Lifecycle WomanCare features a professional team of Certified Nurse-Midwives, Nurse Practitioners, and Registered Nurses, all of whom are passionate about providing a midwifery model of women’s healthcare that is safe, evidence-based, satisfying, and personal.Believing that the best health outcomes result when women are supported and involved in making decisions about their care, we seek as providers to develop lasting relationships with the women we serve.
We view these relationships and the trust and openness they engender as crucial to providing exemplary healthcare through every stage of a woman’s life.
Leadership Team
Jaime Weinstein | Executive Director
Jaime grew up in Bucks County. She graduated from Long Island University in 2002 with an Interdisciplinary Bachelor of Arts in Social Justice with a focus on women, religion, and international issues.
During her college years, Jaime was involved in fieldwork in the U.S., Israel, Turkey, and Northern Ireland, including volunteering in the medical offices of Planned Parenthood. Upon graduation, Jaime started her career as a Development Assistant for Soroptimist International of the Americas, a global volunteer organization that economically empowers women and girls by providing access to education.
Jaime gained experience within the Philadelphia non-profit sector through her work at The Franklin Institute as Development Communications Coordinator. After obtaining two graduate law degrees at Temple University, Jaime joined Horsham, PA-based FirstLease, Inc. where she rose through the ranks from a Contracts Manager to EVP/COO. Jaime, her husband and two children live in Warrington, PA.
“I am thrilled to have joined this amazing community. The work that this team does is inspiring. I come ready to listen, learn and help to support and build upon the critical mission of Lifecycle WomanCare,” Jaime said. “I am hopeful that together we can bring even more exceptional outcomes and empowerment to birthing individuals and their families. I will hold dear the spirit of this beloved organization while we seek to deliver and perpetuate the midwifery model of care in our community and beyond.”
Julie Cristol, CNM | Clinical Director
Julie, a Certified Nurse-Midwife, or CNM, has been catching babies and providing care to women since 1988. In 2011, she brought her skills to LWC. Two years later, Julie became the Director of Clinical Services and now supervises the clinical operations as well as providing hands-on care to women.
Prior to LWC, she worked at Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Chestnut Hill Hospital, Pennsylvania Hospital, and Hahnemann University Hospital. While at Pennsylvania Hospital for 14 years, Julie and her colleagues started a midwifery practice which continues to flourish today. In 2014, she completed a three-year training in inter-personal psychotherapy for post-partum depression. She is the Legislative Liaison for the Pennsylvania Affiliate of the American College of Nurse Midwives (ACNM) and a Lecturer at the University of Pennsylvania on “The Business of Midwifery.” Julie received a teaching award in 2012 from ACNM. She has degrees from Brown and Yale Universities.
When not taking care of women and babies, Julie enjoys bird watching and hanging out with her two grown sons and husband of many years.
Pam Brechbiel | Finance Director
Pam has worked and supported LWC since 2006. Pam’s day-to-day responsibilities are financial, but her entire career has been focused on assisting the healthcare world. Her duties at LWC include the oversight of financial operations including client-related insurance billing, employee payroll and benefits, as well as financial statements.
Previously, Pam worked at Main Line Health as Customer Service Manager, Deaconess Hospital, and Reid Hospital & Health Care Services. Pam has a BS from Indiana State University. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, antiquing, and motorcycle riding.
Chakia Brown | Office Manager
LWC Birthday: 2014
LWC Overview: Chakia coordinates LWC office functions, client navigation, and clinical support.
Moment of Pride: Supporting clients and staff at LWC.
Fun Fact: Chakia assists the younger women in our community as a volunteer for The Girl Scouts of Southeastern PA. She also donates time to the Red Cross, all while maintaining her commitment to her true passions – being a Mom and cooking.
Elena Comber, RN, BSN, IBCLC | Nurse Manager
As Nurse Manager, Elena oversees our nurses team, empowering them to provide the most comprehensive care to all LWC families. She supports the Clinical Director in development of clinical procedures and policies and coordinates neonatal simulation drills for clinical staff.
Elena has been a leader at TBC/LWC since she first joined our team over a decade ago in 2005. She began as a Clinical Assistant, and her trajectory at The Birth Center has been defined by remarkable growth. In addition to achieving her RN & BSN degree from Eastern University, in order to expand her ability to help more families, Elena pursued comprehensive training and experience in lactation support, and in 2015 was certified as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
In May 2017 she continues in her amazing service to LWC and has accepted the role of Nurse Manager.
Elena is also a mother of three, all born at The Birth Center!
Selena Shuman | Operations Manager
Selena joined LWC in 2008, at first in a part-time capacity, and then joined the team full-time in 2012. As Operations Manager, her responsibilities include finance, human resources facility management, and other miscellaneous operations.
Previously, she worked for IONX from 2007 until joining LWC full-time in 2012 and was self-employed as business consultant from 1995 to 2003.
Selena has a BA in Philosophy from Bryn Mawr College.
She is also something of a needle arts aficionado and enjoys reading, when she’s not busy parenting her two children.
Photo credit for staff pictures: David Harwi.
