The following is our current 2024 schedule of events, along with brief descriptions which follow the list below.

Date	Day	Eastern Time Zone	Type of Event	Audience
January 9	Tuesday	12-1 pm	HFA Webinar	Members only
January 16	Tuesday	7-8 pm	Regional Group Networking & Peer Support Meeting	Members only
January 24	Wednesday	7-8 pm	NEDA Webinar: The Doula Heart	​Members only
February 13	Tuesday	​12-1 pm ​	HFA Webinar	Members only
February 20	Tuesday	5-6 pm​	Regional Group Networking & Peer Support Meeting	Members only
February 27	Tuesday	7-8 pm	NEDA Webinar: Birth Work is Death Work: Full Spectrum Doula	Members only
March 12	Tuesday	12-1 pm	HFA Webinar: Builiding Resilience in Family Caregiving	Members only
March 12	Tuesday	7-8 pm​	How Do You Doula?	Open to Public
March 19	​Tuesday	7-8 pm	Member Social	Members only
March 26	Tuesday	7-8 pm	NEDA Panel Discussion: Natural Organic Reduction	Members only
April 16	Tuesday	7-8 pm	Regional Group Networking & Peer Support Meeting	Members only
April 23​	Tuesday	7-8 pm	NEDA Webinar:   Honoring Every Journey: LGBTQ+ Affirming Practices for Death Doulas	Members only
May 8	Wednesday	7-8 pm	NEDA Webinar:: How to Start a Doula Business	​Members only
May 14​	Tuesday	12-1 pm	HFA Webinar: Grief River: A New Approach to Understanding and Supporting Loss	Members only
May 21	Tuesday	5-6 pm ​	Regional Group Networking & Peer Support Meeting	Members only
June 11	​Tuesday	12-1 pm ​	HFA Webinar:  End-of-Life Ethics: Patient Options​	Members only
June 11	Tuesday	7-8:30 pm	Meet the Doula Trainers	Open to Public
June 18	Tuesday	7-8 pm	Member Social​	Members only
June 25	Tuesday	7-8 pm	NEDA Webinar:   Visibility Matters	Members only
July 10	Tuesday	7-8 pm	NEDA Webinar: Technology and Advance Care Planning	Members only
July 16	Tuesday	7-8 pm	Regional Group Networking & Peer Support Meeting	Members only
August 20	Tuesday	5-6 pm	Regional Group Networking & Peer Support Meeting	Members only
September 10	Tuesday	​7-8:15 pm	How Do You Doula?	​Open to Public
September 17	Tuesday	​​7-8 pm	Member Social​	​Members only
September 24	Tuesday	7-8 pm	NEDA Webinar: Orient Your Life (Part 1)	​Members only
October 9	Wednesday	7-8 pm	NEDA Webinar: Orient Your Life (Part 2)	​Members only
October 15	Tuesday	7-8 pm	​Regional Group Networking & Peer Support Meeting​	Members only​
October 16	Wednesday	7 pm	Movie: A Good Death	Members only
October 17	Thursday	7-8 pm	DEIJ in Action: An LGBTQIA+ Allyship Workshop	Members only
October 24	Thursday	7-8 pm	NEDA Webinar: TBD	Members only
November 19	Tuesday	5-6 pm	Regional Group Networking & Peer Support Meeting	Members only
December 10	Tuesday	7-8:30 pm	Meet the Doula Trainers	Open to Public
​December 17	​Tuesday	7-8 pm	Member Social	Members only
December 18	Wednesday	7-8 pm	Voices of Diversity: Racial & Cultural EOLD Perspectives	Members only

MEMBERS-ONLY WEBINARS AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
NEDA has members that represent 47 US states as well as several other countries, offering opportunities to share with and learn from others throughout the world. Regular online gatherings offer current NEDA members easily accessible ways to learn from EOL thought leaders and influencers, as well as to build important relationships with each other. Notices and Zoom links for upcoming events are distributed via various communications to our members in advance. 

Educational Webinars
NEDA offers a minimum of six different educational webinars on a broad variety of topics relevant  to our work in end-of-life care each year. 

• Descriptions of past webinars can be found at: https://www.nedalliance.org/webinars.html
• Webinars are typically recorded and available to members under the “Files” tab on our members-only Facebook page, or upon request via email to [email protected]
• Upcoming webinars will be announced on our social media platforms, in the NEDA News, and email messages to members. Zoom links are also sent automatically in advance and a recording link is emailed to members within 72 hours.. 

Member Socials
Member Socials, hosted by NEDA are quarterly virtual events designed to foster deeper connections and spread joy within our compassionate community. At these gatherings, End-of-Life Doulas come together to engage, laugh, learn and strengthen professional bonds. It’s like sitting next to a knowledgeable friend,  sharing insights, and gaining fresh perspectives. Exclusively for NEDA members, these socials go beyond mere meetings; they provide an opportunity to grow, share, and connect in meaningful ways. Whether you’re a seasoned expert or a curious learner, there’s something here for everyone. We invite you to participate in this nurturing and empowering experience.

