Committees
The Action Committee advises the Board on matters pertaining to relevant and appropriate policy, advocacy, and consumer actions that may facilitate the development of policies, programs, and financial support for breastfeeding by both national and international institutions and organizations.
Contact: lsmith@llli.org, jcanahuati@theansible.net
| Linda Smith (Chair) (BFHI Group) |
| Judy Canahuati (Co-Chair) (BFHI Group) |
| Cecily Harkins (Ex-Officio) |
| Kathleen Anderson (WABA Regional Rep) |
| Ann Calandro (BFHI Group) |
| Johanna Rhys Davies (WABA Regional Rep) |
| Helen Gray |
| Suzanne Guilloud |
| Hiroko Hongo (WABA Liaison) |
| Janette Hurley |
| Rebecca Magalhaes |
| Sandy Moore-Furneaux (BFHI Group) |
| Juanita Steichen (WABA Regional Rep) |
| Maryanne Stone-Jimenez |
| Carmen Vandenabeele |
| Lee Claassen (Staff Liaison) |
BFHI – Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative after table
WABA – World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action after table
as of July 2018
The Audit Committee presents to the Board 1) a recommendation of an independent public accountant to be employed for preparation of the audit for the current fiscal year and 2) the auditor’s report and any response to questions regarding contents and procedures used.
Contact: cvandenabeele@llli.org
| Linda Smith (Chair) |
| Cecily Harkins (Ex-Officio) |
| Sandy Moore-Furneaux |
| Janine Pinkham |
| Jim Robbs |
| Carmen Vandenabeele |
| April Knight-Odolinski (Staff Liaison) |
as of July 2018
The Bylaws Committee advises the Board on matters pertaining to the basic rules of governance of the organization and consults with appropriate legal counsel, as needed, to ensure that the Bylaws conform with laws of the State of Illinois so that all functions of the organization may be effectively and efficiently carried out in conformity with established policies and procedures of LLLI.
| Devorah Schesch-Wernick (Chair) |
| Cecily Harkins (Ex-Officio) |
| Ann Calandro |
| Carmen Vandenabeele |
| Carolyn Driver-Burgess |
| Eileen Harrison |
| Ellen Mateer |
| Helen Lloyd |
| Heidy Guzman |
| Janine Pinkham |
| Linda Anderson |
| Linda Smith |
| Marianne Vakiener |
| Marie-Lyne Pelletier |
| Melisande Neal |
| Mylène Schryburt |
| Priscilla Stothers |
| RuthAnna Mather |
| Sara Dale-Bley |
| Shevawn O’Connor |
| Vicky Reynell |
| Lee Claassen (Staff Liaison) |
as of September 2018
The Finance Committee is responsible for advising the Board on matters pertaining to the fiscal and/or financial operation of LLLI and works with staff to prepare the budget for each fiscal year. The Committee presents the budget to the Board for approval. The Committee also reviews financial policies of the organization and develops any further policies deemed necessary.
Contact: emateer@llli.org
| Ellen Mateer (Chair) |
| Cecily Harkins (Ex-Officio) |
| Edie Boxman |
| Richard (Dick) Bennett |
| Janette Hurley |
| Sandy Moore-Furneaux |
| Louise Moran |
| Carmen Vandenabeele |
| Lee Claassen (Staff Liaison) |
as of July 2018
The Global Leaders Committee is composed of elected Leader-representatives from each Direct Connect Entity to facilitate communication between Leaders and the LLLI Board of Directors and staff.
Contact: Globalleaderscommittee@gmail.com
European Area Network
| Mary Bird |
| Viola Csordas |
| Lydia DeRaad |
| Herrade Hemmerdinger |
| Silvia Scozzafava |
International Area Network
| Vicky Reynell |
| Priscilla Stothers |
| Guille Vazquez |
Ligue La Leche
| Rita Daaboul |
| Mylene Schryburt |
LLL Canada
| Michelle Pensa Branco |
| Mel Neal |
LLL Great Britain
| Emilia Bertolo |
| vacant |
LLL New Zealand
| Mary Roache |
| Christine Vaughan |
LLL USA
| Linda Anderson |
| Tina Pursley Castellanos |
| Alyson Casey Dewar |
| Debbi Heffern |
| Jennifer Rushton |
| Marianne Vakiener |
as of July 2018
The Global Professional Liaison Network (GPLN) serves as a resource regarding the ongoing education of Leaders and the provision of up-to-date breastfeeding information in a culturally appropriate manner. The GPLN identifies publications and articles of importance to the breastfeeding community for annotation to the LLL community, and reviews LLL publications to verify that the technical content provides accurate and up-to-date data.
