The Lactation Care Provider Advisory Committee (LCPAC) was created by the Board under the statutory authority of the Lactation Care Provider Act (§61-36 NMSA 1978) to assist the Board in its duty to license, monitor, and regulate the practice of lactation care providers. The committee must consist of at least one member who is a Board member and at least two members who are experts in lactation. Committee members may be reimbursed as provided in the Per Diem and Mileage Act [10-8-1 through 10-8-8 NMSA 1978].
Member qualifications and responsibilities (Board of Nursing Advisory Committee Policy and 16.12.11 NMAC)
- Each committee member must be a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) accredited by The Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice, or an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) accredited by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners, or hold other national or international certification approved by the board.
- Each committee member must have some personal or professional expertise in the area of lactation or maternal care.
- When possible in its consideration of recommendations for potential committee members, the committee will consider diversity of lactation care provider roles, credentialing, education and geography.
- Members must observe attendance and acts of service requirements as outlined in the Advisory Committee Policy.
Current committee members and officers
- Diana Ebiware, BSN, RN, CCMC (Chairperson)
- Monica Esparza, CLC (Secretary)
- Katrina Kelly, RN, CLC
- Elena Renae Soto, MSN, RN, CLC (Vice Chairperson)
- Melanie Yanke, MSN, RN, IBCLC
BON staff contact: Barbara.Hoehne, 505-841-9094, barbara.hoehne@bon.nm.gov