Diane Banigo
Email: d-banigo@bethel.edu
Job title
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Clinical Associate Professor of Nurse Midwifery
Nurse-Midwifery (M.S.), Graduate School
Highlight
Diane Banigo is a doctorate-prepared nurse-midwife (with in & out of hospital birth experience) called to do more than help women birth babies. When she is not at the bedside of moms, Dr. Banigo is journeying alongside women giving birth to their vision while living out their God-given purpose in life. As a fierce community advocate for Black Maternal Health matters, she is also a nurse educator, perinatal consultant, and business owner.
Started at Bethel
2022
Education
- St. Scholastica - B.A.N., 2001
- University of Minnesota - M.S., 2005
- St. Catherine's University - D.N.P., 2019
Biography
Diane began her academic journey in the pre-med program at the University of Minnesota Duluth before transferring to The College of St. Scholastica to pursue nursing, inspired by her calling to become a Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) instead of an OB/GYN. She has practiced midwifery since 2003 and became certified in 2005 after earning her master’s degree from the University of Minnesota- Twin Cities. In 2019, she completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice at St. Catherine University, driven by her vision to be a beacon of change.
Beyond teaching and clinical practice, Diane is a passionate advocate for birthing families and a convener of women in worship. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, sharing laughter with friends, watching movies, spending time with her husband, and learning the latest dance moves from her two sons.
Courses taught
Bethel Courses (Past/Current/Future)
Advanced Health Assessment
Antepartum Care
Intrapartum & Postpartum Care
Midwifery Perspectives
Non-teaching Research Supervision/Student Mentorship Program
Nurse-Midwifery I: Clinical Practicum
Nurse-Midwifery II: Intrapartum Practicum
Primary Care for APRNs
Professional Issues for Nurse-Midwives
Reproductive Physiology
Non-Bethel Courses (Past)
Adult Health Nursing
Comprehensive Health Assessment
Health Care of Women
Maternity and Women's Health Nursing Swift River OB Clinical Rotation
Awards
Shaking Things Up Award, 2023
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society, Minnesota, 2018
Award of Midwifery Excellence, 2007
McNair Scholar, 2001
Publications
Banigo, D., Cullens, C. (2025). All about God’s love: A workbook designed to help deepen your
experience of God’s love. Igniting Power of Woman.
Bilal-Roby, S., Banigo, D., Bordeaux, N., Chiclana-Ayala, M., DeYoung, K., Nguyen, T., Robinson, N.,
Weli, F. (2022). Moving beyond crisis. African American Babies Coalition and Projects.
DeYoung, K., Banigo, D., Bilal-Roby, S. (2022). All about me: Building resiliency. African American
Babies Coalition and Projects.
Lee-Kron, H., DeYoung, K., Banigo, D., Jones, C., Foster, V., Price, M., Osmon, S., Hardeman, S.,
Johnston, M., Bokamba, M., Morris, K., Jackson, N., Thomas, C., Osmon, A., Harris, G., Scott, A.
(Published as The Equity Lab 2021). It takes a village. Ramsey County.
Lee-Kron, H., DeYoung, K., Banigo, D., Jones, C., Foster, V., Price, M., Osmon, S., Hardeman, S.,
Johnston, M., Bokamba, M., Morris, K., Jackson, N., Thomas, C., Osmon, A., Harris, G., Scott, A.
(Published as The Equity Lab 2021). Liquid gold. Ramsey County.
Banigo, D. (2019). Culturally Reflective Support Groups: Pathway to Prenatal Care for African American
Women. Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Presentations, St. Catherine University.
Banigo, D. (2018). Have You Seen HER: Black Girl, Please Come! Doctor of Nursing Practice
Preliminary Presentations, St. Catherine University.
Banigo, D. (published as Isaac, D.) (2005). West African Immigrant healthcare information needs.
Minneapolis, MN: University of Minnesota.
Banigo, D. (published as Isaac, D.) (2001). Nurse job satisfaction. McNair Scholarly Review, Duluth,
MN: College of St. Scholastica.
Presentations
Banigo, D. (2019). Culturally Reflective Support Groups: Pathway to Prenatal Care for African American Women. Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Presentations, St. Catherine University.
Banigo, D. (2018). Have You Seen HER: Black Girl, Please Come! Doctor of Nursing Practice Preliminary Presentations, St. Catherine University.
Banigo, D. (published as Isaac, D. 2000). Nurse Job Satisfaction. Poster Presentation, McNair Scholars Program, Duluth, MN: College of St. Scholastica.
Professional organizations, committees, and boards
American College of Nurse-Midwives
Birth Equity Community Council (BECC) Parent as Teacher (PAT) Ramsey County Advisory Board
Integrated Care for High Risk Pregnancies (ICHRP) Board of Directors
MN ACNM Chapter- Indigenous Midwives of Color Committee (IMOCC) Elder
MN Department of Health (MDH) Perinatal Sub-Committee
MN Department of Health (MDH) Safe Sleep Advisory Board
MN Perinatal Quality Collaborative (MNPQC) Steering Committee
Hobbies and interests
Family, travel, movies...and LAUGHTER!!!
Areas of expertise
Dr. Banigo champions systemic equity with a particular interest in fostering socially safe, harm-free, and culturally congruent care for individuals in communities with the worst birth-related disparities and racialized lived experiences.
Quote
The journey of 10,000 steps starts with one step. -Dr. Daniel Yalowitz