Qualifications & Training: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics (Human Nutrition)
• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
• Oral function, assessment, and comprehensive care for the pre-crawling infant
• Infant feeding: the baby led way (solid feeding)
• Tummy Time Method
• Herbs and Lactation
• Trained birth and postpartum doula

Katie began her journey by attending the University of Arkansas where she completed her bachelor’s degree in dietetics (nutrition). The idea of preventing disease, treating disease, and nourishing the body simply by what we put in our mouths captivated her. Shortly after she graduated, she started working in the NICU at Washington Regional Medical Center in the nutrition department where she found herself specifically drawn to infant feeding. Providing quality care to families in this transitional time of life was the beginning of what has brought her much joy. This led her to pursue becoming a board certified lactation consultant, at which she completed in June of 2018. She obtained all of her clinical experience in the NICU, postpartum unit, and in outpatient, where she gained critical knowledge to be able to help with feeding difficulty in a variety of situations. She spent the first 2 years of her career working in the NICU and on labor & delivery/postpartum for Northwest Hospital in Bentonville. This is where she gained a very solid base of knowledge to be able to help the mother/baby dyad from birth to 48 hours old.

And then… she had her own baby. And as much as she loved it before, she gained a new appreciation for how dedicated moms are. She also realized how hard it can be and how much conflicting information is available to moms. Even going into postpartum with the knowledge she had in the field of lactation, she still struggled. And this is exactly why she does what she does. She began to start working on the launch of Arkansas Lactation, seeing her first mother in her home in 2018. She want moms to have the best care, which includes clear, evidence based information combined with steady encouragement and reassurance. Mamas and babies are her sweet spot, and she would love nothing more than to join you on your breastfeeding journey.

Katie currently live in Fayetteville, Arkansas, with her husband Kyle, her son, Jett, her daughter, Annie, and their 120 pound Rottweiler, Zeke. She runs Arkansas Lactation full time, working part time in their peaceful clinic and part of the time in the comfort of patients homes! When she’s  not talking milk and babies, you can find her with family, outdoors, working out, and almost always cooking!

Qualifications & Training: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics Nursing
• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant

I began my journey into the mother baby world  as a registered nurse. Quickly thereafter, I joined a growing Pediatric office and helped to build South Carolina’s first Breastfeeding Center in 2015. It was through that work that I became an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant, finishing my credentialing in October of 2015.  I spent the next several years working as a labor and delivery nurse in both a birth center and on a high-risk L&D floor at UNC’s  Women’s Hospital. Since moving to Arkansas in 2019, I have dedicated myself entirely to breastfeeding work by teaching prenatal breastfeeding  classes and providing in-home lactation support to moms.

When I started my journey working in the field of lactation, I was pregnant with my first. Since then, I have gone through three of my own breastfeeding experiences and each ended up being different in their own way. Through those personal experiences I have learned a lot, and it has proven to me that a mom’s experience with each baby is unique. Because of my own breastfeeding experiences, and working within a variety of communities in different settings, I am driven to provide all moms I come in contact with the support and knowledge they need to meet their breastfeeding goals.

I currently live in Bentonville, Arkansas with my husband Sean, our 4 kiddos. I work full time with Arkansas Lactation, teaching classes and providing in home support to moms. I also lead a breastfeeding support group in Bentonville. When I am not working, I love exploring all the hiking and biking trails in NW Arkansas with my family, watching sports, and spending time creating photo albums of our family adventures.

Qualifications and training:

• Registered Nurse
• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant

Pam and her parents moved to NW Arkansas from Guam in 1967. She graduated from the University of Arkansas School of Nursing in 1979.

As a Registered nurse, she fell in love with Maternal-Child nursing, working in Labor & Delivery, NICU, Postpartum , Newborn Nursery and Pediatrics all of her career. She has worked in Arkansas, California, Arizona, Texas and this past summer in Baltimore Maryland as a travel nurse in a busy Mother-Baby unit. She also taught Lamaze Childbirth education and breastfeeding classes for many years.

In 2005, while working for a small hospital in the University of Minnesota system she was given the opportunity to attend the Healthy Children Breastfeeding course at the Mayo Clinic, where she tested to become a Certified Lactation Counselor. The following year she became an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant and since moving home to NWA has worked as that in Mercy, Northwest Medical Center Bentonville & Willow Creek Women’s hospital. She has worked both inpatient and outpatient in the field of lactation for many years.

Pam has 5 grown children & 2 stepson’s she has raised and now 5 beautiful grandchildren.

