Jeniffer Revell, the founder of Birth Culture, moved to Gainesville, FL, in 2018 with a dream of training teen doulas to serve their peers, a vision she initially doubted was feasible. Everything changed in January 2020 during a transformative birth experience. While Jeniffer was supporting a client, the client's 11-year-old daughter, Michelle, showed an intense curiosity and interest in the birth process.

Recognizing Michelle's natural inclination, Jeniffer guided her on the spot, teaching her how to provide doula support as the labor unfolded. Michelle’s ability to learn and provide intuitive care in the moment reignited Jen’s passion for youth empowerment in maternal health. This experience proved that when young people are given the tools and the space to lead, they can transform the birth room.

Inspired by Michelle’s interest, Jen dedicated the next two years to connecting with community leaders and developing a sustainable training model. As a result, Birth Culture was established as a community-rooted organization. Today, we are actively training young doulas, specifically youth ages 16-24 from underserved communities to serve as compassionate, culturally aware leaders who will significantly impact reproductive healthcare across the community and the nation.