Kathryn Kooistra
About Kathryn Kooistra
Kathryn Kooistra is a Group Care Facilitator and Certified Nurse Midwife with a Master's degree in Nursing from Frontier Nursing University. She has extensive experience in healthcare and research, having worked in various roles across the United States and internationally.
Work at Pomelo
Kathryn Kooistra currently serves as a Group Care Facilitator and Certified Nurse Midwife at Pomelo Care. She has held this position since 2023, contributing to the organization remotely from North Carolina, United States. In her role, she focuses on providing comprehensive care and support to patients, leveraging her extensive background in nursing and midwifery.
Education and Expertise
Kathryn Kooistra has a robust educational background in nursing and public health. She earned a Master of Science in Nursing with a focus on Midwifery/OB-GYN from Frontier Nursing University, completing her studies from 2013 to 2016. Additionally, she holds a Master's in Public Health from Emory University, which she obtained between 2004 and 2006. Her undergraduate studies include a Bachelor's degree in Women's Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a study abroad year at Lancaster University.
Background
Kathryn Kooistra has a diverse professional background that spans various roles in healthcare and research. She began her career as a Researcher and Translator with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in Nicaragua in 2001. Over the years, she has worked in several capacities, including as a Labor and Delivery Nurse at Maimonides Medical Center in New York and as a Research Associate at the Guttmacher Institute. Her experience also includes a role as Data Collection Manager at Instituti I Shëndetit Publik in Albania.
Professional Experience
Kathryn Kooistra's professional journey includes significant roles in both clinical and research settings. She worked as a Labor and Delivery Nurse from 2012 to 2014 at Maimonides Medical Center, where she gained hands-on experience in maternal care. Her research experience includes a three-year tenure at the Guttmacher Institute, where she contributed to studies on reproductive health. Additionally, her role as Data Collection Manager at Instituti I Shëndetit Publik involved overseeing data collection processes to support public health initiatives.