Hi, I’m
Laurel Wilson
Health Coach, Speaker, Consultant, Author
Larkspur,CO
Summary
Veteran health educator with 20 year track record in Women's and Family Health. Proven success with supportive, collaborative relationships and organizational development. Recognized for inspiring professionals and families embrace healthy lifestyles and encourage evidence-based practice and life management. Looking to be part of a dynamic team and enhancing and adding skills.
Overview
30
years of professional experience
7
Certification
Work History
MotherJourney
Health Educator and Speaker
08.1998 - Current
Job overview
- TedX/ international perinatal speaker and author
- Offer education in family health topics
- Customize curriculum for conferences and programs
- Employ confidence-promoting techniques for lactation and perinatal care
St. Joseph Hospital
Parent Education Coordinator
06.2004 - 12.2016
Job overview
- Updated/developed/taught/marketed education program
- Managed educators and acted as liaison
- Assisted families developing sustainable behaviors during perinatal year
- Presented on areas of interest/expertise in perinatal health to team members and patients
- Coach patients in lactation and labor techniques based on motivational interviewing techniques
- Creating and managed yearly education budget
CAPPA
Executive Director for Lactation Program
01.2001 - 12.2016
Job overview
- Taught professional courses around the US
- Curriculum development
- Supporting students in the program
- Oversaw international and state faculty
- Contributed to team and faculty forums on problems and implementation of plans by listening and sharing input and ideas
Education
Graduate of Union University And InstCincinatti, OH
Bachelor of Science from Maternal/Child Health-Lactation Cons. Program, Grad
2009
Skills
- Digital and Traditional Marketing
- Curriculum Development and Authorship
- Presenting Virtual/In-Person Trainings
- Managing Teams
- Counseling Families and Individuals
- Organizational, Interpersonal Communication, and Research Skills
- Public speaking
- Familiarity with online webinar programs
- Microsoft and Apple Office Software
Certification
- Int. Board Cert. Lactation Cons.
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Childbirth/Lactation Educator
- Prenatal Yoga Teacher
- Pre/Postnatal Fitness
Timeline
Parent Education Coordinator
St. Joseph Hospital
06.2004 - 12.2016
Executive Director for Lactation Program
CAPPA
01.2001 - 12.2016
Health Educator and Speaker
MotherJourney
08.1998 - Current
Graduate of Union University And Inst
Bachelor of Science from Maternal/Child Health-Lactation Cons. Program, Grad