Mariel Pastor Knoll, MSN, RNC, CNL, PHN, IBCLC, is an international board-certified lactation consultant who has been in practice for nine years for inpatient and outpatient clients providing lactation consultation, support, and education. Previous experience includes prestigious hospitals, notably Providence Holy Cross Medical Center (PHCMC) and Kaiser Permanente Panorama City. She is currently serving the San Fernando area residents. Former Chair of the Breastfeeding Task Force at PHCMC, which consists of hospital and local community stakeholders for ongoing outreach and continuity of care (Northeast Valley WIC and Welcome Baby).
Knoll is also a seasoned nurse educator with seven years of experience in academia in the greater Los Angeles County region. She continues to teach maternity-focused courses, both theory, and clinical instruction, among other nursing courses. Her extensive RN pre-licensure teaching experience was acquired from public and private institutions, namely, University of California, Los Angeles, University of California, Irvine, California State University, Northridge, Mt. Saint Mary's University, and American Career College.