Connect at jaiolivewellness@gmail.com
Meet the Jai Olive Wellness Doula Team
Jai Olive Wellness is a 501(c)3 non-profit entity dedicated to supporting underserved communities.
Jai Olive Wellness provides a collaborative space to mobilize communities and coalition-build to improve health outcomes and center the culture and needs of diverse families in rural communities through education, services, and partnership.
It is a community-inspired cooperative of individuals and organizations that bring their unique gifts, expertise, and services to exchange, serve, and center Black, Indigenous, Latinx/e, Asian and Pacific Islander, and other diverse individuals and families in rural medical and maternal care deserts. This cooperative offers group spaces, resource exchange, development, health-based services, and referrals.
Doula Jazzmine
Postpartum Doula + Lactation
+ Childbirth Edu
Rose Mugeni
Birth + Postpartum Doula + Lactation
Languages: English, French, Swahili, Kirundi, Kirwanda, Lingala
Sarah Yak
Birth + Postpartum Doula + Lactation
Languages: English, Dinka, Arabic, Sudanese Arabic
REVIEWS
by Clients
Jai Olive Wellness did a phenomenal job leading up to, during, and after birth. I felt very prepared about what to expect during the process because Jazzmine's teachings were very thorough. During the birth, Jazzmine was very attentive not only towards me but also to my husband and hospital staff! After the birth, Jazzmine followed up way beyond the requirements of her contract. She truly provided well-rounded and compassionate care.
I met Jazzmine by coincidence through a mutual contact when I was about 37 weeks pregnant, and from the very beginning, she was very open and informative with an inviting spirit. I had been looking for a doula to help with this pregnancy, an African American doula in particular, so it was a no brainer that I needed her.
Jazzmine was extremely supportive and caring throughout my entire experience with her. She provided my husband and I with great advice to prepare us for delivery, helpful tips to make labor and delivery easier on me, and a sense of comfort during this uncertain time dealing with the COVID pandemic.
I appreciated the open communication and that I could reach her through different avenues (phone, text, email). She’s amazing with following up postpartum as well and just having that extra ear to vent to and navigate through my feelings, anxieties, and concerns with was definitely needed. I would recommend her services to anyone a million times over.
Jazzmine is the gospel truth! I ordered the postpartum box for my SIL and she called me every time she used it raving about how wonderful everything was. The scents were perfectly balanced, the ingredients were high quality, and shipping was incredibly fast. It’s so nice that we have folks like Jazzmine who take the fourth trimester seriously and provide some much-needed care for new parents. 10/10 would recommend every time!
Meet the Board
Jazzmine "Rural Black Doula" Brooks
founder + executive director
Jai Olive Wellness
Jordan Brooks
chair of Jai Olive Wellness
Dr. Gail Hudson
vice chair & executive secretary
for Jai Olive Wellness
Tabatha Cruz
Research, Equity,
Latinx/e Community Consultant
Nichelle Cieri, Ph.D. Candidate
Clinical Psychology and Trauma-Informed Consultant
Shawn Smith
The Smith Law Firm, PLLC
Investors
Our investors do more than just contribute financially to birth work and reproductive justice; they truly grasp and back the importance of enhancing the well-being and perinatal health experiences of families throughout Iowa.
The Investors listed below are organizations that donated more than $5,000 in 2024 to support the vision to be a leading organization that advances health equity and wellness.
Thanks to these sponsorships and donations, we're able to establish a pipeline for local communities to access support for perinatal health, mental health, and comprehensive holistic well-being throughout the
Des Moines metro area and neighboring cities.
If you are interested in supporting the efforts of Jai Olive Wellness, please contact us at jaiolivewellness@gmail.com.