Education and Work

I graduated from the University of Virginia in 2008 and subsequently worked as a Pediatric RN for 9 years in many different inpatient settings with young children, babies and their families. In 2014 I decided to further my education at Columbia University and became a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.  Graduating in 2017, I have continued my professional journey supporting families and currently work part-time in an outpatient pediatric office. In 2022 I became an IBCLC and started Little Love Lactation to work with parents and infants in my community and it has been growing ever since.

 Personal

In 2018, due to military service, my husband and I were stationed far away from family and friends when I had my first daughter.  Isolated and exhausted, I realized that despite my knowledge of children and infants, I was still struggling with breastfeeding.  How did other moms do it?!

Throughout my breastfeeding journeys with all 3 children, I seemingly encountered every possible hurdle in the lactation world (latching issues, oral dysfunction, food protein allergies, elimination diets, mastitis, tongue and lip ties and nipple damage to name a few).  I was able to connect with some great support along the way which only served to push me in the direction of becoming an IBCLC to help others.

I currently live in Northern Westchester with my husband, 3 girls, dog and 6 chickens!