Amanda McPherson Shafton, CNM, DNP, FACNM

Dr. Shafton joined OBHG in 2022 working as a midwifery hospitalist in Austin, Texas before taking on the role of CNM Director at North Austin Medical Center. In 2024, Amanda joined OBHG’s Clinical Leadership Team in the role of National Director of Midwifery. This role allows Amanda to grow and expand midwifery services across the country, advocating for continued integration of midwifery and APP services. Dr. Shafton earned her Executive Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Johns Hopkins University focusing her education on healthcare leadership and administration. She is a passionate advocate for individualized healthcare that meets the needs of each patient and each community. Amanda is a board member with the American College of Nurse-Midwives Foundation, and on the research committee of the Society of OB Hospitalists (SOGH). Additionally, Dr. Shafton educates current and future healthcare providers throughout the country with lectures focused on implicit bias, racism, caring for the LGBTQ+ community, and trauma-informed care.