Marie Biancuzzo, RN MS IBCLC

Marie Biancuzzo, RN, MS, IBCLC is a clinical nurse specialist and expert in issues related to childbearing. In three decades of practice, she has held positions as staff nurse, clinical nurse specialist, and nurse administrator at community and university-based hospitals. She has also held faculty positions at three prestigious universities: Georgetown University, University of Rochester, and Alfred University.

Throughout most of her career, Marie has practiced per diem as a staff nurse in nearly all sub-specialties of maternal-child health. In her current roles as speaker, author, author and educator, Marie is committed to helping mothers and their babies by teaching evidence-based practice to health professionals--in-person and online.

Marie is the author of Breastfeeding the Newborn: Clinical Strategies for Nurses, now in its second edition, as well as several independent study modules and patient education materials. She has also written more than 100 articles. In addition, she is a founding member of the United States Breastfeeding Committee and the past president of Baby-Friendly USA Board of Directors.

Marie is uniquely qualified to provide staff development, continuing education and consulting. She has years of experience developing educational seminars and webinars on a wide variety of lactation topics. She has been certified by the American Nurses Association as a continuing education specialist and has completed special training in testing procedures. She was chosen to serve on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) panel of experts that develop the RN licensing exam. She has also been recognized by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners as a long-term provider and the Virginia Nurses Association as a provider of continuing education.

Marie's ability to blend clinical expertise and scholarly information has been recognized by multiple national organizations that have awarded her leadership positions and sub-specialty certifications. Having taught literally thousands of novices and experts across the United States, Marie is known for her warmth, enthusiasm, and interactive teaching style.