My name is Yodit (pronounced Yo - deet); however my family and friends have called me Judy for as long as I can remember! I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and a Nutrition and Dietetic Technician Registered (NDTR). I look forward to helping you overcome any feeding challenges and would be honored to support you on your journey.

I grew up in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and moved to Washington State to begin college. Thanks to a boy I met (who is now my husband), Washington became my permanent home. We now live in the Snohomish/Mill Creek area with our two beautiful children (Simeon and Sarai) and our dog, Kennedy!

My interest in working with pregnant and lactating people began at Pregnancy AID WIC of Snohomish County, where I provided nutrition and breastfeeding support. Shortly after, I became the Lead Dietetic Technician at Seattle Children’s Hospital working under dietitians to provide medical nutrition therapy to children of all ages, with conditions ranging from severe allergies to metabolic disorders to cancer. As a Nutrition Patient Services Supervisor, I was a vital team member that launched Seattle Children's first-ever in-house room service operation providing fresh, healthy, and sustainable meals. I also worked alongside exceptional lactation consultants to help start the Lactating Meal Program, which offered free daily meals to lactating parents staying at the hospital.

I faced various breastfeeding challenges from latching difficulties, pain, low supply, & slow infant weight gain. Thankfully I was introduced to the lactation field on a much more personal level. Meeting with fantastic lactation consultants saved my breastfeeding relationships and ignited my deep dive into everything breastfeeding and maternal health. I have been a La Leche League leader since January 2020 and decided to pursue my passion full-time after joining The Perfect Push Lactation Clinic as an intern in March of 2021.

I adore working with babies, and I’m passionate about making deep connections with parents. My goal is to share current information and personal experiences about nutrition and breastfeeding. I advocate for parental health and believe that achieving wellness for the parent(s) is a must as it will ultimately promote wellness for the baby. I provide a balance between evidence-based care while empowering parents to trust their intuition. I also understand firsthand the stress of having a newborn that is not feeding well and feeling like a total failure as a new mother. I want every new parent to know that they are not alone and will get through this with a bit of help!

I enjoy being outside with my two children (preferably in sunny weather), experimenting with new recipes, and catching up with my family & friends. Naturally, being from the birthplace of coffee, I am a coffee snob/addict. I also enjoy frequent date nights with my husband and solo dates at the spa. Lastly, I love watching stand-up comedy and all 90’s sitcoms!

• Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutritional Sciences from Seattle Pacific University

• Nutrition and Dietetic Technician Registered (BS-NDTR)

• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)

• Supervised practice completed at Pacific Wellness and Lactation in Everett, WA, and The Perfect Push in Redmond, WA

• Member of Breastfeeding Coalition of Snohomish County

Amharic & English