Patricia spearheaded the creation of Limerick’s revolutionary breast pump, PJ’s Comfort. She credits its intuitive design and uncompromising comfort to her daughter, Joan Ortiz, whose contact with and constant feedback from the mothers in their Workplace Lactation Program inspired the idea. Patricia has received numerous industry awards, including Business Life Magazine’s Women Achievers award and a Special Congressional Recognition for Women in Science and Technology. She’s also active in her community, having served on the board of philanthropic organizations, like the Burbank Noon Rotary Club and the Kids’ Community Dental Clinic. Patricia launched a business partnership with Villa Esperanza Services, a nonprofit organization for the developmentally disabled, which continues to this day.

Joan is responsible for Limerick’s research study, published in the Journal of Pediatric Nursing — one of the most proven and comprehensive breastfeeding support models available. Further, she contributed to the research that helped commission the Friendly Airports for Mother’s Act, introduced by Senator Tammy Duckworth and Representative Stephen Knight, requiring all large and medium airports to have a readily available lactation room separate from the bathrooms. Joan is also responsible for training and overseeing all of the company’s lactation consultants and registered nurses. Under Joan’s purview, Limerick’s Workplace Lactation Program has won the Working Women Entrepreneurial Excellence Award for Customer/Client Service, and Joan has personally been the recipient of Burbank’s Women of the Year award, Business Life Magazine’s Women Achievers award, and Special Congressional Recognition for Women in Science and Technology. She has been active in Rotary International where she’s a Paul Harris Fellow, the National Charity League, and Leadership Burbank, and is a current board member of The Boys & Girls Club of Burbank & Greater East Valley and past President and current board member of BreastfeedLA.

In the spring of 2020, Kristina will graduate from California State University, Northridge, with a Bachelor of Science in systems and operations management. Limerick was founded by her mother and grandmother, so she literally grew up in the business, helping out in grade school and becoming an official employee in 2010. Since then she has served as supervisor of customer service and accounts receivable manager, and when she graduates from college, she will become the head of operations and logistics. This year, in addition to her classroom studies, Kristina is looking forward to “having a healthy birth experience with my daughter and breastfeeding her with the support of the Limerick team and our innovative products.”

Aggie graduated from Mount St. Mary’s College in Los Angeles with a BS in nursing. She’s worked on a medical-surgical unit, was a school nurse, taught nursing, and has been with Limerick for over eight years. As a lactation consultant and a mom who nursed all of her six children, there’s almost nothing about mothering that she hasn’t encountered or experienced. Her seasoned knowledge and soothing manner provide comfort, inspire confidence, and bring excitement to new moms and dads as they begin their breastfeeding journey. “I’m Aggie and as a mom of six and a proud grandma of two, I look forward to sharing this powerful, magical experience with all of the families I work with.”

Rochelle attended College of the Sequoias in Visalia, California, and the University of California, San Diego. In 2009 she became a certified lactation educator counselor and in 2010, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. As a mother of four and a grandmother of twins, and after years as a labor and delivery nurse, she is an expert at supporting moms in their first breastfeeding experiences. As a private lactation consultant, she bought Limerick PJs Comfort breast pumps for her clients and the results were so amazing that she came to work for the company. Rochelle stays current watching webinars, going to conferences, and reading everything she can find about lactation and breastfeeding.

Stacie earned her nursing degree at Mount St. Mary’s College, and has continued her education with an emphasis on fetal monitoring and high-risk obstetrics. As a mother who nursed her three children, an RNC of labor and delivery, and a lactation consultant, she not only understands breastfeeding, she also enjoys getting to know new moms and helping families reach their breastfeeding goals. Stacie has been with Limerick for over 11 years while continuing to work with and support United Way, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the Wounded Warrior Project, the American Lung Association, and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. And she still finds time for walking, hiking, yoga, travel, reading, and gardening.

Carla started her career as a CPA and eventually found her way to coaching, which she has been doing for 13+ years. Her base of clients is primarily working parents, with a specialty in coaching through personal and professional transitions. She has expanded her skills to include certifications in The Gottman Institute’s Bringing Baby Home program, EQ in action and TRACOM Social Styles. Carla lives in Seattle with her husband, Dan, their three kids and puppy.

Background
Carla earned her credential as a Professional Certified Coach through the International Coach Federation (IFC). To pursue her dream of opening her own coaching business, she left her job of 23 years at a Fortune 500 company where she started her career as a CPA. Prior to leaving, she was a founding member of the Internal Executive Coaching Team, serving as an executive coach to leaders in transition throughout the company.

Carla has coached extensively in the professional services environment at all levels. She has expertise in the transitions that working parents face, the complexities of advancing women and the journey through leadership transitions. She has worked with working parents, new partners, direct admit partners, titled leaders and emerging leaders. Carla has also worked extensively with women in transition and small-group coaching.

Carla earned her BA in Accounting from the University of St. Thomas. She completed her coach training through inviteChange, an accredited coach training program.

What is something that you wish every working parent knew?
You can say no! Time is precious and you get to choose when to say yes, no or negotiate.

What do you love to do when you are not working?
Walking while listening to audiobooks (two of my favorite recharge activities at the same time). I return home a much more peaceful version of me.

After spending most of her career in the nonprofit sector, Libby became credentialed as a coach in 2012. She is trained in the work of Dr. Brené Brown and is a Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator as well as a Gottman Institute Bringing Baby Home Educator. Libby has coached C-suite executives as well as career-changers, entrepreneurs and parents returning to work after being at home. Libby lives in Seattle with her husband, Brent, and their three sons.

What do you think is most powerful about coaching?
Being seen. Having a space to explore what’s true and what’s possible with someone who is not invested in a particular outcome. Being asked powerful questions and learning new ways of being that make life feel more joyful, interesting and doable.

What is something that you wish that every working parent knew?
You are the expert on your own child and what works best for your family. You can trust yourself! We’re all just making it up as we go along.

Prior to becoming a coach, Rebekah worked 20+ years as a professional actor. She coaches an array of clients with a strong focus on working parents. She is certified in The Gottman Institute's Bringing Baby Home program. Rebekah lives in L.A. with her husband, Michael, and their two boys.

What is something that you wish every working parent knew?
Everyone is struggling. You are not alone or failing or “doing it wrong.” No one has it all together. The sooner we all come clean about that, the more strength and joy we’ll find as parents.

What do you love to do when you are not working?
I love just being around my kids doing the simple things—walking the dog, playing catch, driving to practices. Those are the times they start talking, sharing their deep thoughts, their challenges, discoveries and joys. Those are the best life moments. I also run, love movies and make the best chocolate chip pancakes ever.

Peter is a certified coach with five years of experience in leadership, transition and career coaching. He is particularly passionate about partnering with clients who want to continue achieving in their careers while also being present as parents. He is certified in the Hogan Assessment, StandOut, a strengths-based assessment, and The Gottman Institute's Bringing Baby Home program. Peter lives in L.A. with his husband, Andrew, and their two young boys.

What do you think is most powerful about coaching?
I am inspired to help clients tap into their own resourcefulness. Only they know what’s right for them.

What is one of your favorite life hacks for thriving as a working parent?
Meal delivery services have been a lifesaver. We picked one where the food just needs to be reheated, and we are able to get at least two weeknight dinners out of it.