GEORGIA MIDWIFERY ASSOCIATION
Meet Our Board of Directors
Dedicated Leadership. Shared Vision. Stronger Communities.
Our Board of Directors brings together diverse experiences, professional perspectives, and a shared dedication to supporting midwives and strengthening the future of midwifery in Georgia. Through collaboration, education, and advocacy, our leadership works to cultivate a welcoming and connected professional community.
Crystal Bailey, CNM
PRESIDENT
As a Nurse Midwife and Naturopath Crystal has spent years helping women navigate hormones, fertility, pregnancy, and the transitions of womanhood.
Crystal’s approach combines clinical women’s healthcare with restorative, root-cause support that helps women better understand their hormones, nervous systems, cycles, and overall wellbeing.
Missi Burgess, CPM, BSM, MA
Missi Burgess is a Certified Professional Midwife with over a decade of home birth experience and the founder of the NACPM Georgia Chapter and Georgia Midwife Skills Day. A dedicated educator and advocate, she has played a significant role in advancing midwifery licensure efforts in Georgia since 2019, working alongside legislators, healthcare organizations, and maternal health advocates to strengthen the profession and expand access to midwifery care.
Missi holds a Bachelor of Science in Midwifery from Midwives College of Utah and a Master of Arts in Maternal-Child Health Systems from Bastyr University. Her work bridges clinical practice, education, and healthcare policy, reflecting her commitment to strengthening Georgia's maternal healthcare system and supporting the future of midwifery.
VICE PRESIDENT
Holly Rusch, CPM, ASM
Holly is a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) and Tennessee Licensed Midwife whose journey into midwifery began with the birth of her first of seven children. She initially trained as a birth doula through DONA International before pursuing formal midwifery education after experiencing her first homebirth. Holly earned her Associate Degree in Direct Entry Midwifery from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business from Kent State University. Her clinical training included mentorship with experienced midwives across Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, and Oregon. With a deep appreciation for physiologic birth, Holly provides comprehensive, individualized care throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period.
SECRETARY
Renee Rojas, CPM
TREASURER
LEADERSHIP THROUGH CONNECTION
The strength of GMA comes from the individuals who contribute their knowledge, experience, and commitment to our shared mission. Together, we work to foster meaningful relationships, support professional growth, and create opportunities for Georgia's midwifery community to thrive.