Dr. Leslie Morris Kummer, MD, MPH, IBCLC, is a pediatrician and lactation medicine specialist with a deep passion for supporting breastfeeding families. After completing her medical training and residency, her own breastfeeding challenges inspired her to specialize in lactation care. Dr. Morris Kummer completed a fellowship and MPH at the UMN in 2019 and has since contributed to breastfeeding outcomes research. She has worked at HealthPartners and Mayo Clinic and now provides in-home newborn and lactation care in Rochester, MN, through Fourth Trimester Doc. Dr. Morris Kummer is a mother of two boys and enjoys spending time outdoors and gardening.
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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…