive one. |
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Cate Bester, RM
Cate graduated with a bilingual Bachelor's of Health Sciences in Midwifery with distinction from Laurentian University in 2020. She completed her final year of clinical studies at Community Midwives of Toronto and subsequently began her career here. Prior to becoming a midwife, she received a bilingual BA in Psychology and Gender and Women's Studies from Glendon College, York University. When not midwifing, she enjoys bike rides, lake swims, intersectional feminism, and fiction. Cate provides midwifery services in English and French. |
Sodere Djirata
Sodere trained as a midwife in Ethiopia and graduated in 2010 with Bachelor of Science in Midwifery and Master of Science in Reproductive and Maternal Health Nursing in 2014. She practiced Midwifery as lecturer and Community and Hospital midwife from 2010 to 2017 in Ethiopia, East Africa. Shemoved to Canada in 2017 and joined the International Midwifery Preregistration Program at Ryerson University. In 2019, Sodere started herclerkship at Diversity Midwives in Scarborough and finished at Sages Femme Rogue Valley Midwives. She have two lovely boys, 9 and 4 years old. Sodere provides care to clients in English, Afan Oromo, and Amharic.
Sodere trained as a midwife in Ethiopia and graduated in 2010 with Bachelor of Science in Midwifery and Master of Science in Reproductive and Maternal Health Nursing in 2014. She practiced Midwifery as lecturer and Community and Hospital midwife from 2010 to 2017 in Ethiopia, East Africa. Shemoved to Canada in 2017 and joined the International Midwifery Preregistration Program at Ryerson University. In 2019, Sodere started herclerkship at Diversity Midwives in Scarborough and finished at Sages Femme Rogue Valley Midwives. She have two lovely boys, 9 and 4 years old. Sodere provides care to clients in English, Afan Oromo, and Amharic.
Jen Goldberg, RM - Currently on Leave
Jen has been practising midwifery for over 20 years. After completing a midwifery apprenticeship in Texas, she practiced midwifery in California and Mexico. In 2001 she became registered with the College of Midwives of Ontario through the Prior Learning and Experience Assessment (PLEA) program and joined Community Midwives of Toronto, where she has been a Partner since 2003. Jen is a clinical preceptor at the Midwifery Education Program. She has a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Immunology from McGill University and is currently working towards a Master of Public Health (Family and Community Medicine) at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto. Jen provides culturally competent care to queer and trans people. She speaks Spanish.
Jen has been practising midwifery for over 20 years. After completing a midwifery apprenticeship in Texas, she practiced midwifery in California and Mexico. In 2001 she became registered with the College of Midwives of Ontario through the Prior Learning and Experience Assessment (PLEA) program and joined Community Midwives of Toronto, where she has been a Partner since 2003. Jen is a clinical preceptor at the Midwifery Education Program. She has a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Immunology from McGill University and is currently working towards a Master of Public Health (Family and Community Medicine) at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto. Jen provides culturally competent care to queer and trans people. She speaks Spanish.
Elena Ikonomou, RM - Currently on Leave
Elena received her Bachelor of Health Sciences in Midwifery from Ryerson University in 2006. She also has a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology from the University of Toronto. Elena spent her final year of clinical training and her first year as a midwife at Community Midwives of Toronto. She then worked with a midwifery practice in Scarborough before returning to Community Midwives of Toronto in 2013. She is a Clinical Preceptor at the Midwifery Education Program. Elena speaks Greek, Japanese and Spanish.
Elena received her Bachelor of Health Sciences in Midwifery from Ryerson University in 2006. She also has a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology from the University of Toronto. Elena spent her final year of clinical training and her first year as a midwife at Community Midwives of Toronto. She then worked with a midwifery practice in Scarborough before returning to Community Midwives of Toronto in 2013. She is a Clinical Preceptor at the Midwifery Education Program. Elena speaks Greek, Japanese and Spanish.
