Interested in joining one of our committees? Please complete this form: https://forms.gle/9E8L1kNFCvjX7xEM6
- Advocacy/Legal – Co-chairs: Mary Lou Moramarco & Kathryn McLaughlin
- Develops and spearheads the NJBC’s initiatives on legal, advocacy and policy priorities affecting lactation in New Jersey. Works with partners, government and individuals to implement lactation laws and advocacy efforts.
- Contact info: njbcadvocacy@gmail.com
- Community Engagement – Co-chairs: Jillian Faulks & Noelle Tongue
- Foster collaborations with other organizations
- Communicate with other NJ lactation coalitions and consortia to coordinate joint efforts
- Maintain NJBC membership records and connect with new members
- Contact info: njbreastfeedingcoalition@gmail.com
- Education
- Program Managers: Danielle Tropea (Lactation Professional Navigator Program), Danice Miranda & Michelle Brill (Breastfeeding-Friendly Childcare Training Project)
- The purpose of the Education Committee is to develop educational materials and provide continued guidance for community members regarding lactation-specific topics including but not limited to breastfeeding in the workplace and support for breastfeeding families in child care facilities.
- Contact info: njbc.education@gmail.com
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- Grants – Co-chairs: Justin Silpe & Sindy Ferreira
- The purpose of the Grant Committee is to explore and secure funding for the NJBC: to support a paid director, and to put the NJBC on a stable, sustainable financial footing so that the mission of the NJBC can continue and expand.
- Contact info: njbreastfeedingcoalition@gmail.com
- NJ Zipmilk Database – Chair: Danielle Tropea
- Maintain and market the NJ ZipMilk database to families and lactation professionals
- Contact info: njbreastfeedingcoalition@gmail.com
- Website/Marketing – Co-chair: Danielle Tropea, 1 vacancy
- Maintain and expand the NJBC website
- Contact info: njbreastfeedingcoalition@gmail.com
- Social Media – Chair: Judy Schneider
- Create and schedule social media content
- Contact info: njbreastfeedingcoalition@gmail.com
Interest Form: https://forms.gle/9E8L1kNFCvjX7xEM6
For questions: please contact NJBreastfeedingCoalition@gmail.com.
