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
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