Anya Wait is an experienced birth and postpartum doula currently working at Public Health Madison and Dane County since April 2022 and also serves as the owner of Birthside Doula Care since February 2021. Anya Wait previously owned Anya Wait Photographer from June 2007 to February 2021 and worked as a midwife and consultant at LABOR OF LOVE BIRTH SERVICES, LLC from July 2001 to February 2005. Anya Wait began the career as a self-employed midwife/doula in Evansville, Indiana, from September 1997 to October 2000. Anya Wait holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Missouri-Columbia and additional training from the Arkansas Department of Health.
Public Health Madison and Dane County
Public Health Madison and Dane County’s (PHMDC) vision is “Healthy People. Healthy Places.” and its mission is to “Work with the community to enhance, protect, and promote the health of the environment and the well being of all people.” PHMDC fulfills its mission through its work on environmental health, community health, operations, health equity, and policy. PHMDC is increasing its focus on working with the community to address the root causes of disease and illness by focusing on policy, systems, and environmental changes.