Kaytee Crawford (IBCLC, CPE, CST, DCC, LC) supports families in pregnancy, birth, and postpartum as an international board certified lactation consultant, certified birth and postpartum doula, certified perinatal educator, certified craniosacral therapist, dynamic body balancing facilitator, certified breastfeeding specialist, and babywearing educator. She uses her training, combined with a wealth of experience parenting four boys, to create inclusive + personalized care as well as fun, insightful social media content. 

Kaytee is passionate about sharing her experiences in pregnancy and lactation as a black + queer woman as well as a person who has birthed in larger body (mid-fat) in order to create safer, trauma-free experiences for others.

Dr. Kara Radzak is a certified and licensed athletic trainer, Associate Professor at UNLV, and the lead researcher for the Supporting a Movement Optimized Motherhood Lab (The Supporting M.O.M. Lab). Our mission is to use a sports medicine and athletic training perspective to study physical activity during pregnancy and postpartum, focusing on how movement, musculoskeletal health, and safe return to activity affect maternal health and wellbeing.

Mara Kramer, RDN, LD is a Registered Dietitian and the Nutrition Services and Community Outreach Manager for the Dairy Council of Nevada, where she has led community-focused nutrition initiatives with a focus on dairy products for the past four years. She also brings clinical experience from her past work at University Medical Center (UMC), supporting diverse patient populations. Mara is the founder of Nuvre Nutrition, a 100% bilingual (English/Spanish) private practice dedicated to expanding access to culturally component nutrition services. Fluent in both English and Spanish, she is passionate about delivering evidence-based nutrition education that empowers communities to build sustainable, healthy relationships with food.

Delancey Prince, RDN is a registered dietitian, communications specialist, and writer. She currently serves as the Nutrition Communications and Project Manager for the Dairy Council of Nevada, where she engages in creative problem-solving in the field of commodity and food marketing. Prior to her time as a dietitian, Delancey worked as a contracted host for the Volley Inc. podcast show “The Nutrition Nerd”, with over 550 episodes featured on Google Home and Alexa. Other organizations she has worked with include Sur La Table, Intelligent Beverages, The Cleveland Clinic, Universal Studios, and The US Department of Veterans Affairs.

Ms. Huff, a sex trafficking survivor, serves as the St. Rose Human Trafficking Response Program Survivor Advocate, bringing over a decade of extensive experience in anti-trafficking training, public speaking, and case management. She specializes in training first responders and community members, developing film/media materials, and advising on statewide and federal legislative policy. Notably, Annika has worked with major entities including CommonSpirit Health, the Department of Homeland Security, and several state level Departments of Transportation offices. As a member of the California CSEC Action Team and Advisory Board, she advised on foster youth legislation.  She was a committee member of the U.S. Department of Transportation Human Trafficking Committee building on her previous role as a training specialist for Truckers Against Trafficking.

Dr. J’Aime MacPherson, PhD, LCPC, is a licensed clinical professional counselor, Clinical Director, and owner of Mending Mac Counseling in Las Vegas, Nevada. She specializes in perinatal mental health, life transitions, anxiety, trauma, and supporting individuals and families through significant life changes. Dr. MacPherson serves as President of the Nevada Chapter of Postpartum Support International (PSI), where she advocates for improved maternal mental health awareness, education, and access to care across Nevada. She is passionate about helping healthcare systems strengthen early identification and support for perinatal mental health concerns while reducing stigma surrounding maternal mental health treatment.

Jayne has over 20 years of experience in child welfare, serving as a Program Manager, Respite Coordinator, Licensing Facilitator, and Adoption Advocate. She also has lived experience as an adoptive parent of four children, now ranging in age from 24 to 46, and as a relative caregiver.

In addition, she is a grandmother to six grandchildren and one great-grandson. Jayne has had the privilege of serving caregivers as the Family and Community Engagement Coordinator for Foster Kinship for nearly three years. She is also a former peer support advocate for Families Rising (formerly known as the North American Council for Adoptable Children) and Advokids in California

Dr. J’Aime MacPherson, PhD, LCPC, is a licensed clinical professional counselor, Clinical Director, and owner of Mending Mac Counseling in Las Vegas, Nevada. She specializes in perinatal mental health, life transitions, anxiety, trauma, and supporting individuals and families through significant life changes. Dr. MacPherson serves as President of the Nevada Chapter of Postpartum Support International (PSI), where she advocates for improved maternal mental health awareness, education, and access to care across Nevada. She is passionate about helping healthcare systems strengthen early identification and support for perinatal mental health concerns while reducing stigma surrounding maternal mental health treatment.

