Jessica Rhude

Office Manager, Insurance & Billing Specialist, Midwifery Assistant, and Childbirth Educator

She has been with BDM since 2018 in a variety of roles, from admin to birth assistant! While working in the office on the day to day, she is always available to answer any questions in regards to care, and client accounts.  She also handles insurance & billing claims, she can be reached at:

billing@belladonnamidwifery.com

She loves to brag about her own Bella Donna baby born in the birth center in 2022!

Rhonda Hilliker, CNM

Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)

After serving in the US Army, raising 2 sons, working 17 years as a Labor & Delivery RN, she felt called by God to become a CNM. She graduated from Frontier Nursing University with a passion for birthing outside the hospital. She has also been working as a missionary since 2008 in places such as Uganda, Sierra Leone, Kenya, Ghana, Guatemala, Thailand & Honduras!  

Wynique Williams, CLD

Assistant Office Manager

Midwifery Assistant, Certified Labor Doula, & Childbirth Educator

With over 10 years experience working in the medical field as a Medical Assistant, she joined our admin team and completed her Labor Doula Certification via CAPPA. After working with Bella Donna Midwifery for a year, she became our Assistant Office Manager! As such a versatile member of our team, she is your go-to gal for all your questions! She is also currently obtaining her BS in Nursing with plans to become a Nurse Midwife.

Lynnette Scolpino, CNM

Certified Nurse Midwife

With 30 years of experience as a CNM in Rhode Island, she moved down south seeking a more intimate, and compassionate maternity care setting. She joined Bella Donna Midwifery to aid in providing our community with more access to antepartum, GYN, and primary care services. She lives with her husband in Hampstead and enjoys spending time with her grand daughter , the beach and crafting.

Haelyn Holden, CLD

Midwife Assistant, Labor Certified Doula & Childbirth Educator

Haelyn started her doula journey through Stillbirthday in 2018 as a birth and bereavement doula in an effort to support others within the community. After her time in the military and college, she joined Bella Donna Midwifery. She is passionate about empowering others through physical, emotional and educational support throughout their pregnancy and delivery.

Ashley Samperi, CLD

CAPPA Certified Labor Doula

Ashley is a wife and mother of five that were all born at home with wonderful midwives. After her children were born, she knew she wanted to be in the birth space advocating and encouraging women in their birth experience. She is currently trained via CAPPA and obtaining her certification. She looks forward to getting to know you and serve you in YOUR birth space. 

Jocelyn Matteson

CAPPA Trained Doula, Midwife Assistant, & Childbirth Educator

Bio coming soon!

Keira Boros, CCMA 

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Keira first joined BDM as part of her clinical training and quickly fell in love with the vibrant, supportive environment. Now, as a dedicated member of the team, she brings her passion for assisting others to ensure every experience at BDM is special and comforting. Outside of work, Keira enjoys spending time with her nephew and perusing her bachelors degree.

Elena Gregory, RN

Registered Nurse & Midwifery Assistant

Bio coming soon!

Jenna O'Dell

Midwifery Assistant & Soon to be RN

Bio coming soon!

Alison Hurd, RN IBCLC

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant & Registered Nurse

She started her nursing career in 2013 & fell in love with helping others successfully breastfeed. That love grew later when she was able to successfully breastfeed her own child. In 2017, she started the journey to become an IBCLC & worked in the hospital as lead lactation consultant until 2021. After a short break from work life, she took the opportunity to join the team of IBCLC's at Bella Donna. 

Heather Cullen, RN IBCLC

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant & Registered Nurse

Bio coming soon!