She and her husband John are active members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints and have enjoyed co-teaching primary children’s Sunday School classes the past few years. She also enjoys traveling and spending time with family and their dog, Mickey.

She joined Arkansas Lactation this past fall after returning from a travel nurse assignment and is so glad to be back and doing what she loves most.

Katie is passionate about family rhythms, discipleship, and youth. She has spent several years traveling the country and hosting leadership classes for youth. Katie and her husband Ben live in Northwest Arkansas where they enjoy the liveliness of the culture and scenery. Accompanied by their Australian Shepherd and Rottweiler, Katie and her husband enjoy weekend trips, finding the best coffee shops in town, and photography. 

When Katie is not working with Arkansas Lactation, you can find her practicing Real Estate. Katie is an experienced communicator who deeply values excellence and organization. With family and youth being of utmost importance to Katie, she cherishes her work with Arkansas Lactation and finds joy in playing a role in helping mothers meet their feeding goals.

Social Media Director

Qualifications and Training:

• Associate’s Degree in Registered Nursing
• Certified Lactation Counselor

Katie received her Associate’s in Registered Nursing from Baptist Health College of Little Rock in Little Rock, Arkansas. After graduating in 2019 and getting married, she moved to Northwest Arkansas. While in nursing school, Katie worked as a Patient Care Tech on the Mother-Baby/Postpartum unit. Her love for mothers and babies came from a very young age. The ultimate goal was to be a Labor & Delivery nurse while also studying to become an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. After many life changes and one pandemic later, Katie found herself pursuing lactation and the opportunities it may bring. In May 2021, Katie came on board as our Social Media Content Manager while taking courses to pursue her Lactation Counseling license. When Katie is not creating social media content or talking all things breastfeeding, you can find Katie with her family, enjoying the lake, capturing moments for families with her photography skills, or spending time with her friends. Katie lives in Springdale with her husband, little boy, and mini goldendoodle Lucy Lou.

Qualifications & Training:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
• Master’s Degree in Nutrition Science
• Registered and Licensed Dietitian
• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
• Maternal Diet for Food Allergies
• Infant Food Allergies
• Introduction of Solid Foods

Mallori began her professional journey by attending the University of Arkansas where she completed her Bachelor’s degree in nutrition and dietetics. She went on to complete her Master’s degree and Dietetic Internship through Auburn University.

After graduation, Mallori began working in Memphis, TN as a pediatric Dietitian. Working primarily with NICU graduates, infants and toddlers, Mallori began quickly obtaining lactation experience while serving the youngest population and assisting with their feeding journey. Mallori fell in love with educating and supporting Moms with lactation.

Mallori is passionate about individualized care.  She loves to encourage and empower moms to make decisions that are best for their own family. Each and every child and family is so different and it’s important to address them as such. Whether working on a latch and addressing weight gain issues, learning to introduce a pump or weaning a child from breastfeeding, Mallori loves to help each mom reach their own lactation goals.

Mallori lives in Bentonville with her husband, Zach, daughter, Hadley, son, Nolan, and dog, Moose. While not helping families feed their babies, she loves time with her family, exercising, trying new restaurants and traveling.

Qualifications & Training:

•Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Licensed Dietitian (RDN, LD)
•Master’s Degree in Nutrition (MS)
•Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics and Nutrition
•Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish

As a child, Hannah dreamed of moving overseas and teaching in Spanish-speaking countries, but she also wanted to work with families on establishing healthy habits for children. In high school, she was impacted by the care of a Registered Dietitian who showed her that food could be both fuel and fun without being restrictive. This opened the door for her to pursue degrees in both Spanish and Nutrition at Ouachita Baptist University, where she combined her love of teaching with her desire to support families and children in lifestyle changes. With her skills as a Registered Dietitian, she incorporates evidence-based nutrition practices with small, sustainable actions to help patients with various diseases. She especially loves working with women to establish healthy patterns before pregnancy throughout the postpartum period. She hopes to become a lactation consultant soon and improve in her ability to connect with Spanish-speaking families.

Hannah is married to her college running partner and study buddy, Josh, and they have a sweet baby girl. In her free time, she enjoys running, rock climbing, and finding the best desserts around NWA with her church community group.

Chloe is a University of Arkansas student working on her BS in Human Nutrition and Dietetics undergraduate degree. She plans on becoming a registered dietitian and an IBCLC in the near future. Chloe is passionate about health and nutrition, emphasizing child development and preconception nutrition. Chloe was born here in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and has chosen to stay in the NWA region. With health and nutrition being highly interesting to Chloe, she enjoys being a member of the Arkansas Lactation team.