Meet Fareeda Adejumo, 
Centering Co-facilitator & Birth Assistant

About Fareeda Adejumo

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Psychology | Amherst College | Amherst, MA Graduated December 2024

CLINICAL & BIRTHWORK EXPERIENCE
Birth Doula/ Birth Assistant | Various locations Dec. 2022– Present

• Support midwives during prenatal visits and births by performing medical assistant duties, including checking vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, weight), finding fetal heart tones, and preparing lab orders based on provider notes

• Provide comprehensive emotional and physical support to birthing people and their partners, including comfort techniques, music, positioning guidance, and reassurance throughout labor●

• Complete postpartum clinical tasks such as assessing placentas, measuring fundal height, and monitoring patient and baby vitals and well-being after birth

• Chart detailed notes during births, documenting progression (e.g., crowning, time of birth) to maintain accurate medical records

Postpartum Doula | Various Locations Dec. 2022– Present

• Provide overnight newborn care, including feeding, soothing, diapering, and tracking sleep/feed schedule

• Establish and encourage healthy sleep habits to promote longer sleep windows

• Use medical training (NRP, former EMT) to monitor for signs of distress and ensure newborn safety

• Offer emotional support to parents navigating the postpartum period

• Normalize newborn behavior and provide guidance on infant care (schedules, wake windows, bedtime routines

• Monitor for signs of postpartum mood disorders (e.g., anxiety, depression) and offer appropriate resources or referrals

EMT-B, College Emergency Medical Services| Amherst, MA Sept. 2019– May 2023

• Responded to medical emergencies during 12-hour on-call shifts; maintained preparedness while attending classes

• Performed immediate assessments, including blood pressure, pulse, respirations, reflexes, and level of consciousness

• Administered emergency interventions such as EpiPen injections, splinting, wound care, and basic airway support

• Conducted pre- and post-shift equipment checks, ensuring medical bags were fully stocked with supplies

• Accumulated over 300 volunteer hours delivering emergency medical care across campus

Personal Care Attendant | Various Locations June 2022– Dec. 2024

• Delivered direct patient care, including bathing, feeding, medication reminders, and mobility assistance

• Used assistive devices and medical equipment (e.g., Hoyer lifts, gait belts, and other patient mobility tools)

• Closely monitored patients for changes in condition and behavior; documented care through detailed charting and checklists, including vitals, toileting, and daily activities

• Followed clinical recommendations such as setting up and administering low-flow oxygen via nasal cannula, assisting with prescribed physical therapy routines, and supporting medication administration

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant | Department of Psychology, Amherst College, Amherst, MA March 2022 – March 2025
Mentor: Dr. Catherine Sanderson

• Explored the impact of bystander intervention training (ABLE) on police culture and community outcomes

• Created participant sign-up forms and implemented an app-based system to automate scheduling and reminder notifications

• Conducted and coded over 30 qualitative interviews with law enforcement officers to asses police culture

• Designed surveys using Qualtrics to collect quantitative data on police behaviors; coded over 100 participant responses

• Set up Google Calendar integrations and Google Workspaces to organize research notes and streamline lab operations

• Co-authored a research paper, contributing to data interpretation, writing, editing, and formatting in APA style

• Presented research findings via poster at the Society for Personality and Social Psychology Convention and The Amherst College Summer Research Symposium

LEADERSHIP/ SERVICE
Amherst Association of Students, Amherst College | Amherst, MA Jan. 2020– May 2023

• Served on 8 AAS committees over four years, contributing to 12+ campus initiatives through cross-committee collaboration focused on student life, events, and transportation access

• Co-led a special AAS project researching and interviewing peer institutions to improve access to campus EMS programs; successfully advocated for payment for student EMTs to increase squad accessibility

• Championed and successfully implemented an initiative to secure funding for a student doula program aimed at creating a pathway for certification to help address disparities in maternal care within the local area

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CERTIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND INTERESTS

• Technical skills: Qualtrics, R, SPSS, Excel, IRB, Word processor, Zoom, Powerpoint, Google Workspace, Salesforce

• Training: Bloodborne Pathogens, HIPAA Compliance, OSHA Compliance, Human Subject Training, Trauma-Informed  Care

• Certifications: CPR and First Aid (2024); Neonatal resuscitation ( 2024); Birth Doula and Postpartum Doula certification (2022); Massachusetts State Psychomotor EMT (2020)

• Interests: Maternal health equity, Baking, Dancing Bachata, and Creating Specialty Drinks