Jane is licensed in New York State to practice the profession of Midwifery having completed her education at the State University of New York in Brooklyn. She graduated Summa Cum Laude and received the award for academic excellence. Since 1993, Jane has been providing care to women, first in association with Dr. Pierre Rizk and presently with Associates for Women's Medicine. She is associated with St. Joseph's Hospital where she is a member of the medical staff with admitting privileges. Jane is an active member of the local chapter of the American College of Nurse Midwives, holding the office of treasurer for over six years. She has been involved in the education of midwifery students and presently participates in the education of residents at St. Joseph's Hospital. Jane's family is scattered across the county. She keeps herself busy with gardening, antiques and tutoring underserved children.

Elaine is a gynecologic nurse practitioner and a licensed midwife with over 30 years of experience. She has delivered over 3,000 babies and provided care to thousands of women. She holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Health Services. She holds a Master’s of Science degree in Midwifery from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. She was educated as an Adult Medicine and OB-GYN Nurse Practitioner in Syracuse, NY and as a Midwife at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston achieving a 4.0 average.

Elaine was the first midwife in Central New York, obtaining hospital privileges in all Syracuse hospitals with maternity services. She holds medical staff privileges at St. Joseph's Hospital as a full voting member of the medical staff. She was instrumental in bringing the Birthing Center to St. Joseph's Hospital and sat on the initial Board that established its policies. In her career she has held positions on many state and national Boards.

Elaine was a principle author of the New York State Professional Midwifery Practice Law and appointed the Inaugural Chair of the N.Y.S. Board of Midwifery by the Governor and the Board of Regents. She continues as an extended member of that Board. She has been active professionally with the American College of Nurse Midwives and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. In 2004, Elaine was elected to the American College of Nurse-Midwives Board of Directors completing this national term in June 2007.

Elaine has been honored with many awards in her career. Among them is the Award of Excellence from the American College of Nurse Midwives in 1993. In 2000 she was bestowed the coveted honor of Fellow of the American College of Nurse Midwives. In 2004 she received the NYSALM Award of Appreciation and in May, 2009 the prestigious national Dorothea Lang Pioneer Award in Midwifery. She is published in the Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine and the Journal of Midwifery and Womens Health.

Elaine has been a frequent speaker and continues to lobby for women and families on a state and national level. She has five children and resides with her husband in DeWitt, New York.

Heather Barnes RN, MS, WHNP-BC is a native of Oriskany, NY. Heather received her RN from St. Elizabeth College of Nursing in Utica, NY and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science from the State University of NY Institute of Technology Utica/Rome. She received her master’s degree as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner from the University at Buffalo in 2008. Heather completed her women’s health internships in various Buffalo and Syracuse practices. She is a member of the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetrics and Neonatal Nurses, and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Iota Delta and Gamma Kappa Chapters. Heather currently resides with her husband in Jamesville, NY.

Donna is a Syracuse native, growing up in Chittenango. She has spent the past 5 years in Charlottesville, VA, practicing first as a RN in labor and delivery and then as a WHNP after graduating with her Masters in 2006. She obtained a Biology degree from Ithaca College in 2003 and then proceeded to Binghamton University, where she received her Bachelors in Nursing Science in 2004. After moving to Virginia, Donna completed her Masters in Nursing with a specialty as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner at Old Dominion University. She is currently continuing her studies at Old Dominion and is working toward her Doctorate in Nursing Practice. She is a member of the New York State Nurse Practitioner Association. Donna also is on faculty at St. Joseph’s College of Nursing. She currently lives in Chittenango with her husband and children.