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) who set their eyes on addressing breastfeeding disparities and came together on a sunny June afternoon in 2008 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 current Executive Director.

  • Rashidah Butler Jackson

    Board President

  • Janalle Goosby

    Board Secretary

  • Erica Morrell

    Board Treasurer

  • Tanisha Daniels

    Board Member

  • Kanika Markland

    Board Member

  • Rachael Bush

    Board Member

  • Dalvery Blackwell

    Executive Director, Co-Founder

  • Alexis Wilson

    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

  • Open Position

    Breastfeeding Coordinator

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