ICAN is excited to announce Jamie O’Kane as our newest chapter leader! She has completed training and will be leading ICAN of South Denver, Colorado!
What’s your chapter’s name?
ICAN of South Denver
How did you find out about ICAN? What drew you to our organization?
We have a large Denver chapter that meets on the North West side of town that is extremely hard to get to for many moms in the more South side of the metropolitan. Krystal & I saw a need for support in this area of town. We love the ICAN mission and it really resonates with the culture of support.
What part of being an ICAN Chapter Leader are you most excited about and why?
Being a support person to cheer women on in their birthing experiences, to help with resources and empathy when needed.
What do you wish other people knew about ICAN?
That ICAN supports ALL birthing choices.
What would you say are some of your strongest beliefs about cesarean/VBAC awareness?
Again, Denver is a GREAT place to have a baby and an amazing place to have a VBAC. We have options here.
How would someone describe you?
Spunky, knowledgeable & empathetic.
Please share a little about yourself.
I am a wife, mother to two man cubs & one fur baby, a CPA by day and a birth doula by night. I love to take walks, do yoga, read & cruise Facebook.
QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR CHAPTER
Where is your chapter (region)? What areas does your chapter serve?
Our chapter serves the South Denver metro region. Centennial, Parker, Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, Greenwood Village.
If you could change one thing about the birth climate in your area, what would it be?
Our birth climate is pretty amazing.
What is the best thing about the birth climate in your area?
It tends to move faster in evidence practices than most of the country.