The Member Socials are scheduled quarterly. A Zoom link will be emailed the day of the event. Questions can be directed to [email protected]

As a reminder at all NEDA events please remember the Code of Care: As a measure of care, we want to remind everyone to commit to Listen Generously, Share from the Heart, Speak Respectfully, and Lead with your Personal Perspective.

Upcoming 2024 Member Socials. All will be held from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

• Tuesday, March 19
• Tuesday, June 18
• Tuesday, September 17
• Tuesday, December 17

  
Regional Group Networking & Peer Support Meetings
For NEDA members who are interested in networking closer to home, we have compiled a resource document called Forming Regional Group Guidelines designed to help create and build professional end-of-life doula groups.

​In 2024, eight on-line meetings are scheduled for members to meet by geographic region and use time to network, problem solve, plan events, and more. Upcoming events are listed below. Zoom links are sent out automatically in advance to all current members via email. For any questions, please send an email to: [email protected]

• Tuesday, January 16, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. ET
• Tuesday, February 20, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. ET 
• Tuesday, April 16, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. ET
• Tuesday, May 21, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. ET
• Tuesday, July 16, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. ET
• Tuesday, August 20, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. ET
• Tuesday, October 15, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. ET
• Tuesday, November 19, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. ET

Additional Region-Specific Meetings 
These groups are member-run and not intended to be managed by the NEDA board long term. Moving regional groups forward will take time, creative energy, and leadership from NEDA members in each respective region. We encourage you to consider how you can personally help to generate interest and momentum in your area. For those who would like their join a group in their geographic reason, please click on the region and complete the form that opens up.
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Midwest: North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio
Noncontiguous: Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico
Northeast: Maine, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey
Pacific: Washington, Oregon, California
Rocky Mountain: Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada, Utah, Colorado
Southeast: Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, West Virginia, Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida
Southwest: Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma
​International 

OPEN-AUDIENCE EVENTS 
While the majority of NEDA events are designed as a benefit for currently active doula and trainer members, there are occasions when we invite and encourage participation from a much broader audience. 
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How Do You Doula? -- Panel Discussion  
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 and Tuesday, September 10, 2024 on Zoom from 7:00 - 8:15 pm ET

• Learn how some of our NEDA members are working as doulas in their communities. For any questions, please send an email to: [email protected]

Meet the NEDA Member Doula Trainers -- Panel Discussion  ​
Tuesday, June 11, 2024 and Tuesday, December 10, 2024 on Zoom from 7:00 - 8:30 pm ET

• One of the most frequently asked questions received by NEDA is “Which training program do you recommend?” We’re always delighted to respond and explore options, but since NEDA’s purpose is to elevate the work of all our members, we do not endorse or advocate for any particular approach. What's “best” for one person may not be the “best” for someone else and depends on many variable factors.
• Join is at a free, virtual open-house gathering where select NEDA trainers are able to provide a brief overview of their programs and engage in more personal Q&A breakout sessions that follow. 
• NEDA is very committed to offering tips and tools that will help each person find their own right answers. We offer an extensive Trainer Directory as a place to explore the many different programs available and have created a more in-depth information sheet providing suggestions for how to choose an EOLD trainer. 
• ​For any questions, please send an email to: [email protected]

DOULAPALOOZA CONFERENCE
Designed to connect, educate, and motivate end-of-life care providers from around the globe, Doulapalooza is the name of NEDA’s conference and flagship event. Doulapalooza’s purpose is to bring together a diverse array of talent, ideas, and opportunities for learning, networking, and inspiration to those seeking to enhance their end-of-life-doula (EOLD) practices. More specifically, its objectives focus on:

• building relationships and collaborative support between end-of-life doula practitioners, trainers, and field professionals—locally, regionally, and nationally, and internationally
• creating a nurturing and inclusive environment that recognizes and honors the diverse approaches, experiences, and affiliations of all end-of-life doulas
• increasing awareness of NEDA and the role of end-of-life doulas; increasing NEDA’s membership and improving the credibility of end-of-life doulas and further developing this emerging field
• increasing practitioner skills, knowledge, and information exchange
• celebrating NEDA’s diverse community of end-of-life doulas and its supporting business services and organizations
• honoring the sacred calling of supporting the dying and their families

Planning for the future:
The success of Doulapalooza 2021 and 2023 showed us how important and valuable this event will be for our organization and we expect to host it biannually.  If you want to suggest topics of interest, names of potential speakers, become a sponsor, or volunteer to help our event planning committee, we’d love to hear from you so please email us at [email protected].​
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COLLABORATIVE AND NEDA-SPONSORED EVENTS
NEDA believes it is important to nurture synergistic, mutually beneficial relationships with other organizations that are in alignment with our broader vision. One way we do that is by selectively creating collaborative events and sponsoring third-party events. Collaborative partnerships and sponsorships reach key audiences far beyond our own current membership. Through these channels, we show appreciation for the work others are doing while also raising interest in and attention to our own. If you have any ideas about possible events and sponsorships that you feel would be a good fit for NEDA, please send an email to: [email protected].