Dr. Pamela Heggie worked with the original founders to help begin the Milk Bank. She became Medical Director in 2017. She is a Pediatrician and Breastfeeding Medicine Specialist and a strong advocate for breastfeeding equity and donor human milk for all in need. She is also an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota.
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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…