Clinical Content Expert | Maternal Health Advocate | Nurse Leader
Dr. Caitlin Goodwin is a doctorally prepared Certified Nurse-Midwife with over 20 years of experience in clinical practice, healthcare leadership, and evidence-based resource development. As a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB), she combines clinical excellence with operational efficiency to improve healthcare delivery.
VIDM Experience
Having served as a facilitator in 2023 and 2024, and on the committee since 2025, I am dedicated to this 24-hour global labor of love. I believe that international collaboration is the key to shaping healthier futures for families worldwide.
The experience opened my eyes to the beauty of international connections. The energy, passion, and sense of the global midwifery community during VIDM are something truly special.
Professional Background and Focus
In my current role, I oversee the development of clinical content and evidence-based clinical guidelines. My work focuses on:
- Improving perinatal care equity & health literacy
- Empowering clinical practice in labor and birth settings.
- Developing global midwifery collaborations.
I’m passionate about making perinatal care equitable and empowering, and I believe strongly in the power of midwives to shape healthier futures for families and communities.
Education & Credentials
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) | Frontier Nursing University (2021)
- Master of Science in Nursing (Midwifery) | Frontier Nursing University (2015)
- Master of Science in Nursing (Clinical Nurse Leadership) | University of Toledo (2008)
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB)
- Certified Nurse-Midwife (AMCB)
VIDM Values and Community
VIDM represents everything I value—equity, education, and international collaboration. I’m especially proud of what a labor of love the conference is, running for 24 hours and welcoming speakers and attendees from across the globe.
As part of the Organizing Committee, I witness firsthand the incredible range of insight, creativity, and commitment within our international midwifery community. Each voice matters at VIDM.
Join us!
I hope you’ll join us this year for VIDM 2026 and be part of this vibrant celebration of midwifery. It’s a space where we learn, connect, and grow together!