Monica and Jon and Gabriel
Monica is a graduate instructor at the University of Iowa, and is working on her PhD in Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies. She was recently notified that she was a recipient of the Obermann Fellowship from the University of Iowa. She was also listed as a woman to watch for 2011 by the Iowa City Press Citizen.
Monica is also a childbirth educator and birth doula, and serves on the steering committee of Friends of Iowa Midwives. (http://www.friendsofiowamidwives.org)
Jonathan is a PhD student in American Studies at the University of Iowa. He also spends time working at a local music store and giving music lessons.
Monica and Jon have been strong advocates in the quest to pass legislation in Iowa that would license midwives. Monica spends her leisure time developing her knitting skills and learning how to play the ukulele.
Gabriel is a sophomore at City High School, and is an avid drummer. He plays percussion in the Concert Band at City High, and is also learning to play guitar and bass guitar. He is an honor student and active in United Action for Youth, a youth center in Iowa City.
Monica is also a childbirth educator and birth doula, and serves on the steering committee of Friends of Iowa Midwives. (http://www.friendsofiowamidwives.org)
Jonathan is a PhD student in American Studies at the University of Iowa. He also spends time working at a local music store and giving music lessons.
Monica and Jon have been strong advocates in the quest to pass legislation in Iowa that would license midwives. Monica spends her leisure time developing her knitting skills and learning how to play the ukulele.
Gabriel is a sophomore at City High School, and is an avid drummer. He plays percussion in the Concert Band at City High, and is also learning to play guitar and bass guitar. He is an honor student and active in United Action for Youth, a youth center in Iowa City.