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, TX04.2021
Certificate - Infant Bereavement & Abortion Support
Institute of Birth, Breath, & Death
05.2020
Master of Arts - Central and Eastern European Studies
Jagiellonian University
Krakow, Poland2006
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Washington
Seattle, WA2003
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Seattle Central College
Seattle, WA2001
Certificate - Postpartum Doula & Lactation Support
Bastyr University
Kenmore, WA01-2020
Skills
Program Management
Grants & Contracts
Journalist
Perinatal Support
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