Dr. Sayida Peprah-Wilson is both a Psychologist and Doula, with over 15 years of experience in both fields. She specializes in multicultural psychology, trauma, suicide prevention, and perinatal mental health, and has practiced in community-based, in-home, psychiatric hospital, and prison settings. An advocate for human rights in childbirth, she is a member of the Black Women Birthing Justice Collective and a Movement Partner with the Black Mamas Matter Alliance, promoting research, education, and community-based services to positively transform the birthing experiences of Black families. Dr. Sayida is the Founder and Executive Director of the non-profit organization Diversity Uplifts, Inc., with a mission to improve the well-being of women, birthing people, children, and families and increase cultural competence and humility among the providers who serve them. She also currently serves as a member of the California Doula Medi-Cal (Medicaid) Implementation Co-Design Team and Workgroup.