It Takes a Village
At Hello Nanny, we understand that it truly takes a village to raise a child. That’s why we are proud to introduce our Curated Expert Village—a handpicked team of professionals dedicated to providing families with the most accurate and reliable information. Why Choose Our Expert Village? Our Expert Village consists of specialists across various fields, including child development, nutrition, mental health, and safety. Each expert has been carefully selected to ensure they align with our mission of supporting families holistically.
Our Expert Panel
Stormee Williams, MD MBA,
Board Certified Pediatrician
Dr. Stormee Williams is a board-certified pediatrician transforming children's healthcare through innovative, technology-driven approaches. Her pioneering work in telemedicine has expanded access to high-quality care, particularly for underserved communities.
Passionate about promoting health equity, Dr. Williams leverages her medical expertise and MBA to advocate for equitable, patient-centered healthcare policies. As a Hello Nanny Expert panelist, Stormee contributes to invaluable content guidance for the Hello Nanny team to ensure that we add value to the lives of the content parents receive online.
Dr. Whitney Casares, MD, MPH, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician, author, CEO and Founder of Modern Mommy Doc who has been featured as an expert in The New York Times, Forbes, Parents, Fortune, NBC News, ABC News, TODAY, and more. Her expertise is grounded in maternal-child health and ensuring that moms know they aren't broken; our system is. She is the author of three books: The Working Mom Blueprint: Winning at Parenting Without Losing Yourself, The New Baby Blueprint: Caring for You and Your Little One, and Doing it All: Stop Over-Functioning and Become the Mom and Person You're Meant to Be. Dr. Whitney is honored to contribute to Hello Nanny as an expert content contributor to ensure that families receive the most accurate information possible.
Beth M. Iovinelli, BSN, RN, IBCLC
- Memberships: Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine: Affiliate Member, USLCA, ILCA, Tri-State Breastfeeding Association, Connecticut Breastfeeding Coalition.
- Certifications: IBCLC, CPR, NRP, Functional Remediation of TOTS (tethered oral tissue), Talk Tools Course with Lori Overland, SLP
Beth is a Registered Nurse and Board Certified Lactation Consultant with nearly 28 years of experience in the field of maternal child health. She has worked as a labor and delivery nurse, post partum nurse and patient educator in the hospital setting and as the coordinator of newborn services and lactation in a pediatric office. Most recently, Beth worked at Breastfeeding Resources in Stratford, CT with Christina Smillie, MD. She has also taught thousands of parents and provided staff training and development for nurses, doctors and nutritionists. Beth has authored hundreds of articles and consulted for websites and worked as a content developer and online expert.
Beth believes that moms have great instincts when it comes to feeding their babies, but it can get buried under too much information!
Through her many years of teaching breastfeeding, Beth has developed great strategies and techniques to make learning fun and easy to understand. She loves having light bulb and ah-ha moments with the families she support.
Let Beth assist you in achieving your breastfeeding goals.
Lauren Tetenbaum ("The CounseLaur") is a social worker specializing in women’s mental health during life transitions, including the perinatal and perimenopausal stages. Through her counseling practice, Lauren provides therapy in NY, NJ, CT, and FL, facilitates groups and coaching workshops to empower postpartum and other women in corporate settings, and contributes to media on topics like maternal mental health, gender equity, and working parenthood. A mom of two, Lauren is also a former lawyer and a writer; her first book will be available in 2025. Lauren's expertise in supporting families is bolstered by key memberships. As a member of Postpartum Support International, she accesses resources for postpartum mood disorders, aiding new parents effectively. She holds a membership with the Center for Pediatric Sleep Management, and is WMHC Verified, underscoring her commitment to women's mental health advocacy. As a Hello Nanny Village expert, Lauren combines this knowledge to provide tailored support to families, reflecting her dedication to enhancing mental health and family well-being.
Lauren A. Tetenbaum, LCSW, JD, PMH-C
- Memberships: Postpartum Support International, FairPlay Certified, Center for Pediatric Sleep Management, WMHC-Women's Mental Health Consortium Verified
- Certifications: LCSW, JD, PMH-C
Katlyn Neill is the founder of CPR by Kat, a certified CPR, First Aid, and Basic Life Support instructor with over 10 years of experience empowering communities to save lives. With degrees in Family Studies and Social Policy, Kat is passionate about providing accessible, expert-led training to workplaces, families, and organizations.
Kat's CPR by Kat program offers a range of certification courses, including CPR/AED, First Aid, BLS, EMSA pediatric CPR/First Aid, and CABS (child and babysitting safety), as well as non-certification informational classes.
Katlyn's specialized training and extensive experience in pediatric and family-focused emergency care make her an exceptional addition to the Hello Nanny expert panel. Her guidance on essential life-saving skills, such as infant and child CPR, first aid, and choking response, provides invaluable support to the Hello Nanny community of parents and caregivers.
