Lactation and Collaboration Summit
Advancing Lactation Care Through Collaboration
June 22-23, 2026
UofL Shelby Campus Conference Center
450 N Whittington Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40222
About The Event
Becoming a sponsor of the 2026 Lactation and Collaboration Summit
means supporting a professional gathering rooted in evidence-based
care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and community impact.
This two-day summit brings together lactation professionals, healthcare
providers, public health leaders, and community organizations who are
actively shaping how families are supported during pregnancy, birth,
and the postpartum period.
As a sponsor, your organization will engage directly with professionals
who influence clinical practice, referrals, education, and systems of care
across the region, in a setting designed for meaningful dialogue,
learning, and connection.
UofL Shelby Campus Conference Center
450 N Whittington Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40222
June 22-23, 2026
It’s an opportunity to connect face-to-face, share your mission, and build lasting
relationships with professionals who are advancing maternal and infant health every day.
Who Attends the Lactation
and Collaboration Summit
The 2026 Lactation and Collaboration Summit convenes a highly
engaged, interdisciplinary group of professionals committed to
improving lactation and infant feeding outcomes across clinical,
community, and public health settings.
Attendees include individuals and organizations who work directly with
pregnant, postpartum, and parenting families and who influence care
delivery, referrals, education, and systems-level decision-making
throughout the region.
Expected Attendees Include:
International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs)
Nurses and Nurse Practitioners specializing in maternal–child health
Physicians (Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Family Medicine)
Public Health Professionals and program coordinators
Doulas and Birth Workers
Allied Health Professionals, including Speech-Language Pathologists,
Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, and bodyworkers
Community Organization Leaders and Administrators supporting
families across the perinatal continuum
These attendees represent trusted professionals and community leaders who influence care
delivery, referrals, education, and systems of support for families across the region.
Day 1 Speaker Schedule
June 22, 2026 Start time: 8:00 AM, End time: 5:00 PM
Breakfast included
Lunch included
Snacks included
First Breakout Session
Strengthening Collaboration to Ensure Safe Infant Feeding During Disaster Preparedness, Response and Recovery
Part 1: Essential Skills and Knowledge for Disaster Response
NCBFC SAFE Team
Breastfeeding Support for Hispanic Mothers: Cultural appropriate considerations
Ana Maria Linares, DNS, RN, IBCLC, FAAN, FILCA
More Than Milk: Advancing Equity in Black Maternal Health
Cynethia Bethel-Hines, DNP, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC, CLC
Bottle Blueprints: Mapping Flow, Function, & Feeding Connections Part 1
Tiffany M. Steele, M.S. CCC-SLP, COM®, IBCLC®, CIMI®-2
Second Breakout Session
Collaborative Care Models for Breastfeeding Dyads: Improving Infant Outcomes and Parent Experience
Paula Norcott, IBCLC and
Megan Moran, PT, DPT, PCS
Poor Newborn Weight Gain: Is It the Breast, the Baby, or Both?
Jacqueline Cropper,
MS, APRN, FNP-BC, RNC-OB, IBCLC, PMH-C
IBCLCs - Is It Time to be Licensed?
Janet Johnson, RD, LD, IBCLC
Bottle Blueprints: Mapping Flow, Function, & Feeding Connections Part 2
Tiffany M. Steele, M.S. CCC-SLP, COM®, IBCLC®, CIMI®-2
Day 2 Speaker Schedule
June 23, 2026, Start time: 8:00 AM, End time: 5:00 PM
Breakfast included
Lunch included
Snacks included
First Breakout Session
More Than a Peek: Clinical Skills for Functional Oral Assessments & Team-Based Care
Angela Das, IBCLC
Opportunities to support continuity of lactation care through community-based organizations
Courtney Luecking,
PhD, MPH, RDN, LD
Strengthening Collaboration to Ensure Safe Infant Feeding During Disaster Preparedness, Response and Recovery
Part 2: Trauma, Resilience, and Effective Counseling Strategies for Clinicians
NCBFC SAFE Team
The Lactation-Pelvic Floor Connection
Melissa McElroy, PT, DPT, PWCS
Second Breakout Session
Bringing Joy into your practice: lightening the load for both practitioners & parents
Ashlee Brown, BS, IBCLC,
Breastfeeding as a Protective Factor in SUD-Impacted Dyads
Angela Chisholm, DNP CNM
Everyday Advocacy: Collaboration, Communication
and the Real-World Impact of Breastfeeding Support
Paula Norcott, IBCLC
Beyond Latch: The Role of Infant Bodywork in Feeding Outcomes
Megan Moran, PT, DPT, PCS
Registration info
Join colleagues from across Kentucky for a day of learning, connection, and collaboration at the KLIC Conference. This event brings together healthcare professionals and advocates who are committed to improving lactation support and maternal-child health outcomes.
Participants will gain practical knowledge, hear from expert speakers, and engage in meaningful discussions designed to strengthen care for families across our communities.
Your registration includes:
Full access to all conference sessions
Breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided throughout the day
Opportunities to network with professionals from across the region
Registration Fee: $125
Whether you are a physician, nurse, lactation professional, or allied health provider, the KLIC Conference offers valuable learning and connection opportunities to support your work with families.
Space may be limited, so early registration is encouraged.
Continuing education has been applied for in the following categories:
AMA Credits
RN Contact Hours
Social Work Contact Hours
L-CERPs
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