Spanish-Speaking Team Support
Selma Bernard
Warm, welcoming support rooted in culture, communication, and connection.
Selma Bernard brings Spanish-speaking support, Dominican roots, hospitality experience, people-centered communication, and a deep love for community to Nueva Vida Doula. As a mother, dancer, and dance instructor, she brings warmth, movement, and connection into the way she supports families and the Nueva Vida team.
- Speaks Spanish
- From the Dominican Republic
- Mother
- Hotel Management Degree
- Marriott HR Background
- Former Marketing Director
- InspireDR Nonprofit Experience
- Dancer & Dance Instructor
Meet Selma
A welcoming bridge for families, language, culture, and care.
Selma is from the Dominican Republic and brings a rich background in hospitality, human resources, marketing, motherhood, and dance. Her experience working in the HR department for Marriott Hotels and as Marketing Director for InspireDR, a nonprofit organization in the Dominican Republic, gives her a strong foundation in people, communication, service, and community connection.
Why This Work Matters
Families feel more supported when they feel understood.
Pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and parenting can feel overwhelming even with support. When language, culture, or unfamiliar systems are part of the experience, families may need extra warmth, clarity, and connection.
Selma’s Spanish-speaking support helps create a more welcoming experience for families who feel most comfortable communicating in Spanish. Her approach is friendly, grounded, and centered on making people feel seen, respected, and included.
How I Support Families
Communication, hospitality, organization, and care.
Selma brings a hospitality-minded approach to every interaction. Her background in hotel management, HR, and nonprofit marketing helps her listen closely, communicate clearly, and create a supportive experience for families and team members.
She also brings the perspective of a mother and the creative energy of a dancer and dance instructor, helping her connect with people through warmth, presence, rhythm, and care.
Areas of Support
Selma’s strengths and background
Selma brings together Spanish-speaking communication, hospitality, HR, marketing, motherhood, dance, and community-rooted care.
Spanish-Speaking Support
Warm communication support for families who feel most comfortable speaking Spanish.
Family-Centered Care
A mother’s perspective and people-first approach to helping families feel welcomed and cared for.
Hospitality Background
A degree in hotel management and a service-centered foundation for creating a welcoming experience.
Human Resources Experience
People-centered experience from working in the HR department for Marriott Hotels.
Marketing & Storytelling
Marketing leadership experience from serving as Marketing Director for InspireDR in the Dominican Republic.
Dance & Movement
Creative energy and embodied presence from her life as a dancer and dance instructor.
Dominican Roots
A cultural perspective shaped by her life and professional background in the Dominican Republic.
Team Communication
Supportive communication and organization that helps families and team members feel connected.
Languages Spoken
Bilingual communication support.
- Spanish
- English
- Spanish-speaking support for Nueva Vida families
Background & Experience
Hospitality, people support, marketing, and community.
- From the Dominican Republic
- Mother
- Degree in Hotel Management
- Human Resources experience with Marriott Hotels
- Former Marketing Director for InspireDR
- Dancer and dance instructor
- Spanish-speaking Nueva Vida team support
Beyond Nueva Vida
Dominican roots, motherhood, hospitality, and dance.
Outside of Nueva Vida, Selma is a mother, dancer, and dance instructor. Her life and work are shaped by movement, rhythm, culture, connection, and care.
Her background in hospitality, HR, and nonprofit marketing gives her a people-first lens. She understands the importance of listening well, communicating clearly, and creating an experience where people feel welcomed from the beginning.
Rooted in culture, communication, motherhood, movement, and a warm welcome.
- Spanish speaker
- Dominican roots
- Mother
- Dance instructor
The Heart of Selma’s Work
Helping families feel welcomed, understood, and connected.
Selma’s support centers on connection. Whether she is helping Spanish-speaking families feel more comfortable, bringing warmth to a first conversation, or supporting the Nueva Vida team behind the scenes, her presence helps create a more welcoming and inclusive experience for families.
Ready to feel supported?
Schedule a free consultation with Nueva Vida Doula.
Meet with the Nueva Vida Doula team to ask questions, explore services, and learn what kind of support may be right for your pregnancy, birth, postpartum, or family journey.