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

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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

Registration closes June 10, 2026 for Final Headcount

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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:

Lactation Providers (CLCs, CBEs, IBCLCs, etc.)
Nurses and Nurse Practitioners
Physicians (Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Family Medicine)
Community Health Workers
Doulas and Birth Workers
Speech-Language Pathologists
Occupational Therapists
Physical Therapists
Community Organization Leaders
Anyone who is 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

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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.

Registration closes June 10, 2026 for Final Headcount

Continuing Education Information

𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀: The University of Louisville School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 9.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀: This program has been approved by the Kentucky Board of Social Work for 11.4 continuing education credits through University of Louisville School of Medicine, sponsorship number KBSWSP 202541.
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀: This presentation is approved by the Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN) for 9.5 “Contact Hours”, provider # 5-0033, expiration date 6-23-28.
𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀: The Kentucky Department for Public Health Office of Community Health Workers has awarded up to 9.5 continuing education hours for Certified Community Health Workers (CCHWs) in Kentucky.
𝗟𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀: 9.0 L/R/E Cerps approved from IBLCE