Elevating Maternal-Infant Care Through Evidence and Heart
Dr. Jimi Francis, PhD, RDN, LD, IBCLC, offers a uniquely integrative approach to supporting women and families. With over 30 years of experience as a clinician, researcher, and teacher with a solid background in nutrition science, she seamlessly combines clinical expertise with compassionate, practical care.
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Dr. Jimi Francis empowers healthcare professionals to bridge the gap between evidence-based practice and compassionate care.
Known for her engaging, heart-centered approach, Dr. Jimi inspires audiences to blend science with empathy—creating healthier beginnings for mothers, babies, and the generations that follow.
Distinguished Honors
Explore Dr. Jimi Francis’s distinguished awards and accolades that underscore her expertise, influence, and trusted reputation.
Outstanding Achievement
Dr. Jimi received the Outstanding Achievement Award for Faculty and Staff Publications from the University of Texas at Tyler for five consecutive years, reflecting a sustained record of excellence in scholarly publishing, underscoring a long-term commitment to advancing knowledge and enhancing the university’s research profile.
Excellence in Public Speaking
Dr. Jimi is a sought-after speaker who brings clarity and confidence to complex topics in nutrition and lactation. Her presentations receive top ratings for their evidence-based content, accessible explanations, and immediate relevance to professional practice.
Innovation in Research
Dr. Jimi was honored with the Innovative Research Award in recognition of outstanding creativity and impact of her research. This award highlights Dr. Francis’s ability to develop and lead groundbreaking research initiatives that advance knowledge and contribute meaningfully to science, health practice, and the academic community.
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Discover upcoming talks, workshops, and seminars featuring Dr. Jimi Francis, where you can connect and gain valuable professional insights.
The Path That Goes Somewhere Special: Harnessing Lived Experience for Empowerment
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In this keynote address, Dr. Jimi Francis brings a powerful blend of personal narrative and professional insight to challenge that divide. She reveals how her early experiences led her to a lifelong mission of improving maternal and infant outcomes through compassion, grit, and education.
Nourishing the Future: The Art & Science of Supporting Maternal-Infant Health Across Generations
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Through vivid storytelling and practical insight, Dr. Francis demonstrates how compassionate, evidence-based care has the power to transform not only individual outcomes but entire communities. She highlights the urgent need for adaptability in a rapidly changing healthcare environment and the enduring value of patient-centered care.
Breastfeeding and Beyond: The Clinical Power of Human Connection
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Dr. Jimi goes beyond just nutrient transfer. Through case studies and evidence-based strategies, participants will learn how to extend the power of connection beyond the immediate postpartum period, promoting resilience and long-term health.
Lactation, Nutrition, and the First 1000 Days: Building a Healthier Future
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Nutrition and lactation are key to programming metabolic, immune, and neurodevelopmental outcomes. This session highlights new research on the connection between maternal nutrition, human milk composition, and infant development. Participants will learn practical tools for incorporating nutrition and lactation science into clinical practice.
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Attendee Comments
This section highlights positive testimonials from clients, showcasing their experiences and satisfaction with our services.
Dr. Jimi Francis delivers engaging, evidence-based presentations that make complex science accessible, practical, and immediately meaningful for professional audiences.
Trieste, Italy
“Dr. Jimi’s presentation on human milk transfer was both rigorous and thought-provoking. Her research offered a fresh, systems-level framework for understanding milk production and transfer, grounded in physiology yet deeply relevant to clinical and translational science. This work bridges a critical gap between mechanistic insight and real-world application.”
University of Cork, Ireland
“Dr. Jimi’s case studies presentation at the Nutrition and Nurture Conference was a standout. She skillfully bridged research, clinical reasoning, and compassionate care, using real-world cases to deepen our understanding of how nutrition, physiology, and context shape lactation outcomes. The session challenged us to think more critically, communicate more clearly with families, and apply evidence with greater confidence and nuance in practice.”
Grange-Over-Sands,
Cumbria, UK
“Dr. Jimi Francis delivered one of the most impactful sessions I attended at ILCA. Her ability to weave cutting-edge research with clinical insight and real-world application was exceptional. This was the kind of session that reminds you why evidence-based, compassionate lactation care matters.”
Las Vegas, NV, USA
