The Founders
Kinsey Kistler, LPN, Full-Spectrum Doula, CEO
Kinsey has said since she was a little girl that she wanted to grow up and raise thousands of babies! She wasn’t sure how- until she was working as a pediatric wellness nurse, witnessing the gap in meaningful care for new parents and babies. She sat down and started to write a business plan, and as she does with most things, immediately called her cousin and ultimate “yaaas” woman, Kati. Long story long here we are! Kinsey has a long diverse working background in everything from disaster response to being a former pizza professional! Kinsey has 20 years of infant and child care experience, 6 years as a pediatric nurse, and 20+ years of being dedicated to helping parents raise their babies under her belt.
As a Doula Kinsey has a special interest in families with multiple births, births after losses, and parents with postpartum mood concerns.
Kinsey lives in Clintonville with her Husband Andy and their dog Taco and cat Mags. She grew up in Dublin, graduating from Dublin Coffman High School as well as the Mosaic program. After high school she spent two years in service to our country through the AmeriCorps programs before attending the Columbus School of Practical Nursing. In nursing school Kinsey was secretary of, and graduated at the top of her class. She is trained in Postpartum by CAPPA and in Births by DONA. Most recently she has completed her CLC with The Healthy Children’s Project. In her free time she enjoys the outdoors with her husband and dog, a cold beer and live music!
Kati Molnar, Full-Spectrum Doula, CFO
Kati is the ultimate girl’s girl, advocate, and supportive person. It was easy for Kinsey to know who to turn to when she wanted to start this village. Kati has spent her career dedicated to advocating for those with different abilities through non-profit work in individual homes and school systems. While there were aspects of that field that she loved and found fulfilling when Kinsey nudged her to take the leap into birth work she knew she had found her calling.
Kati has a special interest in helping families who are seeking hospital or home births with minimal interventions. She takes special care to get to know you and your partner or family members to be the best advocate for your family in every way.
Kati lives in Delaware with her partner David and three bonus teens and their dogs Poptart and Zeus! She was born in Columbus but raised in Kettering, Ohio. Kati studied Psychology at Ohio Wesleyan University where she was on the cheer squad. She is trained in Birth by DONA and Postpartum by CAPPA.
The Doulas
Melissa Deardourff
Mel is a trained Birth Doula and Child Birth Educator! Based in Columbus Ohio Mel is very special to the heart of our business as we supported her during her second pregnancy and delivery! Inspired by what she learned through both of her own births she decided to turn to her village to become a doula herself! Melissa has a background in veterinary medicine and is our resident cat lover. She spends her free time outdoors with her two kiddos and her partner Chris. If you are interested in calming motherly energy Mel is your girl! With her lived experience and connection to the power of motherhood and childbirth she is the perfect quiet comfort to have in your corner! Mel is currently booking births for all of 2026!
Jules Molnar
Jules is our Dayton Doula! She lives in Yellow Springs and will be serving the greater Dayton area. Jules has a background in caring for adults, helping the elderly community from a young age. Now she is exploring caring for kids as well, working at a daycare. Jules is a fierce advocate and is never afraid to stand up for her client’s wishes! Jules spends part of the year in Arizona working the Renaissance Faire with her partner Elliot. Jules is especially close to this mission as she is Kati’s sister and Kinsey’s cousin! We are so excited to have Jules be a part of our team here!!
The Village Doulas 