Contact: edith.boxman@gmail.com
| Edie Boxman (Co-Chair) |
| Judie Gibel (Co-Chair) |
| Devorah Schesch-Warnick (Board Liaison) |
| Luz Amaranta Avendano |
| Kelley Baer |
| Cecily Harkins (ex-Officio) |
| Janedy Chen |
| Naty Clemont |
| Cindy Garrison |
| Judie Gibel |
| Chiori Higashi |
| Brylin Highton |
| Juanita Jauer Steichen |
| Robin Jones |
| Ellen Longman |
| Jennifer Naude |
| Elizabeth Quinn |
| Mylene Schryburt |
| Claudia Sierra |
| Martha Schubert |
| Linda Smith |
| Monica Tesone |
| Claire Wells |
| Pat Young |
| Lee Claassen (Staff Liaison) |
as of July 2018
The purpose of the Inclusivity and Outreach Committee is to advise the Board of Directors and make recommendations aimed at increasing inclusivity and outreach throughout La Leche League.
Contact: soconnor@llli.org
| Shevawn O’Connor (Chair) |
| Cecily Harkins (Ex-Officio) |
| AJ Cecil-Starlin |
| Rebecca Coyle |
| Véronique Lesoinne |
| Ellen Mateer |
| Adele McHenry-Koenen |
| Sandy Moore-Furneaux |
| Bridget Muir |
| Natalia Pinzon |
| Devorah Schesch-Wernick |
| Linda Smith |
| Heidy Guzman |
| Elisheva Nakash |
| RuthAnna Mather |
| Keith Williams (Staff Liaison) |
as of August 2018
The International Code Special Committee reviews all LLLI policies related to the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes and subsequent WHA Resolutions (Code); reviews policies relevant to conflicts of interest (COI); and evaluates potential relationships with entities and individuals that could be in conflict with the Code or COI, and makes recommendations to the Board.
Contact: lsmith@llli.org
| Linda Smith (Co-Chair) |
| Sandy Moore-Furneaux (Co-Chair) |
| Cecily Harkins (Ex-Officio) |
| Ann Calandro |
| Betty Crase |
| Helen Gray |
| Janette Hurley |
| Rachel O’Leary |
| Janine Pinkham |
| Juanita Jauer Steichen |
| Lee Claassen (Staff Liaison) |
as of July 2018
The LAD Council is responsible for overseeing the accreditation of LLL Leaders worldwide within the framework of the organization’s philosophy and policy set by the LLLI Board of Directors.
Contact: toshijolliffe@gmail.com
| Toshi Jolliffe, LAD Director |
| Karin Ali, Administrator of Leader Accreditation, The Alliance, USA |
| Mariana Petersen, Administrator of Leader Accreditation, Latin America |
| Laurence Kher Descourtieux, Administrator of Leader Accreditation, Great Britain |
| Lori Bryan, Administrator of Leader Accreditation, LAD West, USA |
| Alison Stanton, Administrator of Leader Accreditation, New Zealand |
| Juliet Matthee, Administrator of Leader Accreditation, Asia, Africa, Middle East |
| Margaret McGuigan, Administrator of Leader Accreditation, Europe |
| Ineke Holtslag, Administrator of Leader Accreditation, Europe |
| Linda Wiser, Administrator of Leader Accreditation, Canada |
| Marie-Eve Dallaire, Administrator of Leader Accreditation, French Canada |
| Cindy Garrison, LAD Council Advisor |
| Cecily Harkins, LLLI Board of Directors Liaison |
as of July 2018
The Nominating Committee is responsible for presenting names of candidates for service on the Board and a slate of officers to the Board for a vote at the Annual Session. The Committee notifies the Zones regarding the nomination process and the qualifications, experience, and commitment that the Board is looking for in nominees. The Committee considers all candidates for the Board proposed by members of the Board, Zones, staff, or by the Nominating Committee.
Contact: dschesch-wernick@llli.org
| Devorah Schesch-Wernick (Chair) |
| Ann Calandro |
| Cecily Harkins |
| Sandy Moore-Furneaux |
| Linda Smith |
| Lee Claassen (Staff Liaison) |
as of July 2018
The Ombudsperson’s Committee is a fair, impartial body that evaluates grievances to bring about peaceful, mutually agreeable outcomes.
| RuthAnna Mather (Chair) |
| Lynne Coates |
| Joan Crothers |
| Judith Elder |
| Nancy Franklin |
| Shera Lyn Parpia |
| Katherine Velasquez |
| Cecily Harkins (Ex-Officio) |
| Lee Claassen (Staff Liaison) |
as of July 2018
The Personnel Committee advises the Board on matters pertaining to LLLI personnel, both paid and volunteer. The Committee conducts the annual Board evaluation.
| Janette Hurley (Chair) |
| Cecily Harkins (Ex-Officio) |
| Linda Owens (Staff Liaison) |
as of July 2018
The Program Services Committee advises the Board on matters pertaining to the delivery of LLLI volunteer programs and services.
| Ann Calandro (Co-Chair) |
| Linda Smith (Co-Chair) |
| Cecily Harkins (Ex-Officio) |
| Florencia Basaldua |
| Lydia de Raad |
| Diane Thompson |
| Carmen Vandenabeele |
| Keith Williams (Staff Liaison) |
as of July 2018
The Professional Advisory Board Committee advises the Board on matters pertaining to the Health Advisory Council, Legal Advisory Council, and Management Advisory Council.
