About Us

Our Mission

The African American Breastfeeding Network Inc. was established in 2008 to improve maternal child health and champion breastfeeding equity by (1) advocating system/policy changes, (2) partnering with community allies and (3) implementing community-based, family-centered, culturally tailored health education and support services.

Our Founders

AABN was founded by Angelia Wilks-Tate (left) and Dalvery Blackwell (right) set their eyes on addressing breastfeeding disparities and came together on a sunny June afternoon with a host of community leaders to discuss forming an organization. At the time Dalvery, was a breastfeeding peer in Milwaukee County WIC program, and Angie was the MLK Heritage Health Center WIC Project, Director. The two together with supporters and advocates set-out on to create a community-led organization which has become known now as the African American Breastfeeding Network Inc. Dalvery serves as the agency's first Executive Director. Angie serves as the President of the Board Directors.

  • Rashidah Butler Jackson

    Board President

  • Erica Morrell

    Board Member

    Interim Treasurer

  • Mercedes Woods

    Board Secretary

  • Kanika Markland

    Board Member

  • Lakeesha Brown

    Board Member

  • Janalle Goosby

    Board Member

  • Dalvery Blackwell

    Executive Director, Co-Founder

  • Adrienne Smith

    Office Manager & Administrative Assistant

  • Michelle Wilkins

    WeRISE Program Manager / Doula

  • Shaday Sims

    Full-time Doula / WeRISE Program Assistant

  • Shay Knox

    Community Lactation Specialist

  • Khola Cooksey

    Community Lactation Specialist

  • Shay Landry

    Breastfeeding Coordinator

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