Chief Executive Officer

Key Responsibilities

The CEO is hired by the Board of Directors and serves as an ex officio, non‑voting member of the IBLCE and voting, ex officio member of the MILCC Boards. The CEO reports directly to the IBLCE Board Chair.

• Recommends and monitors credentialing and business strategy for future planning and sustainability.
• Leads and manages implementation of IBCLE’s strategic initiatives, including business strategies, integrity in the credentialing process, highest standards for IBCLCs, and ethical standards.
• Conducts both internal and external assessments to identify emerging issues that affect IBLCE and Affiliates and bring relevant issues to the attention of the Board of Directors.
• Provides the Board with a vision of opportunities and changes in healthcare, business, technologies, and finance that can be leveraged to enhance the organization and its constituents.
• Sets specific organizational goals and outcomes and performance metrics, under the direction of the Board of Directors.
• Evaluates, in broad‑based terms, the potential income and expenses, and risks of a project, proposal, or strategy.
• Communicates with key stakeholders to identify the changing needs and conditions of the stakeholders IBLCE and Affiliates serve.
• Reviews and determines if programs and services are consistent with the IBLCE Vision and Mission statements.
• Develops programmes, products, and services that advance Vision and Mission within the policy guidelines set by the Board of Directors for IBLCE and the Global Centre for Lactation Training (GCLT)® (the Centre).

• Partners with and supports the Board of Directors and committee leaders, while serving on all IBLCE Board Committees as a non‑voting, ex officio member.
• Collaborates with the Board on the development and updating of the strategic plan and implements the Board’s strategic plan, organisational goals, and objectives.
• Ensures the Board is kept informed on the conditions of the programs, finances, and important matters.
• Works closely with the Chair to develop Board meeting content and agendas, leadership orientation, and training.
• Ensures governance best practices are implemented, including volunteer conflict of interest form submissions.
• Coordinates with and supports Committee Chairs, and works with staff liaisons, on meetings and required content and materials.
• Oversees, with the Centre staff, the development of products and services to enhance the profession and provide relevant education and training for those in the lactation field.
• Serves as a voting, ex‑officio member of the Monetary Investment for Lactation Consultant Certification (MILCC) Board.
• Ensures that the IBCLC Commission maintains a liaison from the IBLCE Board of Directors.
• Serves as staff liaison to the officers and directors, anticipating and meeting their needs for materials and information for decision‑making, and supports them in fully performing their responsibilities.
• Provides advice and guidance in nonprofit organization governance, including legal compliance and financial reporting requirements.
• Stays informed and current in the lactation consultant profession and the business of credentialing.
• Recommends policy changes when necessary to remain compliant with federal or state laws and regulations or accreditation standards.
• Oversees effective and efficient volunteer assignments and experiences consistent with best practices to ensure continued retention, engagement, and recruitment.

• Provides leadership and implements policy as approved by the Board, upholding and adhering to the IBLCE articles of incorporation, bylaws and policies.
• In conjunction with the Treasurer and senior staff, develops a fiscally sound, appropriate presentation to the Board one month before the September meeting.
• Administers the organisational financial resources according to the approved budget.
• Schedules professional services for financial audits and periodic investment reviews.
• Ensures legal compliance with federal, state, and local requirements, including tax forms, filings, business licenses, and corporate annual reports.
• Monitors…