Bring on the experts!

PIP Groups are not just a time for families to bond - it's a time for them to learn together as well! PIP keeps a running list of Guest Speakers, generous individuals who volunteer their time and talents by visiting our PIP Groups to talk about their unique area of expertise with our parents. PIP Groups are greatly enhanced by these professionals' gifts, and we are so grateful to them for their contribution.

Interested in Becoming a Volunteer Guest Speaker?

PIP welcomes local professionals to partner with us to share their wisdom and knowledge at our group sessions as guest speakers. Some key topics covered by the groups include early childhood development, relationships, infant health, breastfeeding, and more. While we have a strict "no-sales" policy, the parents will inevitably have exposure to you and your expertise. Please read our Introduction for Guest Speakers to familiarize yourself with some basic information. If you are experienced in a topic related to parenting and are interested in becoming a Guest Speaker, please review the Guest Speaker Policy and complete the Application, and we will be in touch as soon as possible for an interview and orientation.

Guest Speakers 

Child Development

Allison Coleman | Austin Baby Guru

Emily Cohen | Tandem Speech Therapy

Ellie Wheeler | Eat.Sleep.Baby

Kim Borchert  |  Baby Sign Language with Austin Doula Care 

Carolyn Zuiker, PT, DPT | Boost Babies Austin

Alyse Eligulashvili | Reading Boots

Renee Kreisner | Prism Speech

Nikki Ashrafian, BCBA | Little Roots Consulting

Jennifer Gaewsky| Physical Therapy for Infants

Paola Felix | Music Therapy

Katie Kennedy | Strive Pediatrics

Kristi Hammerle | Year One Wellness

Molly Wheeler | Austin Area Myo


Sleep

Lori Post | Uplift Babywearing

Abby Broussard | Sleep Wise Consulting

Amanda Bender | Sleeper Teachers

Cassidy Leggett | Habitual Sleepers


Prenatal

Brenda Marlin | Bringing Baby Home Educator

Chelsea Greenwald | Austin Doula Care

Kristen Lucas |Kristen Lucas Doula

Ali Weatherford | Joyful Beginnings Baby


Food and Feeding 

Sarah Harris | Healthy Hive Family Nutrition

Sunayana Weber, IBCLC |It's More Than Milk

Molly Wheeler | Speech Language Pathologist


Mental Health/Emotional Changes and Challenges

Elaine Cavazos, LCSW | RPC Austin

Jessica Peterson| Matrescence OT

Gayle Schwee| Matrescence OT

Judith Reyes, LCSW | Judith Reyes

Evie Vieira | Creative Parenting Solutions


Bodywork for Parents

Rebecca Maidansky| LadyBird PT

Jessica Chastka| LadyBird PT

Suzanne Kovall| Bao Bei Body