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Dr. Leeper is a graduate of the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She completed her pediatric residency in Minneapolis and spent four years in a private pediatric practice in Lincoln. After the birth of her second child, she was home with her children for almost five years before MilkWorks opened. Dr. Leeper is a founder of MilkWorks and serves as its Medical Director. She is one of a very few breastfeeding medicine specialists in the country and was honored as a Fellow in the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine in 2010. Her knowledge of lactation and her compassion for mothers make her a leader in her field. When she is not helping mothers and babies, Dr. Leeper enjoys singing in her church choir, gardening and practicing yoga.
A founder of MilkWorks, Ann has been a board certified lactation consultant since 2000. She is a graduate of the University of California-Santa Cruz and the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Prior to MilkWorks, Ann was a Lamaze childbirth educator for almost fifteen years, worked as a hospital postpartum nurse and lactation consultant, and a certified doula. She also served six years as an appointed member of the Lincoln Lancaster County Board of Health. Her favorite hobbies are knitting, sewing, kayaking, snowboarding and biking. Ann is the mother of 4 children.
While struggling to breastfeed her first baby, Suzy’s mother urged her to contact La Leche League. That began a lifelong commitment to breastfeeding as a foundation for a healthy life. Suzy attended La Leche League meetings and became a leader in 1994. When Milkworks opened in 2001, Suzy was able to turn her passion into her career. She became an IBCLC in 2002 and continues to enjoy helping mothers and babies succeed at their first joint venture. She is married to an artist, Tom, and they have three children. Suzy also enjoys cooking, sewing and jogging.
A lifetime resident of Lincoln, Michelle is a graduate of Southeast Community College, and a registered nurse. Michelle sought breastfeeding help at MilkWorks with both of her children and became a board certified lactation consultant in 2011. She enjoys being part of a community resource that provides individualized health care. As a mother, Michelle loves watching moms develop confidence in their ability to take care of their babies. When not helping moms to breastfeed or taking care of her extended family, Michelle may be found volunteering at her children’s school, practicing yoga, gardening or riding her bike.
After graduating from the University of Nebraska-Kearney with a degree in Family Studies, Leah was intrigued with the wonders of breastmilk, so she pursued lactation education to become a Certified Breastfeeding Educator and then an IBCLC. Leah has been working with breastfeeding mothers since 2006 and has become passionate about the breastfeeding relationship between mother and baby. Leah is pursuing her BSN at the University of Nebraska Medical Center - Lincoln. When Leah is not studying or helping breastfeeding moms she enjoys scrapbooking, anything crafty, and live music.
A graduate of Iowa Central Community College School of Nursing in Fort Dodge, Teresa has been an RN for 39 years. She has worked in many hospital and clinic settings over the years, focusing on maternal-child health. For nine years Teresa was the Rental Program manager at MilkWorks. She is now Dr. Leeper’s nurse and enjoys working with new mothers and babies. Teresa is a mother of five and grandmother of three. In her spare time she enjoys gardening, walking and sewing.
After graduating from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a degree in Education and Human Science, Stacey worked in local government for ten years before joining MilkWorks in 2012. Stacey is involved in a variety of administrative tasks serving as the assistant to the Executive Director. She and her husband have two young boys, and when she's not cleaning up spilled milk and being suspicious of silence, she enjoys sewing (and seam-ripping and then resewing), photography and thinking about her next haircut.
Vicki is often the first person that a new mother talks to when calling or coming to MilkWorks. A certified childbirth educator for the past seventeen years, Vicki has taught at St. Elizabeth Regional Medical Center, BryanLGH Medical Center and the Young Families program at LMEP. She is also a doula, the mother of four children and “Nana” to four grandchildren. Vicki enjoys the many "hats" she wears as they allow her to fulfill her passion – helping new parents welcome their beautiful babies.
Paula came to Nebraska from the north woods of Wisconsin when her husband accepted a position at the University of Nebraska. As a certified medical technician and former La Leche League leader, Paula discovered MilkWorks and felt that its mission was a perfect fit. Paula enjoys supporting moms and babies and sharing her personal experiences with nursing four children. Her days are full tending to the small acreage she and her husband share. Paula is also adjusting to her “nest” - which she finds somewhat empty these days.
A long-time resident of Lincoln (and loving it!), Mandi came to Milkworks as a client in 2007 when her daughter was born. She recalls the incredible patience, guidance and support she received during a very vulnerable time. Today, Mandi enjoys sharing breastfeeding information and providing this same encouragement and comfort to the families who come to MilkWorks. In addition to being a proud mom, Mandi loves country music, her vegetable garden, reading a good mystery book and cooking for her family and friends.
