Committee Descriptions

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Advocacy/Legal – Co-chairs: Mary Lou Moramarco and 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.

Community Engagement – Co-chairs: Tyra Gravesande & Raquel Ramos
- 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

Education –Program Managers: Danielle Tropea & Brook Cook (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

Grants – Chair: Lorraine Mejias
- 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.

Zipmilk Database – Chair: Danielle Tropea
- Maintain and market the NJ ZipMilk database to families and lactation professionals
Website – Co-chair: Danielle Tropea, 1 vacancy
- Maintain and expand the NJBC website
Social Media – Chair: Judy Schneider
- Create and schedule social media content