What do Poonam’s clients and colleagues have to say about her work?

“Poonam was a fantastic trainer! Engaging, animated, warm, and human.” — Abortion Doula Training Participant (Boston, MA) 

As a facilitator, “Poonam was VERY knowledgeable.” — Abortion Doula Training Participant (Los Angeles, CA)

“I learned something new through all of the training sections. Always useful, helpful…Thank you for a great weekend and training opportunity. I feel inspired and energized.” — Abortion Doula Training Participant (San Francisco, CA)

Working with Poonam was “wonderful! I really appreciated how easily you adapted to our needs, our collective’s needs, and the needs of the attendees. You were really accommodating and understanding about our limited resources and the various ways we had to improvise in problem-solving. Thanks so much for all your hard work.” — Abortion Doula Collective Leader (Denton, Texas)

“Through her work at the Bay Area Doula Project, Poonam’s leadership, volunteer management, and passion for serving others shines brightly. She handles all challenges with a calm problem solving demeanor that makes any impossibility seem workable. She encourages her team to take leadership on tasks and think creatively for solutions. Poonam is a smart and caring teacher who is always willing to meet people where they are at and work with them at their own pace. Having the opportunity to work with Poonam has changed me for the better.”  — Renee Bracey Sherman, activist and former BADP volunteer