Kaytee Crawford (IBCLC, CPE, CST, DCC, LC) supports families in pregnancy, birth, and postpartum as an international board certified lactation consultant, certified birth and postpartum doula, certified perinatal educator, certified craniosacral therapist, dynamic body balancing facilitator, certified breastfeeding specialist, and babywearing educator. She uses her training, combined with a wealth of experience parenting four boys, to create inclusive + personalized care as well as fun, insightful social media content. 

Kaytee is passionate about sharing her experiences in pregnancy and lactation as a black + queer woman as well as a person who has birthed in larger body (mid-fat) in order to create safer, trauma-free experiences for others.

Kaytee Crawford (IBCLC, CPE, CST, DCC, LC) supports families in pregnancy, birth, and postpartum as an international board certified lactation consultant, certified birth and postpartum doula, certified perinatal educator, certified craniosacral therapist, dynamic body balancing facilitator, certified breastfeeding specialist, and babywearing educator. She uses her training, combined with a wealth of experience parenting four boys, to create inclusive + personalized care as well as fun, insightful social media content. 

Kaytee is passionate about sharing her experiences in pregnancy and lactation as a black + queer woman as well as a person who has birthed in larger body (mid-fat) in order to create safer, trauma-free experiences for others.

During the past 41 years in Las Vegas, I have taught nursing at UNLV, was the nursing director at Touro University for a short time, worked at two different local hospitals as a diabetes educator and now for the last six years I have had the pleasure of volunteering as a Postpartum Support Coordinator with Postpartum Support International. I have had

the opportunity to present at National Meetings on numerous topics including Spirituality in Diabetes Education, Photography as a Tool in Assessment and Rapport Development in Clients with Diabetes, and most recently Women with Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy and Postpartum Depression. I have also published over 30 articles,

served on The Diabetes Educator Editorial Board, and served as a reviewer for that journal. Most recently I was highlighted as a support coordinator in the Postpartum Support Coordinator’s Newsletter. I currently love being a Postpartum Support Coordinator. There is nothing quite like the satisfaction of serving people in such a meaningful way.

Dr. Labus is an Associate Professor and infectious disease epidemiologist with over two decades of experience in field epidemiology and outbreak investigation. He played a key role in Nevada’s COVID-19 response, including advising the Governor’s Medical Advisory Team and leading a large-scale contact tracing effort at UNLV. His work focuses on communicable disease surveillance and public health response, and he is a frequent contributor to national and international media. He recently launched NVax, Nevada’s Immunization Coalition.

Tiara Flynn is a business owner, full-spectrum doula, speaker, and entrepreneur mentor dedicated to helping families and communities thrive. As the founder of The Phenomenal Mama and co-owner of Sumnu Marketing, she combines maternal health advocacy, grassroots outreach, and strategic business development to create meaningful impact. Tiara is known for leading community-centered initiatives focused on Black maternal health, birth equity, and entrepreneurship while mentoring aspiring and established business owners through sustainable growth and leadership. Through speaking engagements, trainings, and hands-on support, she empowers others to build, grow, and thrive with purpose.

Charlisha LeJeune-Brown is an experienced healthcare professional specializing in quality improvement, risk management, accreditation, compliance, and care coordination across hospitals, health plans, and community-based settings. Proven success leading multidisciplinary teams, strengthening regulatory readiness, improving operational performance, and partnering with executive stakeholders to advance clinical quality outcomes and patient experience. Recognized for strategic problem solving, strong communication, and the ability to translate policy, data, and process improvement methods into practical solutions that support organizational excellence.

Paulette Campbell is a senior nursing and clinical operations executive with more than 25 years of managed care experience in maternity and neonatal intensive care. Throughout her career, Paulette has provided leadership for national maternity and women’s health programs, including oversight of maternity, NICU, and fertility service lines with significant operational scale and multidisciplinary teams across the United States.  Paulette is recognized for bringing together frontline clinical insight and senior leadership to improve outcomes for mothers, newborns, and families. 

Dr. Gabriela Buccini is a public health researcher and implementation scientist specializing in maternal and child health, nutrition equity, and early childhood development. She is an Associate Professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Public Health, where her work focuses on reducing structural barriers affecting families during the first 2,000 days of life. Dr. Buccini leads community-engaged and international research initiatives addressing food insecurity, breastfeeding support, behavioral health integration, and nurturing care interventions for underserved populations. Her research has been supported by major federal and foundation funding and has contributed to policy and practice improvements in both the United States and Brazil. She is also an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and actively collaborates with healthcare systems, community organizations, and policymakers to advance maternal and child health equity.