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 | CPM | IBCLC

Hi there! My name is Jenica, and I am the owner and founder of The Nest & Company. I am a newly Certified Professional Midwife (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 | Childbirth Educator

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 in digital marketing and HR, helping to keep things running smoothly. I'm deeply passionate about our mission here, which inspired me to become a certified Childbirth Educator. 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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Felicity Fuentes

Finance Manager

Hi! I’m Felicity Fuentes! I was born and raised in Bakersfield and love my town and community. I’m married to my high school sweetheart and we have two daughters and a baby boy on the way! I have worked in finance and accounting for over ten years and have my Bachelors degree in Accountancy from National University. For as long as I can remember, I have wanted a job that “helps people”. I didn’t know what exactly that would mean until I was pregnant with my second daughter and realized maybe birth work would be where I find my “why”. I love all things pregnancy and postpartum and am so excited to be with a company that serves parents through the early years of parenthood and beyond. My hobbies include hanging out with my chickens, talking too much, watching reality TV, and buying fabric for sewing projects I will do one day…maybe. I’m so excited to be part of this team!

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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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Cynthia Velasquez

Client Service Specialist | Tot Club Facilitator 

Hi Friends! My name is Cynthia and I am a Client Service Specialist here at The Nest & Company. I’m a mama to three amazing humans, three rescue dogs and four cats. My family moved to Bakersfield in 2018 and I love the feelings of community and inclusion The Nest provides families, in addition to its many amazing services. When I’m not at The Nest, I’m usually scouring our local thrift stores for vintage treasures, crafting, curled up with a romance novel or on an adventure with my family. 

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Samantha Ramirez

Client Service Specialist

My name is Samantha, and I'm a Bakersfield native and proud East High School graduate, class of 2011! I've been happily married since 2018 and have four wonderful children ranging in age from fifteen to one. 

As a Client Service Specialist at Nest and Company, I'm passionate about the sense of community we've fostered and continue to build. We're excited to meet and serve you and our community with care and dedication.

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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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Demi Wong

Yoga Instructor

Hi there! I'm Demi Wong, and I teach a perinatal yoga class at The Nest. I have been teaching yoga around Bakersfield for almost 10 years. I completed a 9-month study under experienced Iyengar instructors in May 2016 and became pregnant soon after. During my first pregnancy I noticed there was a lack of yoga classes offered for pregnant bodies like mine, and I became passionate about pursuing my certification in prenatal yoga. Five years and two baby boys later, I was finally able to travel to Joshua Tree where I received my certification for prenatal instruction in 2021. My training covered trauma informed mindfulness and postpartum/pelvic floor care. In addition to these certifications, I hold a bachelor's degree in Philosophy, with a minor in Art. I currently spend most of my time homeschooling my sons, hanging out with my husband whenever possible, and taking long walks with my dog. I also enjoy dabbling in gardening, painting, knitting, and music. My hope is to provide a safe and supportive space for others to experience the benefits of strengthening their mind-body connection through the practice of yoga. Hope to see you in class.

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Marissa Cardwell

Ultrasound Technician 

Hi everyone! My name is Marissa and I'm the Registered Sonographer (Ultrasound Tech) here at The Nest & Company. I grew up in Oregon and migrated south to Bakersfield in 2019 where I had my beautiful daughter. Upon marrying my husband, John, in 2023 I gained an amazing bonus daughter and our little family of four settled into our home in Taft. 

During my career, and for the last 10 years, I have worked and trained in multiple facets of the medical field. After honing my skills and becoming an OB/GYN registered Sonographer, I have leaned into and fallen in love with obstetric imaging. I am incredibly fortunate to be able to perform both diagnostic and boutique services here and welcome the opportunity to serve more of my new community. I can't wait to meet you, your precious little one, and your now growing family!