Casey Selzer

About Casey Selzer

With almost 20 years of experience in maternal health and midwifery, I\'m passionate about revolutionizing perinatal care through evidence-based practice and patient-centered models. As Senior Director of Patient Programs at Oula, I bridge traditional midwifery wisdom with healthcare innovation, bringing unique insights from my journey as both a licensed midwife, founder and strategist. I believe pregnancy is a physiologic life event and not just a medical diagnosis – thinking holistically, centering our patients, leading with curiosity, and offering clinical expertise is the foundation of midwifery and I believe this approach is part of the solution to close the health equity gap in this country, creating safer and more meaningful births - and healthier whole humans. In my current work I lead clinical initiatives that bridge traditional midwifery wisdom with modern healthcare guidelines and innovation. My journey from licensed midwife to a leader in healthcare innovation has given me unique insights into the intersectionality in perinatal care — creating a shared vision that uplifts common goals and prioritizes needs across patient, provider, payers and health systems.Key Areas of Focus:Clinical program development and implementation, from preconception through postpartumClinician and patient educationMaternal health advocacy and policyCross-functional team leadership in healthcare settingsIntegration of midwifery-led and collaborative care models into complex health systemsEvidence-based practice I believe every birthing person deserves personalized, respectful care that honors their choices and supports their journey to parenthood - the foundation of healthy families. Let\'s connect if you\'re passionate about transforming the perinatal health landscape or want to discuss innovations in obstetrical practice.

Experience

1. Sr Director of Patient Programs

   Oula

   Feb 2024 — Present

   Clinical and patient experience strategy lead to patients (and counting!) across 2 markets Collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance clinical outcomes and experience with quality improvement and innovation lens Thought leader on collaborative care model, patient journey and clinical outcomes

Education

• University of Vermont

  Bachelor's degree, Fine and Studio Arts

  1998 — 2002

• Columbia University

  Master of Science (MS), Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery

  2006 — 2007

• Columbia University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

  2005 — 2006