Committees
Carolyn Driver-Burgess – LLLNZ
Amy Shaw – Alliance
Marianne Vakiener – LLL USA
as of December 2021
The Advocacy, Networking and Action Committee advises the Board on advocacy and relevant global health initiatives supportive of breastfeeding, coordinates networking with other relevant organizations that protect, promote and/or support breastfeeding, and recommends actions relevant to advocacy and networking.
Contact: actioncmte@llli.org
Judy Canahuati (co-Chair) – Alliance
Johanna Rhys-Davies (co-Chair) – LLLI Board
Cally Gibbs – Alliance
Cariann Wood
Carolyn Driver-Burgess – LLLI Board
Ellen Mateer – LLLI Board
Emina Hadzimuratovi – EAN
Hiroko Hongo – IAN
Juanita Jauer Steichens – EAN
Laura Goodwin-Wright – LLLI Board
Pushpa Panadam – IAN
Sara Dale-Bley – USA
Sarah Denniston – LLLGB
Zion Tankard – Staff Liaison
as of June 2022
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:auditcmte@llli.org
Susan Oldrieve (Chair) – LLLI Board
Carolyn Driver-Burgess – LLLI Board
Ellen Mateer – LLLI Board
Helen Lloyd – LLLGB
Marianne Vakiener – LLLI Board
April Knight-Odolinski – Staff Liaison
Zion Tankard – Staff Liaison
as of June 2022
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.
Contact: bylawscmte@llli.org
Devorah Schesch-Wernick (co-Chair)
Johanna Rhys-Davies (co-Chair)
Susan Oldrieve (co-Chair)
Carolyn Driver-Burgess – LLLI Board
Edie Boxman – IAN
Ellen Mateer – LLLI Board
Judy Elder – Alliance
Laura Goodwin-Wright – LLLI Board
Linda Wieser – LAD
Marie-lyne Pelletier – Ligue La Leche
Sarah Denniston – LLLGB
Shevawn O’Connor – LLLI Board
Zion Tankard – Staff Liaison
as of June 2022
Zion Tankard (Staff)
Christelle Adams – Ligue La Leche
Sara Dale-Bley – LLL USA
Eileen Harrison – EAN
Cecily Heslitt – LLL Canada
Helen Lloyd – LLLGB
RuthAnna Mather – IAN
Janine Pinkham – LLLNZ
Diane Thompson – Alliance
as of May 2021
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 the financial policies of the organization and develops any further policies deemed necessary.
Contact: financecmte@llli.org
Laura Goodwin-Wright (Chair) – LLLI Board
Devorah Schesch-Wernick – LLLI Board
Amy Shaw – LLLI Board
Caroline Kren – LLLI Board
Carolyn Driver-Burgess – LLLI Board
Ellen Mateer – LLLI Board
Zion Tankard – Staff Liaison
as of June 2022
Jane Farren – EAN
Ale Galvan – IAN
Sarah Gill – LLLGB
Rosemary Gordon – LLL New Zealand
Iona McNab – IAN
as of August 2021
LLLI established the GPLN to serve as a resource for all Areas and Direct Contact Entities regarding the ongoing education of Leaders and the provision of up-to-date breastfeeding information in a culturally appropriate manner. Currently, we are focusing on the update of a variety of topics on the LLLI website – Breastfeeding Resources A to Z.
We are recruiting additional members for the GPLN.