Heidi graduated with a BSN from Creighton's School of Nursing and worked in the NICU at Children's Hospital in Omaha before moving to Lincoln. Prior to joining MilkWorks, she worked as a research coordinator for drug studies relating to gastroenterological diseases and as a nurse for the WIC program at the Health Department. Heidi enjoys spending her free time reading, sewing and being with her family. She fell in love with MilkWorks during a consultation with her first child and feels honored to be part of the MilkWorks team. Heidi is a mom to four adorable young children.
Katie is mom to Pawnee and Fen. They like going on adventures, making meals together, and creating music and art.
Jenny graduated from UNK with a degree in psychology and spent seven years working with college students at UNL through a campus ministry before joining the team at MilkWorks. She is a mom of two boys, and enjoys the chance to help other moms attain their breastfeeding goals. When Jenny isn't at MilkWorks or playing with her kids, she enjoys working on her house, knitting and reading.
Jodi has a Medical Assistant degree from Southeast Community College. As a Milkworks client she received wonderful support with her own children and now she is grateful for the opportunity to help support breastfeeding families herself. Jodi and her husband are blessed to have two boys they adore. In her free time, Jodi enjoys Bible study, youth mentoring, play dates, walking my golden retriever and serving expecting families as a birth doula.
dianne and her husband moved to Lincoln in 2011 to be near their children and first grandchild. Her retail experience spans more than twenty years and includes owning a gift shop in Wayne, Nebraska. dianne loves serving customers of the babyworks boutique, by researching and bringing in the latest and best products available. She manages the babyworks online boutique and enjoys sharing new products and information on the babyworks facebook page. While she enjoys needlework, painting watercolor, reading, and playing golf ("without keeping score"), her favorite role is that of Hannah's grandmother.
Marion enjoyed being a stay-at-home mom while her two daughters were growing up. Over the past ten years she has worked part-time in retail and as a para-educator. Marion joined babyworks to assist the retail team “behind the scenes.” She enjoys working for an organization that supports new parents and helps mothers to breastfeed. In her spare time Marion can be found exercising or reading. She is a very talented craftswoman and makes cards and scrapbooks. Marion is also involved in several women’s community organizations.
Natalie received her Masters in Nutrition from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and became a Registered Dietitian in 2003. She works part-time at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln as the Youth Curriculum Specialist for the Nutrition Education Program (NEP). Natalie is honored to be a part of the MilkWorks team and enjoys helping parents learn about introducing solid foods to their babies and supporting breastfeeding moms when they return to work outside the home. She and her husband have four children. In her free time, Natalie likes to read, play volleyball and scrapbook.
Megan graduated from Hastings College with a BA in elementary education. She taught first grade in LPS before becoming a mother. Megan was a MilkWorks client when nursing her first child and is now proud to work behind the scenes to support breastfeeding mothers. She and her husband have two energetic and inquisitive little boys. Their family enjoys participating in their church community, reading, and playing outdoors. Megan is also passionate about building relationships, literacy, and natural living.
Elsbeth received her B.A. from Doane College in 2008. She earned her J.D. from the University of Nebraska College of Law and received a concentration in Cyberlaw. She is currently the Executive Director of Space, Cyber, & Telecommunications Law Program at the University of Nebraska College of Law and joined MilkWorks part-time as the Operations Assistant. She is primarily responsible for processing insurance billings, assisting with pump rentals, and generally helping around the office. Elsbeth fell in love with MilkWorks in May of 2012 when she and her husband received assistance with a pump rental during their son's stay in the NICU. In her spare time Elsbeth is a science fiction, technology, and space nut, produces a local film festival, and loves a great glass of wine.
A native of Lincoln, Rochelle spent fifteen years living in Boulder, Colorado, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business and Marketing at the University of Colorado. Rochelle owns her own cleaning business and handles all of MilkWorks’ insurance claims. She enjoys spending time with her three grown children and loves singing, marathons, teaching private swim lessons, and living life with her sweet husband.
Valerie is originally from Missouri and is a graduate of Park College. She has degrees in Communications/Journalism and Equine Studies. Valerie develops a wide range of print and social media for MilkWorks, including our monthly newsletter, Good Stuff, our print newsletter, Milk Matters and our web site. She enjoys working for a good cause and providing important information to moms! Valerie is the mother of two daughters – a teenager and a preschooler. In her spare time she enjoys biking, reading, spending time exploring the outdoors with her family and her horse, and all the activities her girls are involved in.
Sara is a native Iowan who came to Lincoln to attend Nebraska Wesleyan and fell in love with our community. She has a BS and MA in social psychology. Sara has been a La Leche League Leader since 1999 and an IBCLC since 2005. Before children, she worked as a health data analyst. Sara began working at MilkWorks when it opened in 2001 after spending a few years at home full time with her three children. Currently, Sara keeps our Facebook page updated with facts and news about breastfeeding. She enjoys sharing interesting lactation-related research with the other lactation consultants at MilkWorks.Donate Today Milkworks is a 501 C3 non-profit corporation.
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