We are committed to providing evidence based education and support, centralizing resources and building community in an inclusive, judgment free environment for existing families, expecting parents, and birth professionals.

Jenica Willis

Owner | Founder | LM,CPM | LVN | IBCLC

Hi there! My name is Jenica, and I am the owner and founder of The Nest & Company. I am a newly Licensed & Certified Professional Midwife (LM, CPM). I have been a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) for 10 years and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) for five years. At The Nest, I wear many hats. You may see me doing everything from teaching and cleaning to getting on and off my soap box about the state of our maternal and reproductive healthcare in the United States. 

I come from a very blended family. I have seven sisters and two brothers. I grew up in Reno, NV, and moved to Bakersfield, CA, during my junior year of high school. I graduated from Liberty High in 2007. 

I married the best man I know in 2014. I have two bonus now-adult kids (insert crying emoji), and I am an IVF mom to an amazing little girl I birthed at home. I have a crazy heeler, a loud chihuahua, a lint roller in my car, and a desert tortoise that roams my backyard.  

I enjoy baking, gardening, camping, reading, warm fuzzy socks, anything coconut-flavored, and live music. 

I have poured my heart and soul into The Nest, and I hope you feel heard, cared for, and respected from the moment you walk through our doors. I am extremely fortunate to serve my community in this capacity. It is an honor and a privilege to do this work.

Vivian Bishop

Director of Operations & Communications | Birth Assistant |

Childbirth Educator | Doula

Hi, I'm Vivian! I'm a wife and mom to two amazing boys, and a proud member of The Nest team since 2018. I handle a lot of behind-the-scenes work, helping to keep things running smoothly. On the other hand, I also get to teach childbirth education and assist with births either as a birth assistant or doula. I'm deeply passionate about our mission here, It’s been such a fulfilling journey and I absolutely love being able to contribute in this way.

To say I enjoy my roles here at The Nest would be an understatement—I’m truly grateful for the work we do and the incredible people I get to collaborate with every day. When I’m not working, you’ll usually find me with an iced coffee and a good book in my hand!

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Stacie Bingham 

Childbirth Educator | Lactation Counselor 

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Lindsay Bailey

IBCLC

Lindsay Bailey is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) born and raised in Bakersfield, California. She received her Bachelor's in Journalism and Media Studies from Humboldt State University and returned to Bakersfield to raise her family. Lindsay and her husband have three children, all of whom struggled to breastfeed. After learning so much in the process of feeding her own children, Lindsay has been working with breastfeeding families since 2017 and became an IBCLC in 2020. She is committed to providing evidence-based information and individualized clinical care to all families. Lindsay is a hospital-based IBCLC who's excited to expand her care to dyads beyond those first few days after birth. When Lindsay finds a spare moment in the chaos of work/life balance, she enjoys gardening, quilting, and making ice cream. 

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Erica Oliva

Front Office Supervisor 

Hi my name is Erica and I’ve been part of The Nest team for about three years now! I am the clinic’s front office supervisor and I absolutely love my job. I am a mom myself to two little girls who are my whole world, and think the work we do here is so important for our community. I love spending time with my family and any chance I get to be at the beach!

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Meagan Velasco 

Lactation Counselor 

Hello! My name is Meagan and I am a wife and Mama to three little ones. I've been working with The Nest since 2024. I am a Lactation Counselor, a current student and an aspiring IBCLC. I love working alongside families and their babies to help them meet their personal feeding goals. I love the work I do and feel so blessed to have been given the opportunity to work in my community, helping and educating others. During my free time I love being at the beach and spending time with my family! I also love baking sourdough bread in my free time and sharing it with friends and family! 

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Sarah Navarro

Medical Assistant

Hi! My name is Sarah, and I'm a Certified Medical Assistant here at The Nest. I was born in San Bernardino but moved to Bakersfield at the age of eight, where I later graduated from East Bakersfield High School in 2022. I completed my training at UEI and graduated in 2024. I'm a proud teen mom to a beautiful baby boy and engaged to my high school sweetheart. My role here involves both clinical and administrative tasks to ensure our patients receive the best possible care. I've always been passionate about helping others, which led me to pursue a career in healthcare. Being a teen mom has taught me resilience and strength in which I bring into my professional life.

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Simra Gul

Ultrasound Technician 

Hi! My name is Simra, and I’m an Ultrasound Tech here at The Nest. I graduated from High Desert Medical College in 2024 and began my journey in healthcare, something I’ve always been passionate about. I truly love the work we do here at The Nest and the welcoming environment it provides for families.During my free time, I enjoy cooking, shopping, traveling, and spending time with my husband and loved ones. I look forward to meeting you and supporting you throughout your pregnancy journey!

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Sarah Blankenship

IBCLC

Hello, I’m Sarah, an IBCLC at The Nest.  I am currently gathering education and experience, hopefully, leading to certification as a lactation consultant.  I had the sweetest of childhoods with a big sister who still big sisters me.  She gave me two beautiful nephews and allowed me to be a stay at home Auntie for a year after the second was born. I have earned bachelor's degrees in both Child Development and Nursing, I also have an expired preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential in Math and a private pilot’s license. My path has been filled with twists and turns and culs de sac. Gandalf assures me that not all who wander are lost.  I have found myself now in a beautiful space filled with women dedicated to educating and supporting women and families on their own journey’s.  I believe I’ll stay for a while.

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Tiffany Gillies 

IBCLC

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Sara Taylor

Registered Nurse (BSN, RN) | Birth Assistant

Hi there! I’m Sara, and I’m so excited to be joining the team at The Nest & Company as we support families in this beautiful world of birth work.

I’m a Registered Nurse (BSN, RN) with experience caring for tiny babies in the NICU. After taking time away from nursing to raise my two wonderful children, I’m thrilled to dive into something new and meaningful here at The Nest.

In 2014, I married my best friend, and I still love waking up next to him every morning. Our two young children keep life full and fun, and family time is everything to us. When I do catch a quiet moment, I love experimenting with baking and cooking from scratch, crafting, gardening, and hanging out with friends and family.

My role here involves attending and assisting with births, and I can’t wait to learn, grow, and gain more experience in this field. It’s an honor to support you and be part of your journey—thank you for trusting The Nest (and me!) along the way. I look forward to meeting you!