LaTanisha Walker-White
Nationally recognized advocate, certified community health worker, and experienced doula helping organizations build trauma-informed programs for young parents.
Empowering Parents, Breaking Cycles, Building Legacies
I'm LaTanisha Walker-White aka Mrs. Nisha
I've walked the road as a former teen mom, and now I dedicate my life to making sure no young parent has to walk it alone.
I offer an array of services centered on my subject matter expertise in offering peer programming, community wellness and organizational support.
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Certified
Holds several professional certifications including Certified Community Health Worker (C-CHW), Certified Medicaid Doula, and Ohio Prep Certified Facilitator.
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Served
Founder of The Teen Parent Plug, a peer-to-peer support model and The Doula Plug, a specialized doula practice providing prenatal, labor, & postpartum support to teen mothers.
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Trusted
Trusted by leading organizations and agencies including the State of Ohio, Lorain and Cuyahoga Counties offering speaking, training, and consulting services.
Certified Medicaid Doula
Buckeye Health
CareSource
Buckeye Health CareSource
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Mrs.Nisha was the best doula ! She walked me through all my options and connected me with a lot of services. She was my voice when I couldn’t speak for myself !
— Niyanna Gainer
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Latanisha White is truly one of a kind. My experience with her was nothing short of amazing, and her care goes far beyond just providing a service—it’s deeply personal to me.
— T’Ana Hairston
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Mrs. Nisha is very knowledgeable and experienced in servicing and leading the Teen mom population and her trainings reflect that.
— Pathways to Purpose
Work With Mrs. Nisha
Keynotes & Workshops
Mrs. Nisha doesn't just speak about teen parenthood, she has lived it.
That authenticity, combined with years of community leadership and professional training, makes her one of the most compelling voices working at the intersection of youth advocacy, maternal health, and systems change.
Consulting & Projects
You serve teen parents. Mrs. Nisha helps you serve them better.
With more than a decade of hands-on experience building programs, leading peer-to-peer initiatives, and training frontline staff, Mrs. Nisha brings a practitioner's perspective to every consulting engagement.
Doula Services
No young person should have to walk alone into parenthood.
Mrs. Nisha provides a full doula services including pre-natal, labor, and postpartum support for young parents under the age of 21. She connects families to services and resources ensure they need beyond the birthing room.
A True Subject Matter Expert
As a former teen mom, she didn't just survive the challenges of adolescent parenthood; she transformed them into a life's mission.
Today, Mrs. Nisha is a nationally recognized advocate, certified community health worker, Medicaid-certified doula, and dynamic speaker dedicated to ensuring that every young parent has access to the support, resources, and community they deserve.
Her work is rooted in one unwavering belief: when young parents thrive, entire families and communities transform.
“What stands out immediately is Mrs. Nisha’s passion and dedication to the families she serves. She is innovative, driven, and deeply committed to supporting young mothers with care and intention. She is truly a joy to partner with, and her heart for this work is evident in all she does.”
— Melissa Carroll, Director, LCCAA Pathways HUB
“Mrs. Nisha helped create a supportive presence throughout the doula process. I especially appreciated her encouragement to advocate for myself and communicate clearly about my preferences during labor and delivery.”
— Katie Skizenta
“Mrs. Nisha made sure I had all educational materials I needed, along with items that assisted me during my pregnancy. She made me feel seen, heard, and supported every step of the way. I recommended her once and would do it 100 times again!”
— Alexis Boyden
“Mrs. Nisha is exemplifies
trauma-informed leadership.
She thoughtfully weaves her
lived and learned
experiences to provide
excellent care and subject matter expertise in birthwork,
parenting and advocacy.
— Katie Kurtz,
Host of A Trauma-Informed Future PodcastMy Approach
Evidence-based
Trauma-informed
Nonjudgmental
Systems focused
Culturally responsive
FAQs
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Signature speaking topics include:
From Teen Mom to Community Leader: The Power of Lived Experience
Breaking Generational Cycles: What Young Parents Need Now
Building Peer-Led Programs That Work
Trauma-Informed Care for Teen Parents and the Professionals Who Serve Them
Safe Parenting Education: Prevention as Empowerment
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Mrs. Nisha works collaboratively with various boards, agencies, and organizations offering project partnership, training, and grant work.
Typical clients include but are not limited to:
Nonprofits and community-based organizations serving youth and families
Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and hospital systems
Home visiting programs and early intervention services
Child welfare and foster care agencies
Public health departments and county agencies
Reproductive health clinics
School-based and alternative education programs
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Labor support: comfort measures, advocacy, and evidence-based guidance throughout labor and birth.
Prenatal visits: tailored education, birth planning, and coping skills for pregnancy and labor.
Postpartum care: physical recovery support, newborn care teaching, emotional check-ins, and household help.
Breastfeeding support: latch help, positioning, feeding plans, and connections to lactation professionals when needed.
Childbirth education: individualized classes and practical tools for partners and families.
Referrals and resources: mental health, lactation consultants, and community programs.
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The Teen Parent Plug, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering adolescent parents in Lorain and Cuyahoga Counties.
Founded by Mrs. Nisha, The Teen Parent Plug provides life-changing support, resources and education to help young parents thrive as caregivers and individuals.
Learn more here.