Meet the GKCLCA leadership
Every great organization has passionate, dedicated people who lead. Some are more visible, while some are more behind-the-scenes. All are equally important to the success of an organization. Read below to "meet" some of our fantastic leaders. We can't wait to meet you as well!
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PRESIDENT Kay Miller LPN, IBCLC Professional life: Kay is a nurse/IBCLC at one of our KC area hospitals. She is also an IBCLC in private practice, Heaven Sent Support LLC. Personal life: Kay has two adult kids (plus a bonus kid), a super sweet (and needy!) K9 furbaby, and two grandkittens. |
Why did you enter the world of breastfeeding?
I have always been interested in the perinatal field, and have worked with families my entire professional career. Like many IBCLCs, my experiences with my own kiddos started my interest in the lactation field specifically. My work as a nurse and doula showed me the desperate need for breastfeeding support for families, so I decided to focus my career in breastfeeding...and definitely found my niche!
What is your favorite thing to do in the KC area?
I love supporting/shopping local businesses, visiting local landmarks, and seeing the city decked out for Christmas. I love our city so much that I even have a KC themed living room!
What is your favorite KC area restaurant?
Oh, the choices are too many--we are a foodie city for sure! I'm always up for visiting local restaurants. Since KC is known for its BBQ--my favorites are Arthur Bryant's and Jack Stack. My favorite local coffee is the Roasterie.
When not supporting breastfeeding families, where would we see you?
Wine tasting, relaxing on my patio, walking my furbaby, reading, gardening, church activities, working on various personal and professional studies.
Share some random facts about yourself.
I am a total tea snob--only quality, loose leaf teas allowed! I love the scent of Play-Doh. I hoard office supplies--especially Post-it Notes.
I have always been interested in the perinatal field, and have worked with families my entire professional career. Like many IBCLCs, my experiences with my own kiddos started my interest in the lactation field specifically. My work as a nurse and doula showed me the desperate need for breastfeeding support for families, so I decided to focus my career in breastfeeding...and definitely found my niche!
What is your favorite thing to do in the KC area?
I love supporting/shopping local businesses, visiting local landmarks, and seeing the city decked out for Christmas. I love our city so much that I even have a KC themed living room!
What is your favorite KC area restaurant?
Oh, the choices are too many--we are a foodie city for sure! I'm always up for visiting local restaurants. Since KC is known for its BBQ--my favorites are Arthur Bryant's and Jack Stack. My favorite local coffee is the Roasterie.
When not supporting breastfeeding families, where would we see you?
Wine tasting, relaxing on my patio, walking my furbaby, reading, gardening, church activities, working on various personal and professional studies.
Share some random facts about yourself.
I am a total tea snob--only quality, loose leaf teas allowed! I love the scent of Play-Doh. I hoard office supplies--especially Post-it Notes.
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SECRETARY Jerri Lynn Kasinger RN, IBCLC Professional life: Jerri is a nurse/IBCLC at one of our KC area hospitals. She is also an IBCLC in private practice, Nurturing with Love. Personal life: Jerri is married, has four adult children, three bonus kids, five grandbabies, two K9 furbabies, and six K9 grandies. |
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Why did you enter the world of breastfeeding?
I have always had a passion for assisting moms in being successful with breastfeeding. I had such success that I truly want to see other moms experience the same!
What is your favorite thing to do in the KC area?
I love looking for all the unique street taco places, and trying out new flavor combinations.
What is your favorite KC area restaurant?
I can't choose a favorite, but as long as it serves street tacos and isn't a chain, I'm there! I'm always on the hunt for another unique restaurant to visit.
When not supporting breastfeeding families, where would we see you?
Spending time with my kids and grandbabies, traveling, reading, hiking, swimming, cooking.
Share some random facts about yourself.
I name all my cars--current is "Betty White." I love eating spoonfuls of peanut butter. I have a husband who prays over me daily.
I have always had a passion for assisting moms in being successful with breastfeeding. I had such success that I truly want to see other moms experience the same!
What is your favorite thing to do in the KC area?
I love looking for all the unique street taco places, and trying out new flavor combinations.
What is your favorite KC area restaurant?
I can't choose a favorite, but as long as it serves street tacos and isn't a chain, I'm there! I'm always on the hunt for another unique restaurant to visit.
