About LEAARC
Who We Are
Lactation Education Accreditation and Approval Review Committee (LEAARC) is the leader in establishing standards and guidance in lactation education.
History
Equity Statement
Because LEAARC believes all families deserve equitable access to skilled lactation care, LEAARC is committed to ensuring that all communities have access to quality lactation education and skilled lactation consultants.
Sponsors
LEAARC works in collaboration with the following organizations.
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LEAARC Board of Directors
Susan Fuchs, IBCLC
Chair-Elect
Mantua, NJ
USA
Elaine Webber, DNP, RN, PPCNP-BC, INCLC
CAAHEP Commissioner
Huntington Woods, MI
USA
Carolina Cardona Lopez, DMD, IBCLC
Treasurer
Cesar, Valledupar
COLOMBIA
Rosann Edwards, RN, IBCLC, MScN, PhD
Chair
Quispamsis, New Brunswick
CANADA
Jennie Wagner, EdD, RN, CNE, IBCLC
Secretary
Orlando, FL
USA
Julie Theriault, MS, CLSSBB
Durham, NC
USA
Carrie W. Miller, PhD, RN, CNE, CHSE, IBCLC, FAAN
Anchorage, AK
USA
Katia Carolina Lizarraga Torres, MD, IBCLC
Panama City
PANAMA
Kristina Chamberlain, CNM, ARNP, IBCLC
Immediate Past Chair
San Diego, CA
USA
Amy Black, BS, IBCLC
Woodbridge, VA
USA
Peta Arthurson, IBCLC
Redhead SNW
AUSTRALIA
Meet the LEAARC Staff
Jackie Long-Goding
Bylaws
The current LEAARC Bylaws (updated April 16, 2021) are available below.