About
Katina Wong, IBCLC, RLC
Katina is the mother of three breastfed children and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant in Austin, TX. Her own breastfeeding struggles and the compassionate care she received from lactation consultants over the years led her to discover her passion for helping mothers and babies. She is a proud US Coast Guard Veteran. Katina was born and raised in Guatemala and is fluent in English and Spanish.
Education and Training
- B.S. in Marine and Environmental Science, U.S. Coast Guard Academy
- Lactation Educator Counselor, University of California San Diego
- Lactation Consultant Pathway 2 Hybrid Program, University of California San Diego
- 300 hour outpatient clinical internship with The Breastfeeding Success Company in Austin, TX
- Inpatient clinical internship at Seton Medical Center Austin
- Outpatient clinical internship at People's Community Clinic Pediatrics Department in Austin, TX
- IBCLC Certification Exam, certification number L-151913
Professional Societies
- Secretary, Central Texas Breastfeeding Coalition
- Member, La Leche League of Texas