Chanel Porchia-Albert
Commissioner, CEO, Doula, Mother
Commissioner Chanel L. Porchia Albert CD, CPD, CLC, CHHC is the Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Ancient Song Doula Services; A reproductive health organization of over 70 full-spectrum community-based doulas focused on providing resources and full-spectrum doula services to women of color and marginalized communities throughout NYC and Northern New Jersey. She is a certified lactation counselor, midwifery assistant, and vegan chef who has
served on various advisory boards throughout the country. When she is not working on legislative policy or facilitating workshops, you can find her spending time with her six children.
Feb. 22, 2022
BJP NYC: Run It Back! S1 Recap
It's been a minute! The Birth Justice Podcast NYC team has been deep in process for the last year to bring you season 2 in 2022! But before we jump into a new season, it felt important to revisit and review some of the wisdom...
July 29, 2020
BJP NYC 04: Going Beyond Birthwork: Ancient Song Doula Services with Chanel Porchia Albert
Season 1 Episode 4 features an interview with Chanel Porchia Albert. We discuss how she became a doula, why she started Ancient Song Doula Services , the role of doulas in and beyond birthwork, and how Ancient Song is pivotin...