Our founder is a twin mom and community builder who has juggled the chaos, just like you
As a parent of toddler twins, I know what it’s like to feel alone, exhausted, and not taken care of by the health system.
In different ways throughout my career, my goal has been to help make things easier for others.
I’ve done this through product development in the healthcare industry, running and growing a non-profit organization in East Africa, and now through Our Gathering Place. OGP was born out of my first-hand experience of how much effort it takes for an individual to receive care that feels informed and aligned to individual values.
Before I even became a parent to human* children, I struggled with infertility and loss.
I was diagnosed with “Unexplained Infertility” which is inconclusive and unknown amidst an ocean of unknowns. As I embarked on my infertility and IVF journey, I crawled the internet and relevant organizations and desperately searched Instagram accounts and YouTube channels trying to find someone with the same infertility experience and IVF treatment as me.
My searches weren’t successful. No one online had my specific experience, I had to find my way to support groups with a common anchor, in this case an infertility group I found through a local non-profit and a parenting twins group that I organically built.
I realized it wasn’t about the medical pieces and the treatment protocol. It was about shared experiences, feelings, needs, and desires. It was about the duality of joy and guilt in each moment. It was about finding people who “got it” without having to explain “it”.
That’s the power of a gathering place. It takes intentionality and purpose to create a gathering place worth sharing.
*Yes, I said “human children” because I have two dogs that are considered my firstborns and are treated as such… until we had kids, but that story is for another day.
NAPS Certification
Two incredible Registered Nurses led a year-long program with live meetings, video assignments, and practicing live. The coaching model is focused on supporting others to find their right way to parent.
12+ Years Industry Experience
With over a decade of consumer experience, product management, client relations, and workshop facilitation, my career has primed me to start my own business with a focus on serving others.
Mission-Driven
I value creating inclusive spaces where everyone feels their needs can be met. I prioritize social impact, supporting small businesses and donating part of my proceeds to non-profits that aid parents at different stages.
“Haya understands firsthand the importance of community support when faced with a challenging family building or perinatal journey. We are so grateful for the exceptional care that she extends to every community member who is fortunate enough to work with her.”
— Emily Lindblad, Operations Manager, AllPaths Family Building
