My Training and Experience

 I became a nursing parent in 2013 and, through my personal challenges, became passionate about evidence-based lactation support. In addition to my credential as an IBCLC, I have been a La Leche League Leader for nearly three years. With a passion for advancing equity in lactation and infant feeding support, I also act as Equity Advocate for La Leche League of Minnesota and the Dakotas, and work as an educator in my field providing trainings for birth, lactation, and postpartum professionals and volunteer supporters on the topics of inclusion and justice in lactation support.

I hold a BA in Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies from the University of Minnesota. 
I'm experienced in postpartum mental health, working and breast/chestfeeding, supporting LGBTQ families postpartum, and family nutrition. 

I am available for speaking engagements on the topic of breastfeeding, chestfeeding, queer and transgender inclusion in the lactation field, supporting parents with gender dysphoria, and supporting breastfeeding parents who are trauma survivors. I have presented at conferences held by La Leche League, iLactation, the Breastfeeding and Feminism International Conference, the Queer Birth Project, and the Minnesota Breastfeeding Coalition. 

Certified Breastfeeding Specialist

Lactation Education Resources

Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders  Screening

Seleni Institute

 Conference Speaker

iLactation Online Conference: Diversity, Culture, and Infant Feeding