Meet Keely Semler, MPH
Keely’s career began with a deep commitment to service, working with a nonprofit that provided medical devices to vulnerable populations in war-torn regions. In her early twenties, Keely traveled to remote parts of Africa and Asia, where she discovered her true calling: to serve and uplift women in their most transformative moments.
Driven by this mission, Keely pursued a Master’s in Maternal and Child Health from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. Upon graduation, she joined a Hospitalist Medical Group, but it was clear her heart lay in direct patient care, where she could make a more personal impact.
With this newfound clarity, Keely transitioned to offering her expertise as a Doula and Health Educator, initially providing pro bono support to underserved communities in Los Angeles. Over the years, Keely has supported hundreds of families in both hospital and home settings, always with a focus on holistic, compassionate care.
During the pandemic, Keely expanded her knowledge by studying Midwifery Care, which further deepened her understanding of mother-centered care. As a student midwife, she reimagined the possibilities of women’s health and is now passionate about educating and empowering women to make informed choices about their bodies.
Keely’s teaching philosophy draws on her diverse training, including Public Health, Medical Anthropology, and holistic wellness. With this well-rounded approach, she works to foster healthy, informed communities where women are at the center of their care.
As her practice has evolved, Keely now offers advance training to doulas, helping to cultivate the next generation of empowered birth professionals.