Shades of Divinity

I am so proud of what we are becoming!

It’s our 2-Year Anniversary at Shades of Divinity! Today, we celebrate two years of promoting Reproductive Justice and equity for BIPOC families in Washington State. Over the past two years, we’ve worked tirelessly to uplift and empower our communities. Here’s what we’ve accomplished together: ✨ Gave out 11 Divinity Kits to expectant BIPOC families, filled with culturally curated items from BIPOC-owned businesses. ✨ Provided free perinatal education through our Perinatal Enrichment Series led by nurse midwives. ✨ Honored Indigenous Milk Medicine Week and Black Breastfeeding Week with free lactation kits. ✨ Awarded 7 Health Equity scholarships to BIPOC students pursuing healthcare careers. ✨ Adopted 2 families for the holiday season, providing them with essential items and gifts. ✨ Gave away items through our Divinity Pantry to support families in need. ✨ Secured funding for our first major event, Unwound the Womb: Reclaiming Birth and Justice Through Healing. ✨ Partnered with amazing folx like @blkmamas,@pludeltaiotachi, @blkbryllc, @__lechantebirthwork, and @lo.holistics ✨Partned with 2 major healthcare systems in Washington: @multicarehealth and @virginiamasonfranciscanhealth Thank you to everyone who has supported us along the way—your encouragement fuels our mission to create a more equitable future. Here’s to more milestones, empowerment, and liberation ahead! #ReproductiveJustice #ShadesOfDivinity #CommunityLove #HealthEquity

Announcement! 📣 Shades of Divinity Presents: Unwound the Womb: Reclaiming Birth and Justice Through Healing – a FREE, full-day event dedicated to empowering Black, Latine, and Tribal families through Reproductive Justice. 🗓️ Date: June 7, 2025 ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM 📍 Location: McGavick Conference Center, Lakewood, WA What to Expect: • Complimentary Lunch • Keynote Speaker • Expert Panel Discussions featuring both professionals and individuals with lived experiences • Cultural Performances • Free On-Site Services by doulas, lactation consultants, and mental health professionals This is a For Us By Us event. It’s time to heal while also celebrating our culture! Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, share, and create a stronger community. This event is funded by a grant from the Community Reinvestment Project, a project of the Washington State Department of Commerce @wastatecommerce 📲 Register Now at www.shadesofdivinity.org #ReproductiveJustice #UnwoundTheWomb #MaternalHealth #HealingAndEmpowerment #ShadesOfDivinity #CommunityEvent #Tacoma #Washington #Lakewood #PierceCounty #KingCounty #Healing #Community

Do you work with families? Shades of Divinity is proud to present “We Are Pregnant: Nurturing Provider/Parental Roles in Maternal Health”, happening on March 5, 2025 and facilitated by none other than Joel Austin, CEO of Daddy University. This session focuses on the importance of parental inclusion in perinatal care, with special emphasis on supporting BIPOC families. You’ll walk away with strategies to provide family-centered, culturally sensitive care that improves maternal health outcomes and tackles systemic inequities. 🎓 Nursing CE Credits Available! 📍 When: March 5, 2025 🌐 Where: Virtual Limited seating available – secure your spot now! Register today at www.shadesofdivinity.org!

We are honored to announce that Shades of Divinity has been selected as a 2024 MultiCare Health System Community Partnership Fund recipient—for the second year in a row! 🎉 This incredible support helps organizations in Pierce, King, Thurston, and Kitsap counties address critical issues like access to care, behavioral health, maternal and child health, and more. Thanks to this funding, we’ll strengthen our capacity to work more efficiently, ensuring we continue to uplift and support BIPOC families in Washington State through culturally centered services and resources. Together, we’re creating healthier, more equitable communities! #CommunityPartners #ReproductiveJustice #HealthEquity #ShadesofDivinity #BIPOCFamilies #WashingtonState #MultiCare #BesslerCenter

📢 Internship Application Closure 📢 A huge thank you to everyone who applied for the Shades of Divinity internship program! We are incredibly grateful for your interest and passion. Due to the overwhelming response, we’ve had to make some tough decisions, and the application process is now closed. We sincerely apologize to those we couldn’t select this time. Please stay connected for future opportunities as we continue our mission to promote Reproductive Justice and health equity for BIPOC families in Washington State.

Need to find a preceptor? Interested in Maternal Child Health but don’t know where to start? Shades of Divinity is looking for passionate individuals to help us make a meaningful impact in our community. We’re currently offering internship opportunities in the following areas: 1️⃣ Program Support Intern 2️⃣ Graphic Designer 3️⃣ Community Outreach Intern 4️⃣ Research and Data Intern 5️⃣ Social Media and Marketing Intern 6️⃣ Fundraising and Development Intern 7️⃣ Health Equity Education Intern These internships provide valuable hands-on experience, professional growth, and the opportunity to contribute to health equity, Reproductive Justice, and empowering BIPOC families. Apply today and be part of our mission! 💪🏾 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gNnXRZdZ

We’re Hiring! Are you passionate about Reproductive Justice? Do you want to help support Black, Latine, and Tribal communities? Join us for an exciting Shades Of Divinity project! We’re currently seeking an On-Site Event Planner and a Project Coordinator (both remote positions) to support our upcoming Reproductive Justice and Healing event. 🟫 Apply here for the On-Site Event Planner: https://lnkd.in/gvi39RMM 🟫 Apply here for the Project Coordinator: https://lnkd.in/gpcZehQS Make a difference with us—apply today!

We had a wonderful time being a co-convenor for the Healthy Births, Healthy Babies Summit! Thank you, Mary Bridge Children's Hospital’s Bessler Center, for this great opportunity. S/o to all the co-convenors and participants who came to strategize ways to improve the health and well-being of birthing folx and infants in Pierce County!

Last but not least, it is time to honor our 4th scholarship recipient, Roseana Camacho!🎓🎉 Read more about her below! "I have been a registered nurse since 2011, beginning my career as a bedside RN in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at a local hospital in Tacoma. After several years of caring for critically ill patients, became a Nurse Manager of the ICU at a government hospital. This role highlighted the critical importance of healthcare in our communities and inspired me to help level the playing field for our most vulnerable populations. As a nurse leader and while working as an adjunct nursing instructor at a local community college, I encouraged others to view nursing not only as a profession but as a means to advance humanity to elevate others through our nursing skills, knowledge, and compassion. I then transitioned to a hospital supervisor role, which allowed me to care for my ill father until his passing. With the grace and gratitude I felt from being able to care for my father, I pursued other leadership positions and also advocated within community volunteer roles to be able to make impactful changes from an educational, social, and service-orientated platform. I became a board member of the Pierce County Human Services Advisory Board and a school district board member, using my experiences to bring essential services to populations such as children, the elderly, veterans, the homeless, domestic violence victims, the LGBTQIA+ community, those struggling with mental illness, and the impoverished. My work is not done. Currently, I am pursuing a Doctorate in Nursing Practice at PLU, with an expected graduation date of May 2025. Upon licensure, I hope to work with women and children from disadvantaged communities, young children struggling with mental illness, and the LGBTQIA+ community."