Cheyenne Varner is a seasoned birth and postpartum professional, health equity advocate, and creative entrepreneur dedicated to advancing representation and equity in reproductive health. With nearly a decade of experience in childbirth education, collaborative storytelling, and community advocacy, Cheyenne brings a unique perspective to her speaking engagements.
Cheyenne captivates audiences with her expertise, authenticity, and actionable insights on topics such as advancing health equity in reproductive care, representation in childbirth education, and leveraging art and storytelling as tools for advocacy. She equips birth workers and healthcare professionals with strategies to create inclusive, culturally relevant care and inspires action by addressing systemic inequities in maternal health.
Health Equity in Birth Work: Concepts That Help Us Reach + Teach Better
Perinatal Equity Advocates
December 2024
The Power + Impact of Representative Education for Black Parents in a Broken System
Black Maternal Health Conference
September 2024
Selecting Award-Winning Inclusive Images
Birth Becomes You Birth Symposium
May 2022
Racism, Reproductive Health + Equity in Birth
ToLABOR Doula Trainings
April 2020 - Present
The Need for Intersectional Reproductive Health Experiences
AABC Birth Institute
American Association of Birth Centers
Nov 2021
Decolonizing Your Practice
Louisville Coalition for Black Maternal Health
April 2021
Provocative Perspectives: Art As Activism
Born Into This Conference
Doula Trainings Intl
Sept 2020
Representation matters for reproductive health outcomes
National Conference on Health and Domestic Violence
April 2020
Art + Illustration in the Birth World
Born Into This Conference
Doula Trainings Intl
June 2019
Birth in Color: A Panel on Birth Equity
The Broad (RVA coworking space)
February 2019
Using Print + Digital Spaces to Educate Parents + Birth Justice
Decolonize Birth Conference
Ancient Song Doula Services
September 2018