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Veronica Jacobsen will begin her position as Midwest Director of DONA effective January 1st.
The DONA Code of Ethics requires:
- Integrity. The doula should act in accordance with the highest standards of professional integrity. (Section I c).
- Respect, Fairness, and Courtesy. The doula should treat colleagues with respect, courtesy, fairness and good faith. (Section III a)
- Maintaining the Integrity of the Profession. The doula should uphold and advance the values, ethics, knowledge and mission of the profession (Section IV a).
- Propriety. The doula should maintain high standards of personal conduct in the capacity or identity as a birth doula (Section I a).
- Primacy of Client’s Interests. The doula’s primary responsibility is to her clients (Section II a).
Veronica's behavior, both in-person and via social media, has shown a clear violation of all five of the aforementioned pillars of the DONA Code of Ethics. By signing this petition, you are supporting that this appointment, to represent DONA doulas of the Midwestern Region of the US, will negatively impact both the reputation of DONA as an organization as well as individual doulas across a large region.
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December 22, 2016
The consistent growth of this campaign reflects the significant concern our community feels regarding the standards of leadership within our organization. This momentum serves as a clear indication that professional integrity is a priority for doulas in our region.
33 Comments
Veronica has blocked other DONA douas who she does not like from accessing the DONA International Doulas of MN Facebook group. As the SPAR, she is the only Admin of this page and used her control to exclude others. Is this what DONA wants from leadership?
Veronica is NOT a good representation of doulas of the Midwest. She has acted wildly inappropriately online towards other doulas, people, and providers. She is practically shunned from every local doula organization due to her inability to work with others and outright disrespect to anyone who disagrees with her. DONA should take a harder look at this candidate.
I am appalled at the crude and cruel words Veronica has used to shame past clients and business partners on social media. As a former DONA Doula, I am beyond positive that this is not the behavior of a leader. Please reconsider your choice in her as the Midwest DONA representative.
I have worked with Veronica as a board member to a non profit organization she started. I ultimately resigned due to her lack of integrity and unprofessional behavior. I have serious concerns about her professionalism representing any organization in a public or leadership role. She is quick to react and lacks professional boundaries.
I believe that someone who holds this title should not violate the DONA codes. It is obvious via social media and interactions with her she doesn't hold herself to those standards. She does not hold respect for other doulas in her community especially when she feels that there is competition. She works for herself not the population she states she "serves"
I have been a member of the Twin Cities Birthing community for many years and I know Veronica personally and professionally. I've been embarrassed and shocked by the way she talks to expectant families. She's unprofessional and unethical. I cannot think of a poorer choice than Veronica to represent the state of MN and DONA.
As a new parent Veronica was condescending and rude, and spoke ill of local providers. I felt very disheartened about local support. Her online presence is harsh and unprofessional. She openly speaks negatively about other birth professionals, uses the DONA mailing list for her own marketing and blocks DONA members if they disagree with her. Ethically, we can not have her represent DONA.
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Final supporters
Veronica Jacobsen will begin her position as Midwest Director of DONA effective January 1st.
The DONA Code of Ethics requires:
- Integrity. The doula should act in accordance with the highest standards of professional integrity. (Section I c).
- Respect, Fairness, and Courtesy. The doula should treat colleagues with respect, courtesy, fairness and good faith. (Section III a)
- Maintaining the Integrity of the Profession. The doula should uphold and advance the values, ethics, knowledge and mission of the profession (Section IV a).
- Propriety. The doula should maintain high standards of personal conduct in the capacity or identity as a birth doula (Section I a).
- Primacy of Client’s Interests. The doula’s primary responsibility is to her clients (Section II a).
Veronica's behavior, both in-person and via social media, has shown a clear violation of all five of the aforementioned pillars of the DONA Code of Ethics. By signing this petition, you are supporting that this appointment, to represent DONA doulas of the Midwestern Region of the US, will negatively impact both the reputation of DONA as an organization as well as individual doulas across a large region.
Updates
December 22, 2016
The consistent growth of this campaign reflects the significant concern our community feels regarding the standards of leadership within our organization. This momentum serves as a clear indication that professional integrity is a priority for doulas in our region.
33 Comments
Her comments on social media show her to be petty and vindictive. And when someone who is supposed to be supporting women and families stoops to slandering children, that shows a decided lack of fitness for the job.
Veronica has blocked other DONA douas who she does not like from accessing the DONA International Doulas of MN Facebook group. As the SPAR, she is the only Admin of this page and used her control to exclude others. Is this what DONA wants from leadership?
Veronica is NOT a good representation of doulas of the Midwest. She has acted wildly inappropriately online towards other doulas, people, and providers. She is practically shunned from every local doula organization due to her inability to work with others and outright disrespect to anyone who disagrees with her. DONA should take a harder look at this candidate.
I am appalled at the crude and cruel words Veronica has used to shame past clients and business partners on social media. As a former DONA Doula, I am beyond positive that this is not the behavior of a leader. Please reconsider your choice in her as the Midwest DONA representative.
I have worked with Veronica as a board member to a non profit organization she started. I ultimately resigned due to her lack of integrity and unprofessional behavior. I have serious concerns about her professionalism representing any organization in a public or leadership role. She is quick to react and lacks professional boundaries.
I believe that someone who holds this title should not violate the DONA codes. It is obvious via social media and interactions with her she doesn't hold herself to those standards. She does not hold respect for other doulas in her community especially when she feels that there is competition. She works for herself not the population she states she "serves"
I have been a member of the Twin Cities Birthing community for many years and I know Veronica personally and professionally. I've been embarrassed and shocked by the way she talks to expectant families. She's unprofessional and unethical. I cannot think of a poorer choice than Veronica to represent the state of MN and DONA.
As a new parent Veronica was condescending and rude, and spoke ill of local providers. I felt very disheartened about local support. Her online presence is harsh and unprofessional. She openly speaks negatively about other birth professionals, uses the DONA mailing list for her own marketing and blocks DONA members if they disagree with her. Ethically, we can not have her represent DONA.
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Her comments on social media show her to be petty and vindictive. And when someone who is supposed to be supporting women and families stoops to slandering children, that shows a decided lack of fitness for the job.