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 (Chair) – Alliance
Johanna Rhys-Davies – LLLI Board Liaison
Zion Tankard (Staff)
Sara Dale-Bley – LLLI USA
Carolyn Driver-Burgess – LLLI Board
Cally Gibb – Alliance
Heidy Guzman – LLLI Board
Emina Hadzimuratovi – EAN
Hiroko Hongo – IAN
Juanita Jauer Steichens – EAN
Ellen Mateer – LLLI Board
Pushpa Panadam – IAN
as of December 2021
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
Marianne Vakiener (Chair) – LLLI Board
April Knight-Odolinski (Staff)
Carolyn Driver-Burgess – LLLI Board
Jennifer Iwata – LLLI Board
Ellen Mateer – LLLI Board
Susan Oldrieve – LLLI Board
as of June 2021
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
Susan Oldrieve (Co-Chair) – LLLI Board
Johanna Rhys-Davies (Co-Chair) – LLLI Board
Devorah Schesch-Wernick (Co-Chair) – LLLI Board
Zion Tankard (Staff)
Edith Boxman – IAN
Carolyn Driver-Burgess – LLLI Board
Judy Elder – Alliance
Heidy Guzman – LLLI Board
Caz Koopman – EAN
Ellen Mateer – LLLI Board
Susan Oldrieve – LLLI Board
Marie-Lyn Pelletier – Ligue La Leche
Marianne Vakiener – LLLI Board
Linda Wieser – LAD Council
as of May 2021
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 Conflict Resolution Team, formerly known as the Ombudsperson’s Committee, is a fair, impartial body that evaluates grievances to bring about peaceful, mutually agreeable outcomes.
Contact: crt@llli.org
Deborah Bach – IAN
Nan Jolly – IAN
as of November 2021
Contact: conferenceteam@llli.org
Brid Brophy (Co-Chair) – EAN
Charlene Jenkins (Co-Chair) – Alliance
Lisa Mead (Staff)
Mallory Robinson (Staff)
Zion Tankard (Staff)
Ana Celia Aguirre – IAN
Maria Briseno – IAN
Ann Calandro – Alliance
Carolyn Driver-Burgess – LLLI Board
Paz Fagoaga – IAN
Pam Freedman – Alliance
Carol Frient
Ale Galvan – IAN
Samantha Gray – Alliance
Anja Harnisch – EAN
Jennifer Iwata
Janet Jendron – Alliance
Elizabeth Johnson – Alliance
Donna Martin – Alliance
Ellen Mateer – LLLI Board
Inmaculada Mellado – EAN
Patricia Perez – IAN
Amy Shaw – LLLI Board
Jenny Thompson – LLLGB
Lulu Xu
as of June 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 financial policies of the organization and develops any further policies deemed necessary.
