La Leche League International Board of Directors and Executive Management

The La Leche League International (LLLI) LLLI Board of Directors and Executive Management consists of dedicated individuals from around the world. The LLLI Board of Directors and Executive Management are committed to the LLLI mission of helping mothers to breastfeed worldwide through mother-to-mother support and promoting a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother. Our vision is to realize, deepen and share the love and wisdom found in the breastfeeding relationship.

Executive Committee

Cynthia Garrison*, Pennsylvania, USA – Co-Chair

Lydia de Raad*, Zierikzee, Netherlands - Co-Chair

Linda Anderson*, New Jersey, USA - First Vice Chair

Anne Batterjee*, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - Second Vice Chair

Rebecca Sliter Hugh*, IBCLC, Kansas, USA - Treasurer

Carolyn Driver-Burgess*, Thames, New Zealand - Secretary

Ann Calandro*, North Carolina, USA - Member at Large

Board at Large

Mario Barbiere, New Jersey, USA

Lavinia Belli*, IBCLC, Hovik, Norway

Mary Ann Cahill*, Illinois, USA

Janette A. Hurley, MD, CCFP, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Villy Kaltsa*, Athens, Greece

Mary Ann Kerwin*, Colorado, USA

Catherine Marquis, Illinois, USA

Executive Management

Barbara Emanuel*, Executive Director
LaJuana Oswalt*, Associate Director

*La Leche League International Accredited Leaders