We've gathered a group of industry-leading professionals to come together to guide us and share their insights and knowledge on sustainable parenting. Our panel is composed of experts in women's health and newborn care, infant sleep, children's development, and eco-friendly product innovation, all committed to helping families make informed choices for a healthier planet. Whether you're looking for advice on reducing your carbon footprint or exploring the latest in natural baby care, our experts are here to guide you (and us!) every step of the way. Join us in creating a brighter, cleaner future for our children and the world they will inherit.
Maia James
Founder & President of Gimme the Good Stuff, Inc.
Maia James is the Founder and President of Gimme the Good Stuff, Inc., an online resource and marketplace that gives busy parents peace of mind by helping them easily navigate the confusing world of “natural” products.
Maia has been featured in a variety of media outlets, including The New York Times, New York Magazine, The Dr. Oz Show, InStyle, goop.com, and many others.
Before she became an entrepreneur, Maia was the Communications Director at Philanthropy New York, a nonprofit organization empowering grantmaking institutions to build a more equitable world. She sits on the board of Families First, an independent nonprofit dedicated to supporting Brooklyn families as well as the River Fund, which works to break the cycle of poverty in New York City.
Originally from Vermont, Maia received her B.A. from Colgate University and now lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two sons.
Gimme The Good Stuff
Courtney Zentz
MBA, Founder, Tiny Transitions Pediatric & Adult Sleep Consulting
Courtney Zentz, Founder of Tiny Transitions Sleep Consulting, is on a mission to change the way the world views sleep and provides accessible sleep coaching resources for all families to build healthy sleep habits in their homes for children of all ages. As an award-winning speaker, author, and Pediatric Sleep Expert, Courtney works intimately with families from around the world to teach healthy sleep habits to children and adults and believes that sleep is the foundation on which a happy home is built. Courtney is a frequent contributor to MindBodyGreen, Purple, NBC, Fatherly, Yahoo, Thrive Global, Romper, Parentology, Create & Cultivate, and Bustle, among other media outlets and parenting blogs.
Tiny Transitions
Ann Gabaldon
Certified Nurse Midwife & IBCLC
Ann Gabaldon is an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM). The changes a woman goes through during pregnancy, labor and postpartum touched her deeply through her own experience giving birth to her two children, which led her to become a doula, L&D nurse, lactation consultant, and now midwife. She has a deep appreciation for collaborative, informed care that supports a strong foundation for women as they take their first steps into motherhood. Ann has a special interest in preventative care with a focus on mindfulness, diet, and exercise as well as holistic postpartum care with specific attention to the unique breastfeeding relationship between mom and baby.
Ann Gabaldon
Yuliia Afonina
Early Childhood Development Expert & Art Therapy Coach
Yuliia is an early childhood educator passionate about the Montessori learning approach. She's a Cert III in Early Childhood Development, an Art Therapy Coach, and the founder and director of a Day Care Center and Kindergarten, where she helps shape the minds and hearts of little ones.
Yuliia Afonina
