Dr. Samara Pottier-Taccetta, DNP, CNM, WHNP is a doctorally prepared midwife, women’s health nurse practitioner, and educator with over 20 years of experience in clinical practice and nursing education. Her career spans community hospitals, urban medical centers, home birth practice, and academic institutions including Columbia University and Duke University, where she has contributed to the development of innovative nursing and nurse practitioner programs.
As founder of Whole Life Midwife, Dr. Pottier-Taccetta brings a holistic, lifespan-based perspective to women’s health. Her teaching and clinical approach emphasize evidence-based medicine, advanced diagnostics, and compassionate support, empowering students and patients alike to make informed decisions about their health.
Education
BA, Goucher College
BS, Columbia University School of Nursing
MSN, Frontier Nursing University
DNP, Frontier Nursing University
Area of Expertise
Women's Health, Pediatrics, Adolescence
Licenses/Certification
CNM, WHNP, RN
Professional Affiliations & Memberships
ISSWSH
Dr. Samara Pottier-Taccetta in the News
New School of Nursing Faculty 2025–26
Simmons University’s School of Nursing (SON) welcomed six new faculty members this academic year. We asked our new faculty members what they want their students to know about nursing today, and about an experience that changed how they viewed their profession.