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.
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Angie Wilks Tate
Board President
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Teya Harris
Board Secretary
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Jennifer Ortner
Board Member
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Rosetta Washington
Board Member
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Erica Morrell
Board Member
Interim Secretary
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Kanika Markland
Board Member
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Rashidah Butler Jackson
Board Member
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Lakeesha Brown
Board Member
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Dalvery Blackwell
Executive Director, Co-Founder
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Tenia Ruffin
Administrative Assistant & Office Manager
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Whitney Bingham
WeRISE Program Director / Doula
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Shaday Sims
Full-time Doula / WeRISE Program Assistant
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Shantique Smith-Hayes
Breastfeeding Coordinator
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Shay Knox
Community Lactation Specialist
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Khola Cooksey
Community Lactation Specialist
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Nigeria Nealy
Community Lactation Specialist