Sara W

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with a background in Psychology and hands-on clinical experience supporting breastfeeding families in a hospital setting. Completed a clinical lactation internship at Garnet Health Medical Center (Nov 2024 – June 2025), providing bedside support to breastfeeding dyads and assisting families through both common and complex lactation challenges. Skilled in comprehensive feeding assessments, individualized lactation education, and compassionate counseling tailored to each family's needs.

Experienced in collaborating with nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver coordinated, evidence-based, patient-centered care. Currently pursuing certification as a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator to expand perinatal education services. Recognized for patience, empathy, and strong communication skills, with a deep commitment to supporting families during the critical early stages of infant feeding.

Eager to continue building a meaningful career in hospital-based lactation care.

Lactation Consultant Intern at Garnet Health Medical Center (2024-11 – 2025-06)

• Observed and assisted IBCLCs with management of breastfeeding mother-baby dyad using evidence based information and practices.
• Educated patients on newborn feeding, created feeding plans, assessed breastfeeding techniques, and documented consults.
• Worked in collaboration with nursing staff to support breastfeeding mothers.
• Supported IBCLCs with administrative tasks and maintaining supplies needed for lactation.

Lifeguard for Aquatic Therapy Center at Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES (2010 – 2024)

• Responsible for the safety of all students and staff in and around the therapy pool area.
• Worked in collaboration with related service providers, nurses, and classroom team, to support students with multiple disabilities in meeting goals outlined in their IEPs, as well as, caring for their daily needs.

Lifeguard Supervisor/Lifeguard Instructor/Water Exercise Instructor/Swim Coach/Instructor/Lifeguard at Saw Mill Club (2007 – 2023)

• Developed swim lesson plans, swim team workouts, water exercise routines, and found ways to motivate team members based on individual personalities and abilities.
• Conducted ARC lifeguarding/CPR classes.
• Responsible for hiring, training, scheduling, mentoring and supervising lifeguards and being a point of contact for families utilizing the programs.

Pool Manager/Swim Coach/Instructor/Lifeguard/Soccer Program Coordinator at Peekskill Parks & Recreation (2001 – Present)

• Responsible for scheduling, training sessions and communication with staff and families of participants in the youth soccer program, summer swim team and pool staff.
• Managed interactions and concerns of patrons visiting the pool facility.

B.S. in Psychology – Manhattan College (2003 – 2007)

Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Program – Columbia University (2007 – 2009)