Dr. Pamela Heggie worked with the original founders to help begin the Milk Bank. She became Medical Director in 2017 and, as of 2024, now serves as our Assistant Medical Director. 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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Lara Leinen
Operations and Client Relations Coordinator
Lara Leinen joined our team in February 2024. With a bachelor's degree in Sociology and a minor in Women’s Studies,…
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,…