Dr. Sayida Peprah-Wilson

Speaker Information

Dr. Sayida Peprah-Wilson is both a Psychologist and Doula. She is the Founder and Executive Director of the non-profit organization Diversity Uplifts, Inc., who’s mission is to improve the well-being of women, birthing people, children and families by supporting marginalized and minority communities, while increasing cultural competence and humility among providers who serve them. An advocate for human rights in childbirth, she is a member of the Black Women Birthing Justice Collective and a Movement Partner with the Black Mamas Matter Alliance, promoting research, education and community-based services to positively transform the birthing experiences of black families. Dr. Sayida is an active supporter of community doula programs and workforce development as a founding member and co-director of the ​Frontline Doulas and Sankofa Birthworkers Collective, in Southern California. She also serves as a member of the CA DHCS Doula Medi-Cal Stakeholder and Implementation Workgroup Community Communications Advisory Team.