Contact: jhurley@llli.org and lsmith@llli.org
| Janette Hurley (Co-Chair) |
| Linda Smith (Co-Chair) |
| Cecily Harkins (Ex-Officio) |
| Marian Tompson |
| Betty Crase |
| Sandy Moore-Furneaux |
| Yanet Olivares |
| Lee Claassen (Staff Liaison) |
as of July 2018
The Resource Development Committee advises and makes recommendations to the Board on matters pertaining to donations and grants. The Committee also coordinates Board participation in fundraising for LLLI. The Committee liaises with the LLLI Development Director, consults/discusses fundraising activities, and assists in building LLLI relationships with donors.
Contact: cvandenabeele@llli.org
| Carmen Vandenabeele (Chair) |
| Cecily Harkins (Ex-Officio) |
| Ann Calandro |
| Kevin Leopold |
| Cathy Marquis |
| Constance Pond |
| Keith Williams (Staff Liaison) |
as of July 2018
The Social Media Committee fosters and facilitates LLLI community-building among Leaders, the Board, and staff through an interactive venue for discussion, information, and education regarding all aspects of LLLI; drafts guidelines for “code of conduct” in LLLI social media; acts as moderators in ongoing discussions; and monitors posts to assure that discussions are within the frame of the guidelines and no inappropriate or offensive posts remain published.
Contact: emateer@llli.org
| Ellen Mateer (Chair) |
| Cecily Harkins (Ex-Officio) |
| Linda Smith |
| Ann Calandro |
| Hannah Katsman |
| Annette Green |
| Emilio Bertolo |
| Lee Claassen (Staff Liaison) |
as of July 2018
The Website Committee enhances communication and awareness by providing the public and Leaders access to timely, accurate, and useful online information about breastfeeding, mother-to-mother support, and Leader accreditation. Committee members advocate for the web needs of the LLL community and serve as advisors to the LLLI staff to make the most effective use of the website, focusing on user satisfaction. The committee provides recommendations on the content, format, and development of the LLLI website, and establishes procedures that set high standards for site quality and content integrity.
Contact: emateer@llli.org
| Ellen Mateer (Chair) |
| Emilia Bertolo |
| Cecily Harkins (Ex-Officio) |
| Carla Scarsi |
| Linda Smith |
| Lee Claassen (Staff Liaison) |
as of July 2018
Task Forces
The Leader Accreditation Department Task Force is charged with developing ideas and helpful guidance to ensure implementation of Leader accreditation procedures is consistent worldwide.
Contact: smoore-furneaux@llli.org
| Sandy Moore-Furneaux (Chair) |
| Cecily Harkins (Ex-Officio, LAD Board Liaison) |
| Karin Ali |
| Florencia Basaldúa |
| Edith Boxman |
| Maria Briseno |
| Tiziana de Meo |
| Carolyn Driver-Burgess |
| Lupe Espinoza Forsang |
| Sheila Geraghty |
| Anne Gaskell |
| Melanie Ham |
| Toshi Joliffe (Director, LAD) |
| Karima Khatib |
| Véronique Lesoinne |
| Rebecca (Beck) McCormick |
| Adele McHenry-Koenen |
| Bridget Muir |
| Maria O’Sullivan |
| Simela Petridou |
| Lois Rowlands |
| Rebeca Schütz |
| Alison Stanton |
| Anne-Lisse Taboada de Noel |
| Lee Claassen (Staff Liaison) |
as of July 2018
The Role of LLLI Task Force is comprised of representatives from all Direct Connect Entities and is charged with defining the collaborative role between DCEs and LLLI, define the value proposition of LLLI and its component parts, and devise a system to share information, voice challenges, and provide the opportunity to unify behind the organization’s mission.
Contact: charkins@llli.org
| Cecily Harkins (Ex-Officio) |
| Eden Anderson |
| Kathleen Anderson |
| Linda Anderson |
| Edie Boxman |
| Johanna Rhys-Davies |
| Lydia DeRaad |
| RuthAnna Mather |
| Melisande Neal |
| Marie-Lyne Pelletier |
| Janine Pinkham |
| Mylene Schryburt |
| Devorah Schesch-Wernick |
| Lee Claassen (Staff Liaison) |
as of July 2018
Work Groups
The Concept Work Group reviews the Concept Statements in Appendix 17 of the Policies and Standing Rules and makes recommendations for changes to the Board of Directors.
Contact: charkins@llli.org
| Cecily Harkins (Ex-Officio) |
| Hiroko Hongo |
| Misha Laudicina |
| Sandy Moore-Furneaux |
| Linda Smith |
| Linda Weiser |
| Keith Williams(Staff Liaison) |
as of July 2018
The Leader Handbook Work Group organizes and manages the update of the Leader Handbook.
Contact: cvandenabeele@llli.org
| Ellen Matteer (Chair) |
| Carmen Vandenabeele |
| Constance Pond |
| Cecily Harkins (Ex-Officio) |
| Keith Williams (Staff Liaison) |
as of July 2018