Speakers

Marie Biancuzzo, RN, MS, IBCLC

Marie Biancuzzo is an internationally-recognized expert in perinatal nursing and lactation. Formerly the breastfeeding coordinator of University of Rochester Medical Center and past faculty of University of Rochester School of Nursing and Georgetown University School of Nursing, she blends clinical and academic experience to improve outcomes. Marie has been President of Baby-Friendly USA and served on the United States Breastfeeding Committee. She is the author of Breastfeeding the Newborn as well as over 100 articles, handouts and more. A gifted speaker and educator, Marie applies scholarly research to generate clinical strategies.

Diana West, BA, IBCLC

Diana West is an IBCLC in private practice, co-author of the 8th edition of "The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding," "The Breastfeeding Mother's Guide to Making More Milk," and "Breastfeeding After Breast and Nipple Procedures." She is the author of the "Clinician's Breastfeeding Triage Tool" and "Defining Your Own Success: Breastfeeding After Breast Reduction Surgery." She lives with her three sons and one husband in the picturesque mountains of western New Jersey.