Allie Barrera is a Registered Nurse and IBCLC with over eight years experience in Maternal Child Health and lactation. She completed her undergraduate degree in Education, and after becoming a Registered Nurse, went on to receive her Master’s of Science in Nursing with the goal of becoming an instructor. Allie’s teaching experience includes Pediatric Theory at the university level, as well as Breastfeeding Basics, Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative, and Newborn courses at the hospital level.
Allie feels passionate about serving high risk populations and believes that everyone should have access to excellent care, especially in lactation! She is a mom to three boys who have all influenced her practice in different ways. She loves learning new things, advancing her education, and is currently pursuing her Doctor of Nursing Practice where she hopes to focus on improving perinatal outcomes for women with a history of trauma.