Araya Montero
Traverse City,MI
Summary
Professional in maternal and newborn care with strong capabilities in prenatal, labor, and postnatal support. Proven ability to foster team collaboration and adapt to changing needs, ensuring optimal outcomes for mothers and infants. Skilled in patient education, emergency response, and individualized care plans. Known for reliability, empathy, and effective communication in high-stress environments. Experienced with strategic leadership, guiding organizations towards their mission and vision.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/IBCLC
Night Moon Lactation
01.2025 - Current
- In home and telehealth, all encompassing lactation care from prenatal to weaning.
- Evaluating dyad, supporting biological nursing, problem solving breastfeeding issues, making care plans and educating.
- Maintaining IBCLC credential through evidence based continuing education.
- Managing day-to-day business operations.
Appointed board member
Michigan Board of Licensed Midwifery
05.2024 - Current
- Board Chair
- Supporting the governance of licensed midwives, rules and regulations, and disciplinary actions.
- Fostering collaboration among board members, promoting open communication and shared decisionmaking.
Owner/Licensed midwife
Two Hearted midwifery
02.2019 - 02.2025
- Home birth private practice.
- Primary midwife for home births including comprehensive prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care for parent and baby through six weeks postpartum.
- Maintained HIPAA compliant detailed patient records.
- Administrative tasks and business building.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
President
Michigan Midwives Association Board of Directors
11.2021 - 04.2024
- Leading the midwifery organization that supports the professional goals of licensed midwives in Michigan.
- Established a culture of accountability by setting clear expectations and holding individuals responsible for results.
- Leading meetings and supporting board members through committees, subcommittees, and delegation.
- Oversaw all aspects of conference planning from site selection to agenda development, driving a seamless experience for attendees.
Owner/Licensed Midwife
Traverse City Birth Center
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Independently owned freestanding birth center.
- Providing community resources for low intervention birth.
- Primary clinical care, office administration, practice manager.
Assistant Midwife
Birth Center Northern Michigan
03.2019 - 09.2021
- Assistant midwife. Clinical work, business building, community resourcing.
Teaching assistant
Birthingway College of Midwifery
09.2016 - 04.2018
- Teaching Assistant for the Following Classes: Hematology, Venipuncture skills, Well Woman Gynecology Skills, Physical Assessment.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
Education
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
01-2024
Licensed Midwife
Michigan01-2019
Certified Professional Midwife
01-2018
Bachelors in the Science of Midwifery -
Birthingway College of Midwifery
Portland, OR09.2018
Skills
- Clinical patient care
- Leadership and management
- Relationship building
- Administrative organization
- Teamwork
- Small business operations
- Verbal and written communication
Supported Causes
- Healthcare equity
- Maternal Advocacy
- Reproductive Justice
- Midwifery Education
- LGBTQ rights
Timeline
Owner/IBCLC
Night Moon Lactation
01.2025 - Current
Appointed board member
Michigan Board of Licensed Midwifery
05.2024 - Current
Owner/Licensed Midwife
Traverse City Birth Center
02.2023 - 02.2024
President
Michigan Midwives Association Board of Directors
11.2021 - 04.2024
Assistant Midwife
Birth Center Northern Michigan
03.2019 - 09.2021
Owner/Licensed midwife
Two Hearted midwifery
02.2019 - 02.2025
Teaching assistant
Birthingway College of Midwifery
09.2016 - 04.2018
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Licensed Midwife
Certified Professional Midwife
Bachelors in the Science of Midwifery -
Birthingway College of Midwifery
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