PTW's IMPACT

We are proud to be driving real change in the lactation field by centering equity, access, and representation. To date, we have supported 9 Women of Color on their journeys to becoming International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs), with several more currently in mentorship and preparing for their exams.

By building partnerships with local hospitals, private practices, and community health organizations, we’re expanding pathways for future IBCLCs of Color while simultaneously increasing access to culturally responsive lactation care for the families who need it most. Every participant we support represents a step forward in reshaping the face of lactation care—and we’re just getting started. Check out the new IBCLCs of Color below!

Dionne Lowndes, RN, IBCLC

Cohort 1 | Pathway 1 - Sept 2022 Test Candidate

Nia Michel, IBCLC

Cohort 1 | Pathway 1 - Sept 2023 Test Candidate

Dorleen Santana, RD, IBCLC

Cohort 3 | Pathway 1 - April 2025 Test Candidate

Donnette Robinson-Leon, IBCLC, Nutritionist

Cohort 1 | Pathway 1 - March 2023 Test Candidate

Taylor Smith, IBCLC, Doula

Cohort 1 | Pathway 1 - Sept 2023 Test Candidate

Brandi Miller, IBCLC, Doula

Cohort 3 | Pathway 3 - April 2025 Test Candidate

Michelle Flores, RN, IBCLC

Cohort 1 | Pathway 1 - March 2023 Test Candidate

Tenesha Davis, IBCLC

Cohort 1 | Pathway 1 - April 2024 Test Candidate

Daresa Gordon, LPN, IBCLC

Cohort 2 | Pathway 3 - Sept 2025 Test Candidate