United States Lactation Consultant Association

Committees

USLCA's success depends on your voice as an IBCLC. Get involved!

Serve on a USLCA committee!

VISION: IBCLCs are valued recognized members of the health care team.

MISSION: To build and sustain a national association that advocates for lactation professionals

Please click on the Committee Title to be taken to the Committee Home page.

(These pages are currently under construction, please contact Info@uslcaonline.org for specific information on a committee.)

Director of External Affairs- Audrey Oyama, RN, MSN, IBLCE, RLC, HBCE

The Advocacy Committee will work to promote wider recognition and acceptance of the IBCLC credential in the public arena, among policy makers and within the health care system.

Director of Marketing –Regina Camillieri, IBCLC, RLC

The Marketing Committee provides a forum for its members to network, plan, and communicate recommendations for marketing the IBCLC and USLCA as the professional organization for lactation consultants.

Director of Membership Services - Debbie Costello, RN, IBCLC, RLC

Membership Services Committee is responsible for communication tools for USLCA members. This includes and is not limited to a newsletter, surveys, journal, web site, and internet communication tools. The Membership Services Committee also interfaces with the other USLCA committees as they develop materials.

Director of Professional Development –Barbara Robertson, BA, MA, IBLCE, RLC

The Education Committee identifies and facilitates access to quality continuing education programs for IBCLCs.

Director of Public Policy - Licensure/Legislation - Marsha Walker,RN, IBCLC, RLCThe role of the Licensure/Legislative Committee is to support local and state legislative efforts that seek to promote and protect the role of the IBCLC. Licensure for IBCLCs is the ultimate goal.

Hospital Staffing Committee - Karen Querna, RN, BSN, IBCLC, RLC
The majority of IBCLC's are employed in the hospital setting. The Hospital IBCLC committee is working on model staffing standards and position statements.

Please help us share your knowledge and experience with other members by joining a committee. If you are interested in joining a USLCA Committee please contact us at info@uslcaonline.org. Click here for the 2009 USLCA Volunteer Request Form.