Kelly A. Valceanu

Kelly A. Valceanu serves as an Instructor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, where she provides clinical care across women's lifespan stages with dual expertise as a Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).

Her academic journey includes:

• B.A. in English Literature from New York University
• M.A. in Management from Webster University
• A.A.S. in Nursing from Northern Virginia Community College
• M.S.N. in Midwifery from Frontier Nursing University
• D.N.P. from Frontier Nursing University

Dr. Valceanu's research integrates clinical practice with evidence-based women's health, specializing in lactation support, menopause management, and shared decision-making methodologies. Her work bridges midwifery traditions with contemporary healthcare, emphasizing patient autonomy through International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) protocols and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP) frameworks. Current clinical innovations focus on holistic perimenopausal care models and culturally responsive lactation interventions.

Professional leadership includes former service as Board Treasurer and Exam Committee Chair for the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE), plus Chair of the Monetary Investment for Lactation Consultant Certifications (MILCC) scholarship foundation. Her clinical mentorship extends through teaching Bradley Natural Childbirth Classes and supervising midwifery trainees in hospital birth settings.