Hello

Nursing is my second career. I have a bachelor's of science in plant and soil science from UVM and worked on an organic farm for 11 years before becoming a nurse.  After having my children in 2004 and 2006, the experiences I had as a new mother compelled me to become an advocate for better breastfeeding support in the hospital, in the early postpartum period, and in the community in general. Since then, I have worn many breastfeeding helper hats and continue to be an advocate from the bedside to the State House.

 

Since 2008, I have worked as a postpartum doula, a certified lactation counselor (CLC), a labor & delivery assistant, (LDA), a licensed nursing assistant (LNA), and a WIC Peer Counselor. In 2011 I became a Licensed Professional Nurse (LPN), and in 2012 I became a Registered Nurse (RN), graduating with honors from Vermont Technical College. I received my bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) from Western Governor's University in 2019 and earned the RN III clinical designation at UVM Medical Center. 

 

Over the years, I have assisted thousands of families in their breastfeeding journeys. My passion has always been to help people to feel supported and empowered in the life-changing transition to parenthood. My focus has been breastfeeding because I find it frustrating that so many people do not meet their own breastfeeding goals, very often to no fault of their own. I bring knowledge, experience, and deep compassion to this work. My hope is to improve your experience and feelings of success as you set out on your path to parenthood. 
 

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