Our Midwives are:
    • Joanne Beth Amberg CNM, has been with KPHC since 1991
    • Sharon Skouge CNM, has been with KPHC since 1993
    • Connie Conover CNM , has been with KPHC since 1999
    • Cindy Urbanc CNM, has been with KPHC since 2002
    • Dana Quealy CNM, has been with KPHC since 2003


    Joanne Beth Amberg, CNM
    Education and Training:
  • Bachelor of Arts, Health Counseling Studies, University of Michigan
  • Masters of Public Health, University of Michigan
  • Registered Nurse, Yale University
  • Masters of Science, Nursing, Yale University
  • Certified Nurse Midwife, American College of Nurse Midwives
  • Professional Affiliations:
  • American College of Nurse Midwives (Hawai'i Chapter Chair, 1993-1995)
  • Mother's Care, Advisory Board Member
  • Experience:
  • Family Planning Counselor at Planned Parenthood in Ann Arbor, Michigan
  • CNM at Greenfield OB/GYN Associates, Greenfield, Massachusetts
  • CNM at Family Planning Council of Western Massachusetts
  • CNM at Queens Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawai'i
  • Joanne began working in women's health in 1979 as a Family Planning Counselor at Planned Parenthood in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Joanne has two beautiful daughters, who are her primary interests. She enjoys ocean sports, jogging, hiking, and outdoor activities.


    Sharon Lynn Skouge, CNM
    Education and Training:
  • Bachelor of Science-Nursing, University of California
  • Masters of Science-Nursing/Certified Nurse Midwife
  • Professional Affiliations:
  • American College of Nurse Midwives
  • ACNM National Peer Review Committee, past member
  • American Nurses Association
  • Hawai'i Nurses Association
  • American Public Health Association
  • Experience:
  • RN in pediatrics, endocrinology, labor and delivery
  • Public Health Nurse directing a prenatal community program
  • District School Nurse
  • CNM
  • Sharon has served several faculty positions for the University of Hawai'i School of Nursing, Western Kentucky State University, Fresno State University, University of California-Los Angeles, Frontier School of Midwifery, and EPA Midwifery Program.

    She enjoys reading, long-distance outrigger canoe racing, biking, gardening, hiking, traveling, swimming, and most water sports.



    Connie Conover Connie Conover, CNM
    Education and Training:
  • Post-Master's in Midwifery, Oregon Health Sciences University
  • MSN - University of Pennsylvania
  • BSN, Thomas Jefferson University
  • Registered Nursing Degree, Presbyterian School of Nursing
  • Professional Affiliations:
  • American College of Nurse Midwives (ACNM)
  • Hawaii ACNM
  • Experience:
  • University of Hawai'i and the Frontier Nurse-Midwifery Program
  • Midwifery, University of New Mexico
  • Public Health Nurse
  • Peace Corps volunteer in Ecuador
  • Connie loves exploring Hawai'i both on foot and by bike. She enjoys food, movies, music and planning her next vacation. Connie speaks Spanish fluently.


    Cindy Urbanc, CNM
    Education and Training:
  • Master of Nursing in Midwifery, Columbia University
  • Master of Public Health: Forced Migration & Refugee Health
  • Bachelor of Nursing, Columbia University
  • Bachelor of Science with Honors: Physical Anthropology
  • Certificate of Basic Midwifery, Oregon School of Midwifery
  • Professional Affiliations:
  • American College of Nurse Midwives (ACNM)
  • Midwives Alliance of North America
  • National Association of Childbearing Centers
  • Alliance of Labor Assistants & Childbirth Educators
  • American Public Health Association
  • Experience:
  • Public Health Consultant
  • Nurse, Ambulatory Clinic
  • Nurse, Labor & Delivery
  • Doula
  • Postpartum Educator

  • Dana Quealy, CNM
    Education and Training:
  • Master of Science in Nursing, Yale University School of Nursing/Certified Nurse
  • B.A. in Women's Studies, St. Olaf College
  • Professional Affiliations:
  • Phi Beta Kappa, member
  • National Health Service Corps Scholar
  • American College of Nurse - Midwives (ACNM), member
  • Experience:
  • CNM, Alivio Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
  • Lecturer in Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Labor and Delivery Nurse
  • Clinical Nurse, Maternity Unit
  • Student Nurse Associate