Biography
Dr. Hewlett-Masser, DNP, CNM, IBCLC is a Clinical Educator, Assistant Professor for the University of New Mexico, College of Nursing since 2024. In addition to the Midwifery specialty track, she also teaches within the Doctor of Nursing core curriculum courses. She practices clinically as a Certified Nurse-Midwife with the University Midwifery Associates in the UNM Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, specializing in midwifery care for all who seek it. She is an advocate for reproductive justice, recognizing the role of psychological safety in comprehensive reproductive health care. Dr. Hewlett-Masser also advocates for the value of midwifery care in improving maternal child outcomes and increasing access to care. She currently serves as Co-president of the New Mexico Affiliate of the American College of Nurse-Midwives and as a member of the New Mexico Department of Health Nurse-midwife Advisory Council.
Hewlett-Masser earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice and Master of Science in Nursing from Frontier Nursing University. Her doctoral project centered on expanding access to effective perinatal depression care.
Areas of Specialty
Maternal and Child Health | Midwifery/ OBGYN | Women's Health
Education
DNP, Frontier Nursing University, 2022 (Nursing)
MSN, Frontier Nursing University, 2016 (Nursing)
MS, State University of New York at Stony Brook, 2008 (Biological Science)
BS, Juniata College, 2003 (Biology)
AAS, Santa Fe Community College, 2007 (Nursing)
Certifications
RN: Registered Nurse
CNM: Certified Nurse-Midwife
IBCLC: International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Gender
Female