Meet Nadine Ashby
Nadine Ashby, Founder
“The place in which I’ll fit will not exist until I make it.”
-James Baldwin, Writer & Activist
Nadine (they/them) is the founder and lead educator of Birth Revolution. They are a Black, queer, trans, neurodivergent, full spectrum birthworker, Community Perinatal Educator, and body worker. They were raised attending births with their mom, who was a trusted non-medical community member to many. Nadine has earned a degree in Biology, studied anatomy and physiology, nutrition, and is a student of African American spiritual traditions. They are also a lactation educator, ACTT Advocacy Facilitator and mother of two.
Nadine created Birth Revolution because they believe we all deserve to learn and grow without having to fight for respect, support, and loving spaces. In addition to their role as Founder with Birth Revolution, they are a Community Educator and Program Director with Seeds Worth Sowing, a local Black led nonprofit in the Twin Cities. Through their role at Seeds Worth Sowing, they create safer spaces for Black and Brown families to form connections, build safety plans, and get access to resources.