JOSHUA LISTON-ZAWADI is a visionary community leader and the creator of Melanated Daddy and Dad Doula University, pioneering spaces that center non-birthing parents in perinatal care. A proud Milwaukee native, Joshua reimagines fatherhood as a force for healing, advocacy, and generational change. Through Dad Doula, he equips fathers and partners to show up with intentional presence before, during, and after birth, challenging traditional models that overlook their role. As co-founder and Executive Director of Life reDefined, Joshua builds programs that strengthen family and community bonds through collaborative, culturally responsive experiences. An Army veteran, husband, and father of four, he grounds his work in faith and the belief that “Iron sharpens Iron.” His womanist, community-rooted vision reshapes how systems engage Black and Brown families, blending innovation with compassion to create new pathways of care. Websites for viewing are: www.daddoulauniversity.com and www.LifeRedefinedmke.org
