Faculty Information

Julia Lange Kessler, MS, CM, BS, RN, IBCLC
Program Coordinator: Nurse Midwifery Master's and Advanced Certificate Programs
1017 726 Broadway
Phone: 212-998-5895
E-mail:

Education:

2010 New York University, College of Nursing: BS in Nursing
1999 University of Pennsylvania, College of Nursing: Post Masters Certificate: Teaching
1999 University of Philadelphia - Masters of Science: Midwifery
1998 SUNY Downstate, College of Health Related Professions-Certificate: Midwifery
1997 Empire State College BS Concentration: Maternal and Infant Health

Certificate:

2008 International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
1998 SUNY Downstate, College of Health Related Professions-Certificate: Midwifery

Recipient:

American College of Nurse-Midwives 2010 Dorthea Lang Award for Pioneering Midwifery
American College of Nurse-Midwives 2009 Region II Award for Excellence
American College of Nurse-Midwives 2009 Excellence in Teaching Award
Special Recognition: SUNY Downstate Medical Center 2007
Koko Roy Award 2007
SUNY Downstate Student Award for Outstanding Leadership 1998

Professional Organizations:

Current Board Member: New York State Board of Midwifery
New York State Association of Licensed Midwives
American College of Nurse Midwives: National and State

Research Interests / Professional Overview:

Ms. Lange Kessler speaks frequently about leadership, midwifery and its impact in the field of women's health both nationally and globally. Current research includes nursing education and the impact of nursing education within the midwifery profession.