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Melody Datz Hansen

Seattle,WA

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Lactation Counselor & Postpartum Doula

Hansen Postpartum Care
07.2020 - Current
  • Post-birth recovery and parenting support.
  • New parent coaching for newborn sleep behavior, bottle and breast/chest feeding, baby wearing, newborn care.
  • Lactation support from birth to weaning.
  • Current IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) candidate completing clinical hours.
  • Abortion and miscarriage support in home or clinic.

Arts & Health Policy Journalist

Freelance
06.2012 - Current
  • Published in The Seattle Times, The Stranger Newspaper, City Arts Magazine, NW Theatre.
  • Wrote, edited and produced stories for Internet and digital channels about performing arts, literature, maternal health, reproductive medicine.
  • Researched and gathered information to develop accurate and credible stories on changing trends in birth control and parental leave.
  • Developed strong relationships with performing arts sources, leading to exclusive interviews and scoops.
  • Interviewed on NPR All Things Considered.
  • Publications reprinted on NPR, Amazon Reviews.

Teaching Artist

TeenTix Press Corps
01.2018 - 03.2020
  • Developed dance criticism writing curriculum for high school students based on Goethe's "Three Questions."
  • Taught criticism writing courses onsite at Seattle-area high schools and TeenTix offices.
  • Supervised students at live performances, post-performance discussions, and review writing process.

Publications Manager

University of Washington International Training & Education Center for Health, I-TECH
04.2014 - 05.2016
  • Managed human subjects research and NIH/PEPFAR grant regulatory requirements for multiple global health research projects.
  • Prepared scientific papers, press releases, and conference materials for publication.
  • Maintained an organized archive of past publications and human subjects applications.
  • Fostered a collaborative work environment across teams by encouraging open communication and constructive feedback on changing regulatory systems.

Research Compliance Analyst/Program Manager

UW
09.2007 - 04.2014
  • Management of 1 of 7 Institutional Review Boards (IRB) within UW's Office of Research.
  • Oversite of biomedical and behavioral research projects from graduate level to multi-site clinical trials.
  • Collaborated with academic departments, research teams, and regulatory offices for successful implementation of compliance requirements.
  • Participated in policy development regarding storage and sharing of genetic information within public and private institutions.

Grant Writer/Program Manager

Global Education Services
01.2001 - 01.2009
  • Grant writer and program manager for federally and internationally-funded International Education non-profit organization.
  • Participated in curriculum development and implementation of civil society projects, study abroad programs, and local professional education courses.
  • Monitored grant funding implementation across multiple programs.
  • Secured local independent financial and housing resources for students and program development.

Education

Certificate - Certified Breastfeeding Specialist

Lactation Education Resources
04.2022

Certificate - Antiracism in Doula Practice

Interwoven Doula Care
Austin, TX
04.2021

Certificate - Infant Bereavement & Abortion Support

Institute of Birth, Breath, & Death
05.2020

Master of Arts - Central and Eastern European Studies

Jagiellonian University
Krakow, Poland
2006

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Washington
Seattle, WA
2003

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Seattle Central College
Seattle, WA
2001

Certificate - Postpartum Doula & Lactation Support

Bastyr University
Kenmore, WA
01-2020

Skills

    Program Management

    Grants & Contracts

    Journalist

    Perinatal Support

Websites

Volunteer Work

  

Orchard Steward Freeway Estates Community Orchard 2011 – present 

Abortion Doula NW Abortion Access Fund 2022

Co-Director NW Association for Perinatal Support 2022


Timeline

Lactation Counselor & Postpartum Doula

Hansen Postpartum Care
07.2020 - Current

Teaching Artist

TeenTix Press Corps
01.2018 - 03.2020

Publications Manager

University of Washington International Training & Education Center for Health, I-TECH
04.2014 - 05.2016

Arts & Health Policy Journalist

Freelance
06.2012 - Current

Research Compliance Analyst/Program Manager

UW
09.2007 - 04.2014

Grant Writer/Program Manager

Global Education Services
01.2001 - 01.2009

Certificate - Certified Breastfeeding Specialist

Lactation Education Resources

Certificate - Antiracism in Doula Practice

Interwoven Doula Care

Certificate - Infant Bereavement & Abortion Support

Institute of Birth, Breath, & Death

Master of Arts - Central and Eastern European Studies

Jagiellonian University

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Washington

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Seattle Central College

Certificate - Postpartum Doula & Lactation Support

Bastyr University

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