Empathetic, professional support
Internationally Board-Certified Lactation Consultant
I began working for WIC (Women, Infants & Children) in 2010 which sparked my love for lactation. I became a Certified Lactation Counselor in 2012 and continued working for WIC as the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Coordinator. In 2015, I had enough clinical hours to sit for the board exam to become an IBCLC (the highest accredited healthcare professional certification in lactation requiring a minimum of 1000 hours of lactation specific clinical practice). Altogether, I have over a decade of professional lactation experience.
Additionally, having my own breastfeeding challenges gave me further insight (and empathy) into the difficulties that often arise and the importance of quality lactation support. I truly love being an IBCLC and it as such an honor to support families in their journey.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
I have a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Food Science from Colorado State University (2010) and a Master of Science in Dietetics from the University of Northern Colorado (2022) and I have been working as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist focusing on maternal and child health since 2013. I see nutrition as an important tool for disease prevention and treatment. Furthermore, I see food as one of the many ways we nourish ourselves. Working for WIC solidified my love of maternal and child nutrition and being a parent has given me first-hand perspective of how difficult it can be to feed kids. As a Registered Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, I am passionate about helping individuals and families achieve a healthy relationship with food using an evidence-based, intuitive eating lens.
Personal Life
Let’s just say, if you walked into my home today, you would probably find my kids dressed up as Spiderman and Legos everywhere. Some days are exhausting, but I wouldn’t trade it for the world.
Favorite foods: Palisade peaches, sushi, and ice cream
Favorite things to do: cooking, listening to podcasts, card games, reading, binging a good show, walking my dog, and basically anything that lets me get outside
Professional Affiliations & Additional Trainings
Northern Colorado Breastfeeding Coalition
President & Professional Member
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Professional Member
Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor
Trained and certified
Oral Habilitation of the Breastfeeding Dyad Master Class
Master Class training on oral function and tongue-tie
Professional Member
Northern Colorado Doula Association
Member