Contact us at gpln@llli.org
Edith Boxman, IAN, Co-Coordinator
Judith Gibel, LLL USA, Co-Coordinator
EUROPEAN AN
None currently
Great Britain:
Anne Gaskell
Justice Reilly
LLL USA
Kelley Baer – USW (NM)
Bibiana Moreno Carranza, Mexico
Mary Marine – USW (Northern California/Hawaii/N. Nevada)
Pat Young – GS AN (NJ)
Alliance
Ann Calandro, North Carolina
Cindy Garrison, PA-W
Helen LaPlant, Connecticut
Hannah McPhearson, Mississippi
Ellen Rubin, Western Pennsylvania
Susan Mocsny Thomas
IAN
Dr. Rahmat Bibi Bagus, South Africa
Nathalie Clermont, (IAN PL Resource Administrator), Chile
Ellen Longman, (IAN PL Administrator), Israel
Katinka Musavaya, Zimbabwe
Nan Jolly, South Africa
Janedy Shun-Chuan Chen, Taiwan
Monica Tesone, (IAN PL Coordinator), Argentina
NEW ZEALAND
Robin Jones, New Zealand
LA LIGUE LECHE
Marie-Lyne Pelletier. Canada
CANADA
Cynthia Mann, Atlantic Area, Canada
Erin Northrup, Atlantic Area, Canada
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: iandocmte@llli.org
Sara Segall (Chair) – Alliance
Heidy Guzmán (Board Liaison) – LLLI Board
Anne-Lisse Noel – EAN
Benaifer Bhandari – LLLGB
Carolyn Driver-Burgess – LLLI Board
Ellen Mateer – LLLI Board
Carolina Gowland – IAN
Liege de Moraes – Alliance
Mercedes Pridgen – Alliance
Rebecca Renegar – Alliance
Ashley Wilson – Staff Liaison
as of June 2022
The International Code and Conflict of Interest Committee:
• reviews all LLLI policies related to the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes and relevant WHA Resolutions (Code)
• reviews policies relevant to potential conflicts with the Code or other conflicts of interest (CoI) related to collaboration with other organizations, companies, or individuals
• evaluates, upon request, potential relationships that LLLI, other LLL entities, or Leaders may be considering with corporate entities, the media, other business interests, or other individuals that could present conflicts with the Code, other conflicts of interest, or conflicts with LLL philosophy
• offers information and guidance to the LLLI Board of Directors, the Executive Director, the Development Director, or other LLLI staff, other LLL entities, or Leaders who have questions pertaining to these issues
• makes recommendations to the LLLI Board or staff, other LLL entities, or Leaders related to the Code and possible conflicts of interest,
• ensures that the chapter in the Leader Handbook is updated periodically to reflect changes in:
o the International Code,
o new World Health Assembly (WHA) resolutions impacting the description of the Code in the chapter,
o information about LLLI partnerships related to the Code, and
o resources for Leader training, and
• makes current recommendations regarding Board and Leader training in the Code and facilitate such training when possible.
Contact: scic@llli.org
Marianne Vakiener (co-Chair) LLLI Board
Veronique Lesoinne (co-Chair) – LLL USA
Angela Love-Zaranka – LLL USA
Carolyn Driver-Burgess – LLLI Board
Charlotte Codron – EAN
Ellen Mateer – LLLI Board
Jennifer Croston – IAN
Juanita Jauer Steichens – EAN
Laura Goodwin-Wright – LLLI Board
Rachel O’Leary – LLLGB
Sandy Moore-Furneaux – LLL USA
Zion Tankard – Staff Liaison
as of June 2022
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: lad@llli.org
Linda Wieser, LLLI LAD Director (DLAD)
Cindy Garrison, Advisor-Outreach
Toshi Jolliffe, Advisor-Projects
Clare Davidson, LLL Great Britain ALA
Melissa Fenwick, LLL Canada ALA
Dunia Guerrero, LLL Latin America ALA
Misha Laudicina, LLL Europe ALA
Kergi Leitgeb, LLL Europe ALA
Cynthia Massey, LLL Alliance ALA
Sandy Moore-Furneaux, LLL USA ALA
Vicky Reynell, LLL Asia, Africa and Middle East ALA
Alison Stanton, LLL New Zealand ALA
Vacant, LLL Ligue La Leche
Liaison Administrators
Amy Shaw, Board Liaison
Zion Tankard, Staff Liaison
as of June 2022
The Nominating Committee advises the Board on matters pertaining to nominations and elections, ensures that nominations and elections function effectively and efficiently and in conformity with established LLLI policies and procedures, and carries out specific assignments by the Chair of the Board.
Contact: nomcom@llli.org
Heidy Guzman (Chair) – LLLI Board
Laura Goodwin-Wright – LLLI Board
Caroline Kren – LLLI Board
Johanna Rhys-Davies – LLLI Board
Shevawn O’Connor – LLLI Board
as of May 2021
The Personnel Committee advises the Board on matters pertaining to LLLI personnel, both paid and volunteer. The Committee conducts the annual Board evaluation.
Contact: personnelcmte@llli.org
Marianne Vakiener (Chair) – LLLI Board
Caroline Kren – LLLI Board
Carolyn Driver-Burgess – LLLI Board
Ellen Mateer – LLLI Board
Esme Hough – IAN
Heidy Guzman – LLLI Board
Nancy Franklin – LLL USA
as of June 2022
The Program Services Committee determines what volunteer support services are needed throughout LLL and communicates with Leaders throughout the world in order to assess the current needs of the LLL community.
