Leah Mortenson joined the Milk Bank as Clinical Donor Coordinator in November 2022, where she plays a pivotal role in managing the approval process for milk donors. Drawing on her two decades of experience as a Registered Nurse, including previous work in Labor and Delivery and school nursing, Leah brings a rich blend of expertise. Leah earned her Bachelor’s in Nursing from the University of San Francisco and she recently became a certified Lactation Counselor. She has global health experience in prenatal care provision in Uganda and Guatemala. Her unwavering belief in the life-saving power of human milk is reflected in her dedication to giving babies the very best start in life.
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Mellisa Vang, MPNA
Office Coordinator
Mellisa Vang has been handling administrative roles with the Milk Bank since June 2021. Prior to her joining the team, she was an elementary youth worker and a certified postpartum doula working with babies in the comfort of their own homes where emotional and physical support was offered to families. She understands that the process of breastfeeding does not come easily for everyone or opted out for several reasons in which she is grateful to take part of a mission that ensures babies have access to pasteurized donor human milk. Mellisa is a proud Hmong-American and holds a Master of Public and Nonprofit Administration degree from Metropolitan State University.
Bridget Ryan, MA
Human Resources Assistant
Bridget Ryan has provided advisory services to the Milk Bank for nearly a decade, focusing on mission formation, community outreach,…
Venedia Campbell
PASTEURIZER TECHNICIAN
Venedia Campbell joined the team in December 2021 as a Pasteurizer. Venedia is a native of Minneapolis and an involved…