About Us
Nonprofit
Our Purpose
Our Purpose
The Kentuckiana Lactation Improvement Coalition, Inc. (KLIC) is a non-profit, 501 (c) 3 organization started in 1993. It features:
- Quarterly meetings in Louisville or Lexington featuring continuing education presentations
- Quarterly newsletters
- Special mailings for advocacy
- Annual conferences
Our Purpose
Our Purpose
Our Purpose
To promote knowledge, attitudes, and practices concerning breastfeeding that are evidence-based and consistent within and between various healthcare providers.
To promote, protect, and supports breastfeeding in the private and public sectors.
To facilitate the development of and referral to breastfeeding support networks and Lactation Cons
To promote knowledge, attitudes, and practices concerning breastfeeding that are evidence-based and consistent within and between various healthcare providers.
To promote, protect, and supports breastfeeding in the private and public sectors.
To facilitate the development of and referral to breastfeeding support networks and Lactation Consultants for clients and healthcare providers.
To protect the rights of mother and child to establish and continue a breastfeeding relationship.
Chapter
Our Purpose
Chapter
KLIC is a Chapter of the United States Lactation Consultant Association (USLCA) https://uslca.org We work to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana. We advocate for the professional recognition of the International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) as a vital part of the allied he
KLIC is a Chapter of the United States Lactation Consultant Association (USLCA) https://uslca.org We work to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana. We advocate for the professional recognition of the International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) as a vital part of the allied health team. We collaborate with breastfeeding supporters at all professional and lay levels, including nurses, physicians, certified lactation counselors (CLC), La Leche League Leaders (LLL-L), and public health staff.
KLIC honors the Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes and does not accept funding from corporations who are not in compliance!
About Us
Robin Gillespie, KLIC President
Kristi Schroeder, KLIC Vice President
Kristi Schroeder, KLIC Vice President
Robin works for Louisville Metro Public Health & Wellness as the Regional Breastfeeding Coordinator and Lactation Supervisor. She is a registered dietitian and has her CLS. In addition, she also teaches nutrition and sanitation courses at Sullivan University. Robin is a mother to two daughters, Allie and Claire, who keep her very busy!
Robin works for Louisville Metro Public Health & Wellness as the Regional Breastfeeding Coordinator and Lactation Supervisor. She is a registered dietitian and has her CLS. In addition, she also teaches nutrition and sanitation courses at Sullivan University. Robin is a mother to two daughters, Allie and Claire, who keep her very busy!
If you would like to serve as a member of the KLIC board, please reach out to us!
Kristi Schroeder, KLIC Vice President
Kristi Schroeder, KLIC Vice President
Kristi Schroeder, KLIC Vice President
Kristi is an Indiana native who graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing in 2005. She started her career in nursing at the University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital as a staff RN. She then moved the following year to Southern Indiana and started working at Norton Children's Hospital in downtown Louisville
Kristi is an Indiana native who graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing in 2005. She started her career in nursing at the University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital as a staff RN. She then moved the following year to Southern Indiana and started working at Norton Children's Hospital in downtown Louisville as a Critical Care Float RN for the next 5 years. She switched to the NICU after her first child was born and worked as a bedside RN for 3 years. After she had her second child (and heard a rumor NCH NICU may be adding a third Lactation Consultant) she decided to pursue her IBCLC. She has now been working as a Lactation Consultant at NCH for the past 3 years. She currently lives in Jeffersonville, Indiana, with Chris, her husband of 9 years. They have 3 children, Penelope (Penny), age 7 in 2nd grade, Desmond, age 5 in Jr. Kindergarten and Evelyn, age 2 in 2-year old Pre-K. She breastfed all her children for well over a year, with her son breastfeeding the longest -- until 18 months. She enjoys spending time with her family and, on the very rare occasion, taking a girls' trip to Graceland in Memphis, TN (She loves Elvis)!
Elisa Bell, KLIC Treasurer
Kristi Schroeder, KLIC Vice President
Elisa Bell, KLIC Treasurer
Elisa Bell is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Lactation Counselor with a Masters degree in Public Health from Samford University. After a previous career in the culinary arts, she became passionate about improving the lives of others through food and nutrition. Elisa works as a clinical nutritionist for the Norton Cancer Institute.
Elisa Bell is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Lactation Counselor with a Masters degree in Public Health from Samford University. After a previous career in the culinary arts, she became passionate about improving the lives of others through food and nutrition. Elisa works as a clinical nutritionist for the Norton Cancer Institute.
If you would like to serve as a member of the KLIC board, please reach out to us!
About Us
Doraine Bailey - Newsletter and Website Development
Doraine Bailey - Newsletter and Website Development
Doraine Bailey - Newsletter and Website Development
Doraine is an IBCLC with an MA in Anthropology. She has served a term as President of ILCA and was the eGlobe Editor for 8 years. In addition to editing the KLIC Newsletter and Website, she serves as KY Legislative Liaison. In May 2018, Doraine retired after 27 years at the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department. She is still active in breastfeeding protection, promotion, policy, and support.
Shannon Perez - Paypal and Website Support
Doraine Bailey - Newsletter and Website Development
Doraine Bailey - Newsletter and Website Development
Shannon was a peer counselor with WIC from 2005-2015. She then worked as a lactation consultant at the University of Louisville Hospital from 2014-2021. Recently Shannon has started a lactation program at Family Health Centers Louisville (2021-present). Shannon has served KLIC as president and secretary throughout the years. She is bilingual (Spanish and English) and plays several musical instruments. Her biggest job of all is raising four children, who are currently entering their teen years.
If you have experience and a desire to work on the website/membership side of KLIC, please let us know!
Rebekah Scroggy - Incoming VP (2023)
Doraine Bailey - Newsletter and Website Development
Rebekah Scroggy - Incoming VP (2023)
Rebekah Scroggy, RN, BSN, BEC, CLC, received her Bachelor's Degree in Nursing in 2017 and started her nursing career as a Pediatric ER Nurse with Norton Children's Hospital. After having her son in 2019, she changed career tracks and received her Breastfeeding Educator Certification. In 2020 she got the opportunity to change careers and joined the Healthy Start program as a Community Health Nurse helping families in the prenatal and post partum stages. In 2021 she received her Certified Lactation Counselor certification and started teaching about breastfeeding. In 2022, she got to fulfill her dream of working in the Lactation field and accepted her current position of Lactation Program Supervisor and Regional Breastfeeding Coordinator for Louisville Metro Public and Wellness. Rebekah has two children and married to her husband, Daniel. She enjoys reading, drinking coffee, and talking about breastfeeding.