Contact: programsvcscmte@llli.org
Amy Shaw (co-Chair) – LLLI Board
Cindy Garrison (co-Chair) – Alliance
Alicia Acevedo
Betty Crase – LLL USA
Carolyn Driver-Burgess – LLLI Board
Edie Boxman (GPLN Liaison) – IAN
Ellen Mateer – LLLI Board
Judie Gibel (GPLN Liaison) – LLL USA
Pat Young – LLL USA
Simela Petridou – IAN
Yushi Zhang – Alliance
Ashley Wilson – Staff Liaison
as of June 2022
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: resdevcmte@llli.org
Charlene Jenkins (co-Chair) – Alliance
Shevawn O’Connor (co-Chair) – LLLI Board
Anabel Parraga – IAN
Amy Shaw – LLLI Board
Carolyn Driver-Burgess – LLLI Board
Ellen Mateer – LLLI Board
Johanna Rhys-Davies – LLLI Board
Laura Goodwin-Wright – LLLI Board
Lulu Xu
Zion Tankard – Staff Liaison
as of June 2022
The Social Media committee creates content for LLLI’s social media platforms, with the aims of:
*promoting LLLI as a trusted brand and source of breastfeeding information and support,
*highlighting the work and achievements of LLL entities, and
*producing resources for Leaders and entities to use.
Committee members moderate LLLI’s social media platforms.
The committee advocates for the social media needs of LLL communities, both Leaders and those we support.
The committee responds to requests from administrators of LLLI’s Facebook support groups.
The committee provides recommendations on the development of LLLI social media and establishes procedures that set high standards for site quality and content integrity.
A website sub-committee provides recommendations on the development of LLLI web content and creates and revises content as required.
A multi-lingual translation sub-committee works on the adaptation of memes into languages other than English for use on LLLI platforms, and to provide resources for LLL entities, Leaders, and their communities to use.
Contact: socmedcmte@llli.org
Caroline Kren (Chair)
Carla Scarsi – EAN
Carolyn Driver-Burgess – LLLI Board
Charlotte Codron – EAN
Devorah Schesch-Wernick – LLLI Board
Ellen Mateer – LLLI Board
Ellen Rubin – Alliance
Emilia Bertolo – LLLGB
Johanna Rhys-Davies (Action, Advocacy, Networking Liaison) – LLLI Board
Melissa Lezameta – IAN
Sandy Moore-Furneaux (International Code & Conflicts Liaison) – LLL USA
Vicky Bazoula – EAN
Ashley Wilson – Staff Liaison
as of June 2022
Commission
The Translations Committee is a Special Committee authorized by Article VI, Section 2 of the Bylaws and is herein commissioned by and responsible to the Board of Directors of La Leche League International for:
- Developing and implementing a procedure for translation of LLLI documents into six major languages chosen by LLLI
- Developing and implementing a plan for enabling participation in LLLI committees and forums for speakers of languages other than English;
- Creating and overseeing translation teams to carry out the work of translating LLLI documents
- Advising the LLLI Board on translation issues
Duties
In conjunction with the Executive Director, this Special Committee shall
- Consult with DCE Councils and/or translation teams regarding establishing translation procedures and priorities
- Prioritize LLLI announcements, documents,website material and publications, and the PSR for translation into
the six major languages chosen by LLLI (Chinese, English, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish) - Establish translation teams
- Find ways for non-fluent English speakers to participate on the LLLI Board, LLLI Committees, LAD Council,
and other international teams, to ensure global representation - Make recommendations to Board, and implement procedures
(June 2021)
Contact: translations@llli.org
Heidy Guzmán (Chair) – LLLI Board
Susan Oldrieve (Document Manager) – LLLI Board
Shevawn O’Connor (Document Manager) – LLLI Board
Carolyn Driver-Burgess – LLLI Board
Devorah Schesch-Wernick – LLLI Board
Ellen Mateer – LLLI Board
Masako Baumgardner – Japanese team coordinator
Patricia van de Graaf – German team coordinator
Varya Sanina-Garmroud – Chinese team coordinator
Staff Liaison – Zion Tankard
Japanese team:
Agawa Maki
Asayo Mori
Akane Kadota
Emi Takada
Satako Nyudo
Yoko Jones
German team:
Anja Harnisch
Julia Weller
Chinese team:
Janedy Chan
Spanish team:
Clara Zapata
Veronique Lesoinne
French team:
Lindsay Bach
Melanie Le Boursicot
Contact: lllinews@llli.org
Editors
Devorah Schesch-Wernick -LLLI Board
Shevawn O’Connor -LLLI Board