When not supporting breastfeeding families, where would we see you?
Spending time with my kids and grandbabies, traveling, reading, hiking, swimming, cooking.
Share some random facts about yourself.
I name all my cars--current is "Betty White." I love eating spoonfuls of peanut butter. I have a husband who prays over me daily.
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TREASURER Emily Wegener RN, IBCLC Professional life: Emily is a nurse at a one of our KC area hospitals and an IBCLC at one of our local pediatrician offices. Personal life: Emily is married, has three sons, two K9 furbabies, and a geriatric cat. |
Why did you enter the world of breastfeeding?
I became passionate for breastfeeding during my own lactation difficulties. This furthered my desire to become an IBCLC.
What is your favorite thing to do in the KC area?
I love exploring local nature trails with my forest playgroup and spending time with my kids at Science City.
What is your favorite KC area restaurant?
During COVID, comparing local donut shops was a high priority. Our favorite is the cronuts from Fresh Donuts on Barry Road.
When not supporting breastfeeding families, where would we see you?
Spending time with my kids and dogs, baking, exercising, and gardening.
Share some random facts about yourself.
My husband and I sang with the KC Symphony Chorus for four years. I hope to get back to singing with them!
I became passionate for breastfeeding during my own lactation difficulties. This furthered my desire to become an IBCLC.
What is your favorite thing to do in the KC area?
I love exploring local nature trails with my forest playgroup and spending time with my kids at Science City.
What is your favorite KC area restaurant?
During COVID, comparing local donut shops was a high priority. Our favorite is the cronuts from Fresh Donuts on Barry Road.
When not supporting breastfeeding families, where would we see you?
Spending time with my kids and dogs, baking, exercising, and gardening.
Share some random facts about yourself.
My husband and I sang with the KC Symphony Chorus for four years. I hope to get back to singing with them!
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Community Outreach Coordinator
Lindsay Antes RN, IBCLC Professional life: Lindsay is an IBCLC at one of our KC area hospitals. Personal life: Lindsay and her husband have four sons. |
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Why did you enter the world of breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding was a really important goal for me personally. I had two miscarriages before I got a "sticky baby," and then when I finally made it to the second trimester with my first, I got a DVT the length of almost my entire leg. I was desperate for breastfeeding to go well so I could learn to trust my body again, but it ended up being difficult. I know how healing it can be when the breastfeeding relationship works out the way you want it to after persevering through many obstacles. I'm deeply committed to helping my patients meet their goals!
What is your favorite thing to do in the KC area?
Peruse our local business off of the Historic Downtown Liberty Square. It's such a hidden gem, and we are lucky enough to be within walking distance.
What is your favorite KC area restaurant?
Luigi's on the Liberty Square - authentic Italian with so much flavor!
When not supporting breastfeeding families, where would we see you?
Iceberg's Italian Ice and Gelato, or at the gym...because, balance!
Share some random facts about yourself.
Our house is over a hundred years old. We have a spoiled fur-bunny named Benji. I've spent almost nine years breastfeeding between my four kiddos (so far!).
Breastfeeding was a really important goal for me personally. I had two miscarriages before I got a "sticky baby," and then when I finally made it to the second trimester with my first, I got a DVT the length of almost my entire leg. I was desperate for breastfeeding to go well so I could learn to trust my body again, but it ended up being difficult. I know how healing it can be when the breastfeeding relationship works out the way you want it to after persevering through many obstacles. I'm deeply committed to helping my patients meet their goals!
What is your favorite thing to do in the KC area?
Peruse our local business off of the Historic Downtown Liberty Square. It's such a hidden gem, and we are lucky enough to be within walking distance.
What is your favorite KC area restaurant?
Luigi's on the Liberty Square - authentic Italian with so much flavor!
When not supporting breastfeeding families, where would we see you?
Iceberg's Italian Ice and Gelato, or at the gym...because, balance!
Share some random facts about yourself.
Our house is over a hundred years old. We have a spoiled fur-bunny named Benji. I've spent almost nine years breastfeeding between my four kiddos (so far!).
We hope to have an Education Coordinator in place soon. Check back for further info, or CONTACT US if you are interested in this position!
