Meet our experts

Meet the researchers, dietitians and lactation specialists who advise Quilt, and the contributors who bring practical nutrition guidance to our library.

Scientific Advisory Panel

Our advisors bring experience across nutrition science, maternal health and lactation to Quilt’s development.

Hope Lima, PhD, RDN, IBCLC

Maternal nutrition researcher, dietitian, and lactation consultant

Meet Hope

Andrea Krenek, PhD, RDN, LDN

Nutrition scientist, registered dietitian, and trained chef

Meet Andrea

Megan Brister, MS, RD

Postpartum and breastfeeding dietitian

Meet Megan

Tara Burt, MPH, IBCLC

Lactation and maternal-infant health.

Meet Tara

Contributing Experts

Jessica Colon, RDN, LDN

Registered dietitian with experience in pregnancy and postpartum nutrition

Meet Jessica

Sydney Lappe, MS, RDN

Registered dietitian with a background in clinical nutrition and psychology

Meet Sydney

Breanna Woods, MS, RDN

Registered dietitian with a background in clinical nutrition

Meet Breanna

Liz Cook, MS, RD, LDN

Registered dietitian with experience in prenatal, postpartum and breastfeeding nutrition

Meet Liz

Alyssa Northrop, MPH, RD, LMT

Registered dietitian with a master’s in public health

Meet Alyssa

Explore our nutrition guides for practical answers and everyday food ideas.