Diana Paul - Creative Director

My three children were born at home in Mill Valley and Oakland, California.  It is impossible to describe how utterly transforming those births were for me.  I wanted other women to have this empowering experience and so began my journey into midwifery.  I filmed homebirths with a small, unobtrusive Sony 900 camera and was able to capture rare and beautiful images.

In Austin, TX, I met a very pregnant Naoli Vinaver, offered her a camera to film Tamaya's birth and that was the beginning of "Birth Day," our first professionally produced film.  Today, "Birth Day" has been seen by tens of thousand of viewers and is now part of the reproduction exhibit in the Museum of Science, Boston.

*Diana has a BA in English from Sonoma State University

David Jay Paul - Director

David has 30 years of experience in new business development for classified and earth sensing satellites.  His broad range of technical and managerial experience includes system engineering, meteorology, communications systems, chemical engineering and international business, management, corporate governance and research methods.   

David is an international lecturer, consultant and professor at three Bay Area Universities.  He holds a BS in Chemical Engineering from Princeton, MS degrees in Meteorology, Mathematics and Computer Science, an MBA in Management and is a retired Air Force Colonel.

Elizabeth Daniel - Director

I had always wanted a home birth but worried about complications.  With my third child, I found midwives who assured me that we would go to a hospital if complications arose.  Working with them was much more relaxed and natural than going to doctor’s offices and hospitals.  

When I went into labor, the children were really excited.   Everything was natural and normal to them.  My 7 year old cut the umbilical cord and gave the baby her first bath.  Friends were able to come over early the next morning.  This was truly a perfect moment.  

*Liz has an MFA in Architecture from the University of Illinois.

Emily Payne - Photographer

Emily Payne received her BA from the University of San Diego.  She has been the official photographer for Sage Femme since its inception in 2005.   Her full service, spacious studio is located in San Francisco.   The studio participates in community events and supports organizations and local businesses of all kinds.  They are careful to patronize photo labs that use minimal chemicals and paper with the least amount of silver.  

 "You will feel comfortable and safe coming to the studio with the newest member of your family!  The studio has room to change, nurse and relax.  We schedule portrait sessions allowing plenty of time for naps, crying, and feeding!  In general, it is a comfortable and positive experience every time you come to the studio!"

Molly McGettigan Arthur - Managing Director

Molly is driven by the desire to make the world a better place. She and her husband of 36 years have raised two children, who she is really enjoying getting to know as adults. Molly graduated from UC Berkeley and has had extensive experience working with startups and growing networks in her professional sales career. She has sold media, software and sponsorships for the premier internet trade show/conference. She is working on the organizational growth of Sage Femme and publicizing its strategic vision and mission.