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Emily

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Emily Jacobson
Owner

Services Provided:
Labor, Postpartum & Infant Care, Newborn Care Specialist, Childbirth Educator, In-Home Sleep Training Professional, Encapsulation Specialist, Certified VBAC Doula, and Shaken Baby Instructor, Lactation Educator

Raised in Green Bay, Emily has been a labor and postpartum doula since 2011. Emily’s strength lies in supporting families through the childbearing years, in whatever manner they envision it unfolding. Unbiased and judgment-free support are the cornerstones on which Emily has built Green Bay Doulas.

Prior to doula work, Emily worked as a nanny, respite provider and ABA behavioral therapist for 8+ years. She has extensive experience with special needs and children with spectrum disorders.

Emily’s ability to build mutual respect and admiration with providers and hospital administrators has been a tremendous asset to the families she supports. She is a resident member on the board of directors for NeighborWorks Green Bay, and Olde Main. The Executive Director for the Wisconsin Doulas Association, Inc whose annual fundraiser is the Green Bay Parenting Expo, and serves as an elected official on the Brown County Board of Supervisors.

Emily’s accolades include:

  • Future 15 award recipient- Young Professional of the Year by the Greater Green Bay Chamber of Commerce. (2017)

  • 3 Nominations for Entrepreneur of the Year by the Future 15 and Young Professionals (2016 & 2017 & 2019)

  • Nominated for Business Person of the Year for the Business Recognition Luncheon through the Greater Green Bay Area Chamber. (2016)

  • Nominated for Entrepreneurial Award for the Business Recognition Luncheon through the Greater Green Bay Area Chamber.  (2018)

  • On the Rise top 20 nomination- Rising Tide

  • Packer Protege Mentoring Program (2020)

  • 2020Mom National Ambassador of the Year

In her downtime, you can find Emily probably not wearing shoes! Her favorite things to do are to explore nature and enjoy an evening bonfire in the backyard with her husband and daughters. Cheering on the Packers goes without saying!