Contact: amyshaw12@gmail.com
Amy Shaw (Chair) – LLLI Board
Zion Tankard (Staff)
Dick Bennett
Carolyn Driver-Burgess – LLLI Board
Caroline Kren – LLLI Board
Ellen Mateer – LLLI Board
Shevawn O’Connor – LLLI Board
Devorah Schesch-Wernick – LLLI Board
as of June 2021
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 LLLIGPLN.coordinators@gmail.com
Edith Boxman, IAN, Co-Coordinator
Judith Gibel, LLL USA, Co-Coordinator
Zion Tankard, Executive Director
Lindsay Bach, LLL CANADA
Kelley Baer, LLL USA
Dr. Rahmat Bibi Bagus, IAN
Ann Calandro, Alliance
Nathalie Clermont, IAN
Carolyn Driver Burgess, LLLI Board
Cindy Garrison, Alliance
Heidy Guzman, LLLI Board
Dr. Nan Jolly, IAN
Helen LaPlant, Alliance
Ellen Longman, IAN
Cynthia Mann, LLL CANADA
Mary Marine, LLL USA
Ellen Mateer,, LLLI Board
Erin Northrup, LLL CANADA
Hannah McPhearson, Alliance
Katinka Musavaya, IAN
Marie-Lyne Pelletier, LIGUE LA LECHE
Ellen Rubin, Alliance
Devorah Schesch-Wernick, LLLI Board
Janedy Shun-Chuan Chen, IAN
Claudia Sierra, IAN
Monica Tesone, IAN
Pat Young, LLL USA
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: hguzman@llli.org
Heidy Guzman (Chair) – LLLI Board
Ashley Wilson (Staff)
Nicole Bennett – LLL USA
Carolyn Driver-Burgess – LLLI Board
Carolina Gowland – IAN
Caz Koopman – EAN
Ellen Mateer – LLLI Board
Liege de Moraes – Alliance
Anne-Lisse Noel – EAN
Shelli Rawlings-Fein – LLL USA
Sara Segall – Alliance
Fiorella Tordoya – IAN
Jennifer Belmont-Earl- EAN
Rebecca Renegar- USA
as of May 2021
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: laura@llli.org; lllleadersandy@gmail.com
Laura Goodwin-Wright (Co-Chair) – LLLI Board
Sandy Moore-Furneaux (Co-Chair) – LLL USA
Zion Tankard (Staff)
Charlotte Codron – EAN
Jennifer Croston – IAN
Carolyn Driver-Burgess – LLLI Board
Juanita Jauer Steichens – EAN
Veronique Lesoinne – IAN
Ellen Mateer – LLLI Board
Rachel O’Leary – LLLGB
as of June 2021
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 March 2021
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
Laura Goodwin-Wright (Chair) – LLLI Board
Lisa Mead (Staff)
Caterina Casot – EAN
Carolyn Driver-Burgess – LLLI Board
Nancy Franklin – LLL USA
Heidy Guzman – LLLI Board
Ellen Mateer – LLLI Board
Esme Nel – IAN
Susan Oldrieve – LLLI Board
Devorah Schesch-Wernick – LLLI Board
Marianne Vakiener – LLLI Board
as of June 2021
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 (Co-Chair) – Alliance
Marianne Vakiener (Co-Chair) – LLLI Board
Ashley Wilson (Staff)
Betty Crase – LLL USA
Carolyn Driver-Burgess – LLLI Board
Ellen Mateer – LLLI Board
Asayo Mori – IAN
Simela Petridou – IAN
Devorah Schesch-Wernick
Amy Shaw – LLLI Board
Pat Young – LLL USA
Yushi Zheng – Alliance
as of May 2021
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
Johanna Rhys-Davies (Co-Chair) – LLLI Board
Lisa Mead (Staff)
Carolyn Driver-Burgess – LLLI Board
Laura Goodwin-Wright – LLLI Board
Ellen Mateer – LLLI Board
Susan Oldrieve – LLLI Board
Lulu Xu
as of May 2021
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 (Co-Chair) – LLLI Board
Devorah Schesch-Wernick (Co-Chair) – LLLI Board
Lisa Mead (Staff)
Ashley Wilson (Staff)
Vicky Bazoula – EAN
Emilia Bertolo – LLLGB
Charlotte Codron – EAN
Carolyn Driver-Burgess – LLLI Board
Melissa Lezameta – IAN
Ellen Mateer – LLLI Board
Sandy Moore-Furneaux – LLL USA
Ellen Rubin – Alliance
Carla Scarsi – EAN
as of May 2021
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: hguzman@llli.org
Heidy Guzmán (Chair) – IAN
Shevawn O’Connor (Co-Chair) – EAN
Asayo Mori – IAN
Carolyn Burgess-Driver – NZ
Devorah Schesch-Wernick – IAN
Ellen Mateer – EAN
Mélanie Le Boursicot – IAN
Patricia van de Graaf – USA
Susan Oldrieve – USA
Varvara Karu – IAN
Zion Tankard – Staff Liaison
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