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panelists

About our panelists

Dr. Clarel Antoine, MD

Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine
Founder & Board Chair, Rx Compassion

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Dr. Clarel Antoine is a world-renowned OBGYN who has dedicated over 40 years to improving women’s reproductive health and safer childbirth. Dr. Antoine is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists and the Subspecialty Board in Maternal-Fetal Medicine, and is a Maternal Mortality Review Board member for the New York State Health Department.

Dr. Alicia Robbins, MD

Greenwich Hospital Medical Group
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A board-certified OB/GYN practicing in both NY and CT, Dr. Robbins received her Doctor of Medicine from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. She did her residency at Mount Sinai before becoming a full-time faculty associate and receiving the “Outstanding Teaching By Faculty Award” and the “Outstanding Teacher Award.'“

 

Since 2018, she has held an academic appointment at the Greenwich Hospital Medical Group.

Kristen Kaessler

Whole Soul Doula​
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Kristen Kaessler is a lifelong entrepreneur, dog lover, dancer, yogini, outdoor enthusiast, and former corporate HR participant. She founded her Doula business in June 2020, and completed the master’s Mentee Program at Manhattan Birth in 2022.

 

Kristen is an Integrative Lactation & Feeding Specialist, a member of DONA International, and a Pre/Postnatal Performance Training Specialist via PRONatal Fitness. She loves all things birth/babies, caring for others, and offering genuine support. Kristen works with birthing people who seek additional support before, during, and after the longest marathon of their lives – giving birth.

Moderated by:​

 
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Melissa G. Andrieux, Esq.

Chief Diversity Officer and Chief Client Relations Officer at Dorf & Nelson LLP.

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Ms. Andrieux, Chair of Dorf & Nelson’s Diversity & Inclusion Council is active in the Westchester County business community and is an active member of the Business Council of Westchester (BCW), the county’s largest business membership organization. She presently serves as an Ambassador to the BCW where she mentors and guides new members through the first year of their membership.

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Thank you to our Convening Committee and Supporters

  • Tiffany S.W. Hamilton

  • Isabella Malouf, LMSW

  • Angelique Morelli, YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester

  • Melissa Andrieux, Dorf Nelson, LLP

  • Stephanie Madonia

  • Jacqui Phillips

  • Yehudis Teitelbaum

  • Pam Peterkin White

  • Thomas and Agnes Carvel Foundation

  • Donna Kimick, Lakeshore Lactation Consultants

  • Christian Templeman, Morgan Stanley

  • Look of Success

  • Pure Barr Mount Kisco

  • Kerry Gillick-Goldberg, BELI (Baby Essentials Long Island)

  • Westchester Library Systems

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