Meet Our Doulas
Cherise Gordon-Doyley, CEO
Cherise Gordon-Doyley is the CEO of Soul Sista Birth Services, LLC and the Executive Director of its Community Doula Program. With over seven years of experience as a birth and postpartum doula and more than a decade of personal breastfeeding experience, she brings deep compassion, cultural understanding, and real-life wisdom to the families she serves.
Known as Florida’s go-to expert on Medicaid for doulas, Cherise has helped countless birth workers navigate credentialing, billing, and launching community doula programs across the state. Her mission is rooted in birth justice and expanding access to high-quality, culturally centered care for marginalized communities — including Black, LGBTQ+, low-income, domestic violence survivors and CPS-involved parents.
At the heart of it all, she’s a passionate advocate, educator, and mama who believes every family deserves support, dignity, and informed care on their journey into parenthood.
Maxine Bailey, Community Doula (Jacksonville, FL)
Maxine Bailey is a 27-year-old passionate doula who is deeply committed to providing comprehensive care for mothers throughout their birthing and postpartum journeys.
With certifications in lactation and postpartum care, Maxine offers a holistic approach to supporting families, focusing not only on physical health but also on mental and emotional well-being.
She believes in the power of advocacy, ensuring that every mother feels heard, empowered, and supported in making the best decisions for her and her baby. Maxine's approach is centered on offering personalized, compassionate care that fosters a nurturing environment for both parents and newborns.
Whether it's through advocating for birthing rights, providing lactation support, or helping families navigate the postpartum period, Maxine is dedicated to making sure every new mother receives the care and attention she deserves.
Maxine currently offer FREE birth and postpartum Doula services through our community Doula program for families on Medicaid in Jacksonville, FL.
Keshia Jenkins, Community Doula (Tallahassee, FL)
Keshia Jenkins is a passionate early childhood educator, advocate, certified doula, and maternal health & birth justice warrior with nearly 20 years of experience. She began her career in early childhood education while in high school and has since expanded her work across the Tallahassee Big Bend Region, with a growing statewide and national impact.
She is committed to highlighting the deep connection between maternal health and a child’s future.
As the founder of Brain Building Consulting (est. 2019) and MamaKayBirthingServices (est. 2021), Keshia works to empower educators, families, and birthing individuals by providing training, advocacy, and direct support in early childhood education and maternal health.
Keshia is also a dedicated policy advocate, championing pregnancy Medicaid expansion and key early childhood policies, including serving as a lead facilitator for The Future Project.
She holds degrees from Tallahassee Community College, Saint Leo University, and the University of North Florida, along with multiple certifications, including Certified Passenger Safety Technician, Doula (Full-Spectrum, Birth & Community), breastfeeding counseling, infant mental health, and C.L.A.S.S. Preschool Assessment.
Above all, Keshia’s greatest joy comes from her four children—her “A-team.” She lives by her motto, “Let your passion lead you,” and approaches all she does with peace, light, and love.
Keshia currently provides FREE birth and postpartum Doula services and parenting classes for families in Tallahassee, FL through our community doula program.
Sabayya Johnson, Community Doula (Orlando, FL)
Sabayya Johnson is a deeply rooted community doula and birth worker whose journey into birth work began in 2013. With over a decade of experience, Sabayya has dedicated her life to holding space for families through one of life’s most sacred transitions—birth. Her work is grounded in holistic care, blending ancient traditions with compassionate, hands-on support.
As a mother of three, Sabayya brings not only professional wisdom but also the nurturing insight of personal experience. She offers far more than birth support; she provides nourishment for the body and soul. From cooking warm, healing meals to tidying up the home, she offers full-spectrum care that restores balance and honors the family’s needs.
Sabayya’s approach is richly informed by her background in herbalism, crystal healing, reiki, and both African and Indigenous cultural practices. She sees birth as a spiritual, emotional, and physical journey and strives to offer culturally affirming care that uplifts ancestral wisdom.
Driven by a deep desire to continue serving her community at an even greater capacity, Sabayya is currently working toward becoming a nurse. Her goal is to integrate clinical expertise with the loving presence she’s known for, creating a bridge between modern medicine and holistic care.
Sabayya Johnson is more than a doula—she is a healer, a guide, and a pillar of strength for the families she serves.
Sabayya currently provides FREE Birth and Postpartum Doula services for families on Medicaid in the Orlando, FL area through our community Doula program.
Satin Marche, Community Doula & Baby Mama Yoga Instructor
Greetings Village,
Meet Sátin Marché. She is the founder at @TheVillageofSacredMelanin where she pioneers a comprehensive and cultural approach to birth work, education, and yoga by interweaving the tapestry of sustainability, wellness, and wise living.
She conceives of birthing an ecosystem that nourishes the well being of Military families throughout every stage of their journey, no matter where they are around the globe.
Satin is the creator of Baby Mama Yoga and hosts classes online every Sunday FREE for our SSBS Medicaid Mommies statewide.
Empress Brittiany Mason-Gordon, Community Doula (Sanford, FL)
Empress Brittiany Mason-Gordon, also known in the spiritual streets as Empress Enchanting Cat, has been working for the community in many ways over the past 15 plus years by way of mentoring and advocating for the youth, elderly and volunteering as well as being a spiritual guide to those in need. She resides in Sanford Fl, by way of Duval and philly born but grew up in new jersey. She graduated in 09 with a B.A. in Communications which she uses everyday meeting new people. Owner of Empress Brittiany Magical Empire she has provided herbal remedies , jewelry for spiritual enlightenment and oils to aid for any occasion. She is also a singer, model, actress who has and continues to use all these aspects of herself to now walk in divine alignment of being a doula "Mother" for all who connects with my energy! She started her Doula career in 2021 while in training she had her 1st son, which gave her even more zeal to help other new mothers. Today she has and continues to bring new life in and assist families through the full pre and post part of the birthing journey. She also is studying to be certified in being a doula for pets and death. In all ways of nature through life and death support is needed, love is needed and that's why thee Empress continues to make Magic in the community..Life awaits!
