September 12, 2025 WALC Quarterly Meeting & Webinar – Becoming an IBCLC, Expectations, Mentoring, and More – 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
10:00 am – 11:00 am “Mentoring and More” – Jennifer Hafele, M.Ed., IBCLC and Katelyn Kleven, CBS, Mama Bear Intern
This presentation will give examples of how Jennifer and Kate have created and navigated their Mentor/Mentee working relationship and process. They will give us some things to ponder as we consider Mentor/Mentee relationships of our own. More information and objectives to follow soon from Mama Bear Lactation Care team.
Learning Objectives –
- Stay tuned for more
11:00 am – 12:00 pm “Becoming” an IBCLC as Informed, Benevolent, Competent, Legitimate, Champions – Sekeita Lewis-Johnson, DNP, FNP-BC, IBCLC
This presentation will provide anticipatory guidance on what to expect after passing the IBCLE exam. The presenter will describe how to build your practice from a justice-oriented lens and how to avoid common pitfalls. This session is recommended for anyone wanting to understand the realities of being and becoming an IBCLC, and for new IBCLCs who have recently passed the exam.
Learning Objectives – By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:
1. Provide anticipatory guidance to new and aspiring IBCLCs
2. Describe common pitfalls to practice and how to avoid them
12:00 pm – General Meeting – All are welcome to attend
Registration opens soon. Link to the Zoom event will be sent via email several days before the event. These sessions will be recorded for viewing for 30 days following posting. Certificate of Attendance will be provided following viewing and submitting the evaluation form.
CERPs – 2 R CERPs
Cost – No fee for WALC Members
WALC welcomes new members! Annual Fee is $25 for membership from March through February, 2025. For information and to apply, return to the Home page or go to WALC.net, click on Membership Tab
SAVE THE DATE: March 5 & 6, 2026, WALC Conference, Oshkosh, WI
Questions or if you’d like to submit suggestions for topic and speaker, please contact Diane Oakland, WALC Program Chair, dianeoak@gmail.com
