Search Midwives Association of British Columbia (MABC)

MABC would like to introduce three valuable additions to our team.

Tegan Becker, Director of Indigenous Midwifery  

We’d like to welcome Tegan Becker, the new Director of Indigenous Midwifery! Tegan is a Registered Nurse with a robust background in leadership and administration within non-profit organizations and regional health authorities, Tegan brings over a decade of dedicated clinical experience in reproductive health and justice. Her professional journey has been fueled by a commitment to ensuring that underserved communities receive, and have access to, the reproductive services they deserve. 

As a registered nurse specializing in maternal and child health, she has developed clinical expertise with a strong focus on advocacy for holistic, low barrier, and comprehensive reproductive services. She is a strong advocate and champion of choice in birthplace and access to midwifery care and have worked diligently to improve access to these vital services. Tegan has led initiatives aimed at systemic change to see the integration of midwifery care into primary care settings, resurgence of midwifery in First Nation Communities, and access to birth centers across BC. She has  spent the last decade advocating for policy change at the local, provincial and national level. Navigating complex and multi-jurisdictional funding environments during her administrative tenure provided the resource management skills necessary to achieve cohesive and impactful clinical outcomes. She is dedicated to championing the standards of care in maternal and child health and is always excited about opportunities to drive innovative, community focused strategies that support families and enhance health outcomes.  

In her personal time, you'll find her on the beaches of the Sunshine Coast with her kids and two Australian Shepherds. She is somebody who has seen the healing power of Midwifery care both personally and professionally, she appreciates this opportunity to advance shared goals!  

Reshme Kumar, Administrative Assistant for the Indigenous Midwifery Program

We are delighted to have Reshme Kumar join as the Administrative Assistant for the Indigenous Midwifery Program. Her experience in administration and event coordination stems from her work in university sectors and nonprofits, most recently at SFU's Office of Indigenous Education. There, she supported the office in coordinating projects and meetings, and developed documentation systems that enhanced the preservation and sharing of Indigenous educational resources. Reshme also served as a member of the Indigenous Education Reconciliation Council (IERC), which provided valuable insight into Indigenous governance and council protocols. 

She looks forward to supporting the Indigenous Midwifery Program and IMCBC in enhancing Indigenous midwifery services across BC. She has a love for creating art in all mediums, live music, logic puzzles, nature documentaries and spending time with loved ones! 

Brooke Bobb-Reid, Program Lead for the Indigenous Midwifery Program

We are delighted to have Brooke Bobb-Reid join as the Program Lead for the Indigenous Midwifery Program. Brooke is a passionate leader and advocate deeply rooted in Indigenous traditions, culture, and sacredness of life.  With paternal roots in Sq’éwqel, Seabird Island and deep maternal connections to Sts’ailes, she is firmly grounded in the Stó:lō and Nlaka'pamux territories of the Fraser Salish region where she calls home.  These ancestral roots shape her dedication to nurturing the wellbeing of Indigenous families and communities across the region and in British Columbia. 

Brooke brings over a decade of experience as a birth keeper, health advocate, is an Auntie, parent, and care giver. Her foundational work with Seabird Island Maternal Child Health and Tem’elíle  Midwifery reflects her commitment to community driven care. Additionally, her background with the First Nations Health Authority’s Community Engagement and Maternal Child and Family Wellness team(s) demonstrate her focus on empowering indigenous women and families through the sacred journey of health and wellness from an Indigenous lens. 

Brooke’s approach seamlessly integrates ancestral/traditional wisdom with contemporary knowledge in health, creating spaces where families can reclaim their power and embrace healing. She honors the unique, interconnected journeys of past, present, and future generations, drawing on the wisdom and invisible threads of her ancestors, the land, waters, and heart to guide her work. 

Brooke acknowledges “birth as ceremony” , an act of connection that honors intergenerational threads and connections that ensures stories, both spoken and unspoken, find their rightful place in collective healing through the impacts and challenges of colonization. Her work is an indication to her dedication to cultural reclamation, empowerment, renewal, and collective voice for Indigenous families, in collaboration with healthcare providers, including BC midwives.  

In service and commitment to the land, her community, and future generations, Brooke remains true in upholding healing, empowerment, and the reclamation of  Indigenous traditions in all currents of her work.