About Us
Our team at Milkify is deeply committed to ensuring the safety of your milk. Our processing team has more than 40 years of sterile handling experience - we are the experts you can trust to deliver a high-quality product for you and your baby.
The Women of Milkify
Scientific & Medical Advisory Board
HEATHER DELANEY, MD, CHSE, FAAP
Dr. Heather Delaney is a double Board-Certified Pediatrician and Neonatologist with over 20 years of broad experiences in the medical field. She is a 17-year Veteran of the US Air Force and Army. Her areas of expertise include healthcare education and quality, infectious disease prevention and healthcare leadership. She is married to an Active Duty service member of the US Army and has two girls both of whom were born in Hawaii.
ALLYSON WARD, MSN, APN, NNP-BC
Ally is a neonatal nurse practitioner with over 15 years of experience caring for infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Ally is also the mother of fraternal twin boys, who were born 10 weeks premature. Her experience as a nurse practitioner and a parent has given her a unique perspective on the intersection of healthcare and parenting.
SARAH M. REYES, PH.D.
Dr. Sarah Reyes is an expert in human milk and clinical research. She holds a PhD in Nutritional Sciences from Cornell University, backed by a master’s degree in animal science and a bachelor’s degree in human milk and international studies from the University of Idaho. With over a decade of dedicated research experience, Sarah has published research on topics ranging from pumping practices and the human milk microbiome, human milk composition and infant growth, and human milk fortification practices and preterm infant health. Beyond her professional pursuits, Sarah is married and a loving parent to three children.
OTHER SCIENTIFIC AND SAFETY ADVISORS
ZACHARY CARTWRIGHT, PHD
Food Science / Shelf-life Expert
Zachary Cartwright is a lead food scientist and isotherm application specialist with AQUALAB. He helps partners in the food and pharma industries to better understand the water in their products so they can speed up R&D processes, verify quality and safety, and hit specs during production. Zachary received his PhD in food science from Washingt... Read More
Zachary Cartwright is a lead food scientist and isotherm application specialist with AQUALAB. He helps partners in the food and pharma industries to better understand the water in their products so they can speed up R&D processes, verify quality and safety, and hit specs during production. Zachary received his PhD in food science from Washington State University and has a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from New Mexico State University. To highlight AQUALAB solutions, he also hosts the Water in Food podcast where he talks with scientists, industry members and university professors about how their partnership has led to success stories.
SANDRA SERRA, RS
Food Safety Expert
Sandra is certified by The Texas Department of State Health services as a Registered Sanitarian and is a member of Texas Environmental Health Association (TEHA). Sandra worked for the City of Houston for 15 years conducting Health Inspections and teaching the Food Manager Certification Classes. She is the owner and operator of Food Safety Intern... Read More
Sandra is certified by The Texas Department of State Health services as a Registered Sanitarian and is a member of Texas Environmental Health Association (TEHA). Sandra worked for the City of Houston for 15 years conducting Health Inspections and teaching the Food Manager Certification Classes. She is the owner and operator of Food Safety International, which specializes in Third Party Inspections, Manager Certification Classes, Food Handler Training courses and TABC certifications.
AMY LUCAS, MBA, RDN, LD
Nutrition Expert
As a business owner, chef, and dietitian, Amy has over 20 years of experience in the food industry. Amy is an expert resource for helping individuals create solutions based around science, real life, and delicious food. As a new mom, she fully understands the unique needs and challenges that a growing family may need between home cooked foods, ... Read More
As a business owner, chef, and dietitian, Amy has over 20 years of experience in the food industry. Amy is an expert resource for helping individuals create solutions based around science, real life, and delicious food. As a new mom, she fully understands the unique needs and challenges that a growing family may need between home cooked foods, dining out, or incorporating convenience foods to help get everyone fed and survive the transition to motherhood.
MELINDA ENGEVIK, PHD
Scientific Expert
Dr. Engevik is an Assistant Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina. Her laboratory focuses on the crosstalk between bacteria and the gastrointestinal epithelium, with a focus on microbe-mucus interactions. Dr. Engevik has authored over 100 publications in top-tier research journals and is an expert in the field of host-microbe int... Read More
Dr. Engevik is an Assistant Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina. Her laboratory focuses on the crosstalk between bacteria and the gastrointestinal epithelium, with a focus on microbe-mucus interactions. Dr. Engevik has authored over 100 publications in top-tier research journals and is an expert in the field of host-microbe interactions and probiotic mechanisms of action.
A note from the founder of Milkify
I started Milkify with the goal of finding a better way to preserve the nutritional qualities of breast milk long-term. I was particularly interested in saving the beneficial bacteria present in breast milk, which are vital to a healthy baby gut. My background is in gut microbiome research, and I know how important breast milk is to healthy infant development. However, at the time Milkify was founded, I did not yet have a child… After having my first baby, our beautiful girl Arielle, I now appreciate the desire to save every last drop of that hard-earned liquid gold. I struggled through the first year of breastfeeding and pumping, and am grateful to have been able to save my stash in freeze-dried form. I designed our service to be as easy as possible for you to do the same!
With love, Dr. Berkley Luck (founder of milkify)
Blog
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How to Turn Breast Milk into Powder
Breast milk has long been known as the gold standard of infant nutrition. It's densely packed with all the essential nutrients that a baby needs for optimal growth and development. ...
How to Turn Breast Milk into Powder
Breast milk has long been known as the gold standard of infant nutrition. It's densely packed with all the essential nutrients that a baby needs for optimal growth and development. ...
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Tips for Shipping Breast Milk: A Comprehensive ...
For working mothers, military personnel, mothers of premature babies, or any breastfeeding mother who finds herself away from her child, shipping breast milk long distances is sometimes a necessity rather...
Tips for Shipping Breast Milk: A Comprehensive Guide
For working mothers, military personnel, mothers of premature babies, or any breastfeeding mother who finds herself away from her child, shipping breast milk long distances is sometimes a necessity rather...
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Can Warmed Breast Milk be Refrigerated Again?
Becoming a new parent is a beautiful journey filled with new experiences, learnings, and decisions. But it also brings plenty of challenges, like understanding the nuances of breast milk safety...
Can Warmed Breast Milk be Refrigerated Again?
Becoming a new parent is a beautiful journey filled with new experiences, learnings, and decisions. But it also brings plenty of challenges, like understanding the nuances of breast milk safety...
