Clyanna Lightbourn (she/her) is a certified birth and postpartum doula based in Albany, NY, and the founder of Lightbourn Doula Care. A daughter of Caribbean immigrants and a founding member of the BIPOC Doula Collective, Clyanna brings a deeply affirming, justice-centered approach to every birth she supports. She specializes in caring for Black birthing people, LGBTQ+ clients, and non-traditional families—offering trauma-informed support that honors cultural identity, bodily autonomy, and emotional safety. With a Master’s in Forensic Mental Health and more than a decade of experience in organizing, advocacy, and facilitation, her doula work is infused with political clarity and tenderness.
“Doula work feels like the next chapter in my activism. I’ve spent years marching, organizing, and pushing for change. Now, I’m channeling that same energy into holding space, affirming people’s choices, and witnessing their strength in life-altering moments.”
Clyanna is bilingual (Spanish/English), passionate about community care, and never far from a good book or her very opinionated cat, Meeko. She’s honored to serve on BirthNet’s board and to continue building a world where all birthing people feel seen, safe, and supported.