Melanie Kondrat IBCLC
Founder & CEO
" I'm a Mom to three sweet babies, a wife and IBCLC. I have specialized training in oral function, low milk supply and food reactivity. After my own struggles with breastfeeding through oral ties, breast refusal, food allergies, working and pumping, neurodivergence and many other bumps in the road I knew I wanted to create a safe, supportive space for families to build their village. At Dragonfly Lactation, we provide individualized and holistic lactation support."
Kendall Keeter IBCLC
"I'm a Mom to two beautiful girls, and an IBCLC with advanced training in oral function. I believe that my experience as a military spouse provides me with a unique perspective into parenting without a village and equips me to support families who are doing the same to find sustainable solutions to meet their feeding goals. Because of my own personal experience with PPD, PPA, PMDD, and ADHD, I have a special interest in supporting families to their goals in ways that prioritize mental health (even if the solutions seem silly to others)."
Pam Sutton CLS
Lactation Student
"With over 25 years of experience supporting mothers and babies, I'm deeply passionate about my work. Currently certified as a birth and postpartum Doula and a Lactation Specialist, my journey began in 1998 in California following the birth of my second daughter. Inspired by the incredible support I received, which contrasted starkly with my first experience, I embarked on doula training to ensure other women could also benefit from such care.
Recognizing the critical need for breastfeeding support, I became certified as a Lactation Specialist. Understanding firsthand the obstacles new mothers encounter, I am committed to ensuring they receive the education and assistance crucial for a successful breastfeeding journey."
Brittany Oetter CLC
Lactation Student
"Hello! My name is Brittany and I'm so excited to be joining Melanie at Dragonfly Lactation.
I graduated from Ohio Stated University in 2021 with a degree in Health Sciences and a minor in integrative approaches to health and wellness. I have always has a passion for helping others and found my love for lactation while working at Modern Milk in Scottsdale, AZ. After I graduated with my BS, I went back to school and became a certified lactation counselor. Life took a bit of a turn and after a few career changes, I am so excited to be working towards becoming an IBCLC.
I am married to my high school sweetheart and we settled in Knoxville about 4 years ago. We just recently had our first baby girl, Tatum, and she has been the perfect addition to our family. I am excited to get to work with all of the moms, moms-to-be, and families that come to Dragonfly Lactation."
