MEDIA ADVISORY
First of its Kind in the Bay Area: SisterWeb and City College of San Francisco to Launch Credited Community Doula Training Course
San Francisco, CA (January 26, 2026). SisterWeb and City College of San Francisco will host a press conference on January 27, 2026, at 4 pm, to celebrate the first day of the new Blossoming Birth Community Doula Training Course.
In a groundbreaking move to expand equitable access to pregnancy, labor, and postpartum support, and to increase workforce development opportunities for Black community members, SisterWeb has partnered with City College of San Francisco (CCSF) to offer this three-unit credit course, which is the first of its kind in the Bay Area.
As part of the Blossoming Birth Community Doula Training Course (HLTH 210, Community Birth Worker/Doula Education), students will receive instruction and mentorship from experienced midwives, doulas, lactation consultants, OB-GYNs, reproductive health advocates, and public health professionals. Graduates will gain the foundational knowledge and skills needed to begin their journey as professional community doulas and contribute to a growing movement to improve birth equity and justice.
This new partnership brings culturally rooted, community-driven doula training into the classroom, allowing students to earn academic credit while preparing to provide life-saving perinatal support to families in their own communities.
Come join us to learn more about this historic training initiative!
What: Press Conference about the launch of the groundbreaking Blossoming Birth Community Doula Training Course
When: Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 4 pm – 5 pm
Where: 55 Frida Kahlo Way (Harry Britt Building, room 140), San Francisco, CA
Speakers to include: CCSF Chancellor Dr. Kimberlee Messina, City Officials, SisterWeb Leadership, Course Instructor and Current and Former Students (Doula Training Course).
Interviews available.
MEDIA CONTACTS
SisterWeb: Marlee-I Mystic, SisterWeb Co-Executive Director of Doula Programs and Partnerships - Email: m.mystic@sisterweb.org Phone: 415-470-7011
CCSF: Alexandra Céspendes Kent - Email: alexandra@volersa.com Phone: 510-413-8445
About SisterWeb
SisterWeb’s vision is to center and uplift Black families in San Francisco in their reproductive journey to welcome their children with respect, dignity, joy, and pride, leading to thriving families and communities and increased birth equity and justice. SisterWeb works to dismantle racism in health care, strengthen community resilience, and advance economic justice for birthing families and doulas in San Francisco. Since being founded in 2018, SisterWeb has supported over 650 clients and trained over 100 community doulas in San Francisco.
About City College of San Francisco
Bringing higher education opportunities since 1935, and now celebrating its 90th anniversary, City College of San Francisco is an urban community college serving over 40,000 students annually at six locations throughout San Francisco. The College offers an affordable opportunity to earn associate degrees, prepare for transfer, pursue career and technical education, and personal development and enrichment. Visit: https://www.ccsf.edu.
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