Jeselene Andrade
Washington
Summary
Lactation Specialist and Birth and Postpartum Doula recognized for productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in emotional support, childbirth education, and lactation consulting, ensuring well-rounded care. Excel in communication, empathy, and adaptability, vital for supporting families through the transformative journey of birth and postpartum periods.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Birth and Postpartum Doula
Live Like Dji LLC
Washington
09.2025 - Current
- Provided emotional support during labor and delivery to birthing individuals.
- Assisted families in creating personalized birth plans aligned with their preferences.
- Educated clients on postpartum recovery, newborn care, and breastfeeding techniques.
- Supported families in establishing healthy routines and bonding with their newborns.
- Provides day and night infant care during postpartum
Lactation Specialist
Mamatoto Village
Washington
09.2025 - Current
- Provided lactation education to new mothers and families.
- Supported breastfeeding initiation and technique for mothers in various settings.
- Facilitated group sessions on breastfeeding benefits and challenges.
- Assisted in assessing individual breastfeeding needs and concerns for clients.
Senior Grant and Program Manager
American University
Washington
06.2018 - 01.2025
- Plans webinars, communicates with participants, manages registrationand public inquiries
- Identifies project partners for outreach and manages meetings, followup and any formal agreements
- Coordinates all financial transactions related to the project, including
- professional service agreements subcontracts, purchasing, and reimbursement
- Manages financial reporting, grant deadlines, and draft grant reports,and supports grant applications and creates new grant budgets.
- Coordinates events, conferences and special meetings
Education
Perinatal Community Health Worker
Mamatoto Village
02.2025 - 09.2025
Master of Public Health - Program Planning And Implementation And Promation
George Washington University
Washington, District of Columbia, DC 01.2016 - 05.2019
200hr RYT - 200hr Yoga Teacher Training
Roots Love Yoga
09.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Community Health
Pine Manor Collage
Washington, DC 08.2009 - 05.2013
300hr E-RYT - 300hr Yoga Teacher Training
Roots Love Yoga
Skills
- Breastfeeding education
- Lactation support
- Postpartum care
- Birth planning
- Event coordination
- Health Behavior Theory
- Data collection and analysis
- Program Management
- Syllabus Creation
Timeline
Birth and Postpartum Doula
Live Like Dji LLC
09.2025 - Current
Lactation Specialist
Mamatoto Village
09.2025 - Current
Perinatal Community Health Worker
Mamatoto Village
02.2025 - 09.2025
200hr RYT - 200hr Yoga Teacher Training
Roots Love Yoga
09.2018 - 12.2018
Senior Grant and Program Manager
American University
06.2018 - 01.2025
Master of Public Health - Program Planning And Implementation And Promation
George Washington University
01.2016 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Community Health
Pine Manor Collage
08.2009 - 05.2013
300hr E-RYT - 300hr Yoga Teacher Training
Roots Love Yoga