Kristen Shanks

Kristen Shanks (Galbreath) is a qualified Nurse Midwife currently employed at San Juan Regional Medical Center since August 2020, with previous experience as a Nurse Midwife at Southwest Midwives and as a Registered Nurse in Labor & Delivery at Christus Saint Vincent Hospital. Kristen has a diverse background, originating from a role as a Birth Doula for over a decade, focusing on prenatal, labor, and postpartum support for English and Spanish-speaking clients. A previous coordinator for the Safe Infant Sleep Program at Many Mothers, Kristen also served as a Medical Assistant at Unity Medicine and an International Programs Specialist with UCEAP, handling logistics for study abroad initiatives in Latin America. Educational achievements include a Master of Science in Nursing, with a specialization in Nurse Midwifery from The University of New Mexico, complemented by a Bachelor's degree in Global Studies from UC Santa Barbara.