We pride ourselves on having staff who are knowledgeable and enjoy working with families.
MilkWorks was developed as a family friendly employer; as a result, none of our employees work full-time. This allows us time with our own families and also allows us to cover for each other in case of family emergencies.
It is our goal to serve you in a compassionate, yet medically sound manner. We strive to offer you the best care that we can and we welcome your feedback. Please do not hesitate to tell us if there is something that you liked, or did not like, about our services.
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Kathryn Leeper, MD, FABM, IBCLC, RLC |
Breastfeeding Medicine Specialist
Dr. Leeper is a graduate of the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She completed her pediatric residency in Minneapolis and spent four years in a private pediatric practice in Lincoln. After the birth of her second child, she was home with her children for almost five years before MilkWorks opened. Dr. Leeper is a founder of MilkWorks and currently serves as its Medical Director. Dr. Leeper is one of very few breastfeeding medicine specialists in the country, and was honored as a Fellow of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine in 2010. Her knowledge of lactation and her compassion for mothers make her a leader in her field. When she is not helping mothers and babies, she enjoys singing in her church choir, gardening and going to yoga class. |
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Ann Seacrest, BSN, IBCLC, RLC |
Lactation Consultant
 Ann is a founder of MilkWorks and has been a board certified lactation consultant since 2000. She is a graduate of the University of California-Santa Cruz and the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Ann currently serves as MilkWorks Executive Director. Prior to MilkWorks, Ann worked as a Lamaze childbirth educator for almost 15 years and also spent time as a postpartum nurse and lactation consultant in the hospital setting. Before falling in love with mothers and babies, she worked as a fiber artist. Her favorite hobbies are knitting, sewing, snowboarding and biking. She is the mother of 4 children.
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Suzy Meyers, LLLL, IBCLC, RLC |
Lactation Consultant
Suzy was a chemistry major at UNO, but her real chemistry is her unending passion for empowering new mothers. She credits her own mother and La Leche League with helping her overcome breastfeeding difficulties with her first child. Today, Suzy is a tireless advocate for breastfeeding and continues to participate in a mothers group, even though her children are no longer babies. Married to an artist, Suzy loves to cook and may even be found running when she has a few moments to herself. |
Breastfeeding Educator
Vicki is often the first person that a new mother talks to when calling or coming to MilkWorks. A certified childbirth educator for the past nine years, Vicki has taught for St. Elizabeths, BryanLGH and the Young Families program at LMEP. She is also a doula, the mother of four and the grandmother of three. Vicki enjoys the many "hats" she wears as they allow her to fulfill her passion – helping new parents welcome their beautiful babies. |
Breastfeeding Educator
Kylie is a graduate of Doane College with a BA in Business Administration. A mother of one, Kylie has experience helping mothers at MilkWorks as well as working at Family Services WIC as a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor. In her free time, Kylie enjoys spending time with her family, shopping, reading, and watching her favorite shows. |
Breastfeeding Educator
Heidi graduated with a BSN from Creighton's School of Nursing and worked in the NICU at Children's Hospital in Omaha before moving to Lincoln. Prior to joining MilkWorks, she served as a research coordinator for drug studies relating to gastroenterological diseases for a private gastroenterologist practice, and most recently, served as a nurse for the WIC program at the Health Department. Heidi enjoys spending her free time with her husband, two young daughters and a brand new baby son, and her wonderful group of friends met while attending MIlkWorks' breastfeeding support group over three years ago. |
Breastfeeding Educator
A lifetime resident of Lincoln, Michelle studied at Southeast Community College and became a registered nurse. As a mother of two, she really enjoys working at MilkWorks with other women who really care about the community. She loves the one-on-one care here at MilkWorks and loves to follow through with the mothers who come here. She also has a unique sense of style and a very upbeat attitude. |
Retail Manager
Gema is a graduate of Bryan Hospital School of Nursing and has worked in maternal child health for over 20 years as a registered nurse and childbirth educator. She manages the retail sales at MilkWorks and enjoys finding new products and making a difference in the lives of families. Gema is a talented pianist and enjoys gardening and reading cook books. She likes receiving feedback from MilkWorks clients and welcomes suggestions for new products! |
Breastfeeding Educator
Paula comes to us from the mountains of Virginia. A certified medical technician and former La Leche League Leader, Paula enjoys supporting moms and babies as a breastfeeding educator and sharing her personal experiences with nursing four children. Paula's days are full attending her children's various sport and school events, but in her spare time, she enjoys walking and exploring the outdoors with her husband. |
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