- Advocacy/Legal – Co-chairs: Ellen Maughan, Sharon Tanis
- 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: Veronica Briggs and Lorraine Mejias
- Foster collaborations with other organizations
- Maintain NJBC membership records and connect with new members
- Coordinate workplace recognition program
- Education – Co-chairs: Chelly Andrews, Sarah Mueller-Robbins
- 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. The education committee also provides support and resources for aspiring IBCLCs through mentoring connections, pathway navigation, and more.
- Contact Info: njbc.education@gmail.com
- Grants – Co-chairs: Mary Turbek, 1 Vacancy
- 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.
- Lactation Equity – Co-chairs: Nasheeda Pollard
- This committee is focused on reducing inequity within the lactation field in the state of New Jersey. Reviewing areas where inequities exist and creating plans to reduce/eliminate these inequities. Areas of overlap with other NJBC committees may occur and we will combine efforts when necessary.
- Marketing/Communications – Co-chairs: Danielle Tropea and Colleen Goidel
- Create brand identity to increase NJBC statewide visibility
- Maintain and market the NJ ZipMilk database to families and lactation professionals
- Communicate with other NJ lactation coalitions and consortia to coordinate joint efforts
- Create and schedule social media content
- Maintain and expand the NJBC website
- Interest Form: https://forms.gle/9E8L1kNFCvjX7xEM6
For questions: please contact NJBreastfeedingCoalition@gmail.com.
