Committees
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, Chair
Johanna Rhys-Davies, Board Liaison
Linda Smith, Advocacy Liaison (LLL Alliance)
Heidy Guzmán (LLL IAN – Guatemala)
Hiroko Hongo (LLL IAN – Japan)
Juanita Jauer Steichen (LLL – EAN France)
Kathleen Anderson (LLL GB)
Madeleine Munzer (LLL IAN – Australia)
Emina Hadžimuratovi (LLL EAN – Bosnia)
Cally Gibbs (LLL Alliance)
Zion Tankard, Staff Liaison
Devorah Schesch-Wernick ex officio, Board co-Chair
Shevawn O’Connor ex officio, Board co-Chair
as of May 2020
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)
Helen Lloyd
Charlene Jenkins
Devorah Schesch-Wernick ex officio, Board co-Chair
Shevawn O’Connor ex officio, Board co-Chair
Zion Tankard (Staff Liaison)
as of June 2020
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
Shevawn O”Connor (LLL Italy) ex officio, Board co-Chair
Caz Koopman (LLL EAN)
Christelle Frechette (Ligue La Leche)
Diane Thompson (LLL Alliance)
Helen Lloyd (LLLGB)
Eileen Harrison (European Area Network)
Janine Pinkham (LLLNZ)
Ruthanna Mather (International Area Network)
Sara Dale-Bley (LLL USA)
To be confirmed (LLL Canada)
Zion Tankard (staff liaison)
as of June 2020
The Concept Review Committee is reviewing each of the LLL Concepts and their accompanying Concept Explanations in Appendix 17 of the Policies and Standing Rules and will make recommendations for changes to the Board of Directors.
Contact: heidy.guzman@ymail.com
Heidy Guzmán and Marie Beam, Co-Chairs
Asayo Mori
Ellen Longman
Carmen Vandenabeele
Cecily Harkins
Lesley Robinson
Linda Wieser
Melanie Tarr
Misha Laudicina
Nicole Peluso
Paula Clay
Valeria Calderón
Devorah Schesch-Wernick ex officio, Board co-Chair
Shevawn O’Connor ex officio, Board co-Chair
Zion Tankard (staff liaison)
as of June 2020
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: amyshaw12@gmail.com
Amy Shaw, Chair (LLL Alliance)
Asma Alaoui (LLL IAN)
Richard Bennett
Edie Boxman (IAN)
Carmen Vandenabeele (EAN)
Carolyn Driver Burgess (LLL NZ)
Devorah Schesch-Wernick ex officio, Board co-Chair
Shevawn O’Connor ex officio, Board co-Chair
Zion Tankard (Staff Liaison)
as of April 2020
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: heidy.guzman@ymail.com
Heidy Guzman (Chair)
Jo Rhys-Davies
Ada Torchinova
Missy Wang
Nicole Bennett
Sara Segall
Shelli Fein
Bridget Muir
Caz Koopman
Liege De Moraes
Camila Fajardo
Paula Rodriguez
Devorah Schesch-Wernick ex officio, Board co-Chair
Shevawn O’Connor ex officio, Board co-Chair
Zion Tankard (Staff Liaison)
Jana Allen (Staff Liaison)
as of June 2020
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: Sandy Moore-Furneaux ; lllleadersandy@gmail.com; Carolyn Driver Burgess cdriverburgess@llli.org
Sandy Moore-Furneaux (Co-Chair)and Carolyn Driver-Burgess (Co-Chair)
Rachel O’Leary
Juanita Jauer Steichen
Veronique Lesoinne
Laura Goodwin-Wright
Jennifer Croston
Devorah Schesch-Wernick ex officio, Board co-Chair
Shevawn O’Connor ex officio, Board co-Chair
Zion Tankard (Staff Liaison)
as of March 2020
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
Members
Linda Wieser, LLLI Interim LAD Director
Cindy Garrison, Advisor-Outreach
Toshi Jolliffe, Advisor-Projects
Linda Wieser, Resource Coordinator
Lori Bryan, LLL USA ALA
Clare Davidson, LLL Great Britain ALA
Tiziana De Meo, LLL Europe ALA
Dunia Guerrero, LLL Latin America ALA (acting)
Linda King Gaboriaud, Ligue La Leche ALA
Laura Laubach, LLL Europe ALA
Cynthia Massey, LLL Alliance ALA
Vicky Reynell, LLL Asia, Africa and Middle East ALA (acting)
Roberta Samec, LLL Canada ALA
Alison Stanton, LLL New Zealand ALA
Liaison Administrators
Amy Shaw, Board Liaison
Zion Tankard, Staff Liaison
as of June 2020
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: laura@llli.org
Laura Goodwin-Wright (Chair)
Johanna Rhys-Davies
Carolyn Driver-Burgess
Amy Shaw
Caroline Kren
Zion Tankard (Staff Liaison)
as of June 2020
The Ombudsperson’s Committee is a fair, impartial body that evaluates grievances to bring about peaceful, mutually agreeable outcomes.
RuthAnna Mather (Chair)
Deborah Bach
Lynne Coates
Joan Crothers
Judith Elder
Nancy Franklin
Shera Lyn Parpia
Katherine Velasquez
Zion Tankard (Staff Liaison)
as of December 2020>
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
Laura Goodwin-Wright (Chair)
Elaine Dawson
Nancy Franklin
Esme Nel
Marianne Vakiener
Devorah Schesch-Wernick ex officio, Board co-Chair
Shevawn O’Connor ex officio, Board co-Chair
Jana Allen (Staff Liaison)
as of June 2020
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
Cindy Garrison , Chair LLL Alliance
Heidy Guzman, Board Liaison
Betty Crase, LLL Alliance
Ellen Mateer, LLL GB
Simela Petridou, LLL IAN
Amy Shaw, LLL Alliance
Pat Young, LLL USA
Yushi Zheng,LLL Alliance
Asayo Mori, LLL IAN
Devorah Schesch-Wernick ex officio, Board co-Chair
Shevawn O’Connor ex officio, Board co-Chair
Jana Allen (staff liaison)
as of May 2020
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, Chair
Asma Alaoui, LLL IAN – Morocco
Laura Goodwin-Wright LLL Alliance
Marianne Vakiener LLL USA
Caroline Kren LLL USA
Susan Oldrieve LLL USA
Devorah Schesch-Wernick ex officio, Board co-Chair
Shevawn O’Connor ex officio, Board co-Chair
Lisa Mead (Staff Liaison)
as of June 2020
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 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: emateer@llli.org
Ellen Mateer (Chair)
Vicky Bazoula LLL Greece, EAN
Emilia Bertolo LLLGB
Charlotte Codron LLL Turkey, EAN
Natali Fantini LLL Argentina, IAN
Caroline Kren LLL USA
Melissa Lezameta LLL Peru, IAN
Johanna Rhys-Davies LLLGB
Ellen Rubin LLL Alliance
Carla Scarsi LLL Italy, EAN
Elizabeth Schroder LLL USA
Lydia Simpson LLLNZ
Sandy Moore-Furneaux LLL USA
Devorah Schesch-Wernick ex officio, Board co-Chair
Shevawn Oconnor ex officio, Board co-Chair
Lisa Mead (Staff Liaison)
Jana Allen (Staff Liaison)
as of July 2020