Our Mentees

Ora Feeding works with Certified Lactation Counselors (CLC), Certified Breastfeeding Counselors (CBC), Certified Breastfeeding Specialists (CBS), and new International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC), mentoring them closely as they work towards the completion of the IBCLC coursework, certifying examination, and/or gain the advanced training necessary to work independently in our practice.

These lactation providers are trained far beyond the basic requirements of the IBCLC certification to manage complex feeding issues, perform oral assessments, and more. They collaborate directly on all cases with co-founders Grace MacNair, IBCLC and Yukari Li, IBCLC.

Marlena Oliensis

Certified Breastfeeding Specialist & IBCLC Candidate ‘26

Marlena has over a decade of childcare experience, specializing in infant and toddler care, and brings a deep understanding of early childhood development and family dynamics to her lactation work.

Marlena is also a certified Integrative Health Coach. She blends evidence-based lactation support with a holistic approach, considering the emotional, physical, and lifestyle needs of each family she works with.

Bridgette Crowell

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)

Bridgette Crowell holds a Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience from the University of Pennsylvania and completed the Human Lactation program at Drexel University College of Medicine in 2024.

Her clinical experience includes work in Jefferson Hospital of Washington Township, NJ, and Pediatrics at St. Christopher’s in Philadelphia, where she provided feeding support and education to postpartum families under the guidance of multidisciplinary care teams.

Rooted in neuroscience and child development, Bridgette approaches lactation through both a physiological and behavioral lens, but always with the human experience at the center.

She understands that feeding challenges can bring emotional and mental strain, and strives to empower parents by fostering confidence, connection, and compassion throughout their feeding journey.