Yogi Patel is the founder of Kinderhouse Montessori Schools and Yogi Patel - Transformation Through Empowerment, a coaching and training consultancy. With over 22 years of leadership experience in education, Yogi combines her expertise in Montessori education, Positive Discipline, and workplace empowerment to support leaders, teachers, parents, and children of all ages worldwide. She holds a degree in Early Childhood Administration, certifications in yoga and Montessori education, a Management and Leadership Certification from Harvard, and is both a Positive Discipline Trainer and a Trainer for Empowering People in the Workplace. Fueled by her passion for education and child advocacy, Yogi offers Positive Discipline seminars, one-on-one and group coaching, and certification training, creating a global impact. She is deeply committed to helping children develop a sense of belonging and significance while advocating for their safety from emotional, physical, and abuse. Yogi also serves as an outreach advisor for the Positive Discipline Association (PDA) and as an educational advisor for Trunks and Leaves, an organization dedicated to conservation and education.
Yogi Patel: Master Trainer and Advocate
for Empowering Workplaces
Sara Tans is an ICF-certified career and life coach with a passion for empowering women during pivotal life transitions. In 2017, she founded Pathways to Parenthood, a coaching company dedicated to guiding new and expectant parents through the transition to parenthood and their return to work. With a deep understanding of the challenges faced by new parents, Sara has successfully supported hundreds of individuals and couples, as well as managers who play a key role in this critical phase.
Before transitioning to coaching, Sara spent 17 years in the corporate world, where she gained valuable insights into the dynamics of professional life. She is also a proud mother of two young boys, whose experiences inspire her work every day.
Jess Ringgenberg is a certified organizational coach, matrescence expert, and advocate for working mothers. After leaving biotech, she founded ELIXR to close gaps for women and mothers in the workplace through empowering coaching, programs, and community support. Jess's experience guiding women through the profound transitions of motherhood makes her invaluable for the Hello Nanny expert panel. As a matrescence expert, she understands the complex changes that occur during this pivotal life stage.
Jess can provide the Hello Nanny community with practical strategies for maintaining career fulfillment while nurturing their families. Her coaching empowers mothers to navigate parenthood with confidence and self-compassion.
Jess's commitment to inclusive, family-friendly policies aligns with Hello Nanny's mission to support modern parents. Her guidance on boundaries, flexible arrangements, and supportive networks will be tremendously helpful. Through ELIXR, Jess has demonstrated deep understanding of the obstacles working mothers face. On the Hello Nanny panel, she can leverage her expertise to uplift and empower parents.
Ashley Gerhard
Postpartum Doula
Credentials: BS, CD(DONA), 500ERYT
As a mom of seven and birth doula with 15 years of experience, Ashley (BS, CD(DONA), ERY-T 500) is passionate about supporting women through matrescence.
As a Certified Postpartum Doula, Ashley is specially trained to provide comprehensive emotional, physical, and practical support to families during the crucial postpartum period. Drawing from her vast experience and evidence-based resources, she helps new parents navigate challenges like breastfeeding, infant care, postpartum recovery, and the adjustment to life with a newborn.
Ashley's expertise and compassionate guidance make her an invaluable addition to the Hello Nanny expert panel, providing the community's parents with the resources and support they need to thrive during this transformative time.
Jessica Hill is an entrepreneur and mother of two who has dedicated her career to supporting mothers. Inspired by her own journey into motherhood, Jessica started The Parent Collective, which seeks to equip parents with the education and support they need to thrive during the many transitions in parenthood.
As a certified coach and Fair Play Facilitator, Jessica helps reconnect moms to their purpose and guides them toward a more joyful and easeful way forward. Her expertise in coaching and facilitating conversations around fair household labor make her an invaluable asset to the Hello Nanny expert panel.
Her insights on maintaining work-life balance, fostering healthy partnerships, and navigating the complex emotions of parenthood will be tremendously helpful for the parents and caregivers seeking support.
Anna McKay is on a mission to help women find confidence in careers they love. Parents Pivot was founded by Anna after 3 international moves, 2 kids, and more than a decade working as a coach and seeing clients and friends want to return to paid work but struggle along the way.
These were bright and talented individuals who could bring incredible value to an organization but weren’t clear how they wanted to re-enter paid work, what their professional skills were, and felt a lack of confidence, isolated and overwhelmed by the process. Parents Pivot is the go-to spot for returners looking to get back to paid work. We work with clients through 1:1 coaching and our membership community for returners: Pivot Pack: your Career Comeback Community
to help you return to paid work with clarity, confidence, coaching, and community.
We also facilitate workshops for companies and coach parents returning from parental leave, transitioning to a new career, and navigating life as a working parent to level up their leadership at work, have a meaningful career and a work life blend that works for everyone with less stress.
Courtney Zentz, Founder of Tiny Transitions Sleep Consulting, is on a mission to change the way the world views sleep and provide accessible sleep coaching resources for all families to build healthy sleep habits in their homes for children of all ages. As an award-winning speaker, author, and Pediatric Sleep Expert, Courtney & her team of sleep consultants work intimately with families worldwide to teach healthy sleep habits to children and adults. She wholeheartedly believes that sleep is the foundation on which a happy home is built. For more information on booking Courtney, view her website here.
