Meet Dr. Frank Nice
Dr. Frank J. Nice has practiced as a consultant, lecturer, and author on medications and breastfeeding for over 50 years. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, a Master’s Degree in Pharmacy Administration, Masters and Doctorate Degrees in Public Administration, and Certification in Public Health Pharmacy. He retired after 43 years of government service, including 30 years of distinguished service with the US Public Health Service, 29 years at the Clinical Neurosciences Program, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health; and five years at the Food and Drug Administration. He currently is self-employed as a consultant and President, Nice Breastfeeding LLC and President, Dr. Nice Products LLC. Dr. Nice has authored ten books; over four dozen peer-reviewed articles on the use of prescription medications, recreational drugs, Over-the-Counter (OTC) products, and herbals during breastfeeding; in addition to book chapters. As part of his pharmacy advocacy work, he has researched the use of power, epilepsy treatments, medical missions, work characteristics of healthcare professionals, and health disparities in underserved populations, He has organized over 70 medical missions to Haiti and has been on the ground in Haiti 24 times. During his time in Haiti, Dr. Nice founded and continues to support a school and orphanage for 550 students, including over 50 live-in orphans. Thirty-six of the students and orphans now have the opportunity to go to universities in Haiti to pursue careers in pharmacy, medicine, nursing, agronomy, and public administration after graduating from the school/orphanage. These students are the hope for Haiti in their divisive times.
Meet Melissa Cole, IBCLC
Melissa Cole is a board-certified lactation consultant, neonatal oral-motor assessment professional and clinical herbalist in private practice. Melissa is passionate about providing comprehensive, holistic lactation support and improving the level of clinical lactation skills for health professionals. She enjoys researching and writing, especially on topics such tongue tie and botanical medicine. Her bachelor’s degree is in maternal/child health and lactation and her master’s degree is in therapeutic herbalism. Before pursuing her current path, Melissa’s background was in education and cultural arts, which has served her well in her work as a lactation consultant and healthcare educator. She loves living, working and playing in the beautiful Pacific Northwest with her 3 children.