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Our History


In July 2001, the Department of of Public Health convened representatives from local health departments, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Woman, Infants, and Children (WIC), American Academy of Pediatrics, hospitals, community health centers, La Leche League of Connecticut, lactation consultants, nurses, nutritionists, parent educators, consumers, and formed the Connecticut Breastfeeding Coalition (CBC) to promote and support breastfeeding as the norm for infant and child feeding in Connecticut.

Surgeon General's Call to Action
Our Goals

  • To assure access to comprehensive, current, and culturally appropriate lactation care and service for all women, children and families. 
  • To ensure that breastfeeding is recognized as the normal and preferred method of feeding infants and young children. 
  • To ensure that all Federal, State, and local laws relating to child welfare and family law recognize and support the importance and practice of breastfeeding. ​
  • To increase protection, promotion, and support for breastfeeding mothers in the workforce.

 Board of Directors & Officers


CBC welcomes a diverse board and membership. We encourage those who are interested in serving on the board to contact us for more information. As a member you have the opportunity to serve on a committee of your choosing. Join Today!
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Monica Belyea
MPH,RD
CBC Board Chair
About Monica
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Megan Jalbert
MS, RDN
Communications

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About Megan
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Kathy Mason
MA, RNC, IBCLC
​Healthcare Committee Chair​
About Kathy
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Brianna Chaput
​Mothers & Families Committee Co-Chair
About Brianna
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Chandra Kelsey, MPH
MPH
CBC Past Co-Chair
About Chandra
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Jacqui Penda
CLC
​Employment Committee Chair
About Jacqui
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Chris Chase
ASA, MAAA
​CBC Treasurer
About Chris
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Marilyn Lonczak
MEd, RD, CLC
​Public Health Infrastructure Committee Chair​
About Marilyn
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Francie Penny
PhD, RN, MPH, MSN, IBCLC
​Research & Surveillance Committee Chair
About Francie
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Monika Costa
MSN, RN, IBCLC
Communities Committee Chair
ABOUT MONIKA
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Lisa MacLeod
Mothers & Families Committee Co-Chair
About Lisa
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Jennifer Schindler-Ruwisch
DrPH
​​CBC Secretary 
About Jennifer

Our By-Laws


As a non-profit, volunteer, member organization CBC is governed by our by-laws. Please click here to read.

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  • Home
    • About
    • Committees
    • Scholarship Awardees
    • Current Projects & Events
  • Membership
  • Laws
  • Breastfeeding Friendly
    • Campus Initiative
    • Child Care
    • Employers >
      • CT Breastfeeding Friendly Employers
  • Resources
  • Contact