Maternity Care Coalition
Breastfeeding Latinas is an experienced program coordinator at Maternity Care Coalition since October 2019, focusing on community-specific program development and addressing health issues related to pregnant women and young families. Concurrently, Breastfeeding Latinas serves as a research assistant at Christiana Care Health System, contributing to a study aimed at increasing breastfeeding duration among low-income Puerto Rican mothers. As a lactation consultant for various organizations, including Breastfeeding Latinas and Maven Clinic, Breastfeeding Latinas provides culturally sensitive lactation support and education. The educational background includes a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services from the University of Phoenix, and an Associate’s degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management from National University College-Bayamon, alongside certifications as a lactation consultant.
Maternity Care Coalition
Since 1980, Maternity Care Coalition has assisted more than 145,000 families throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania, focusing particularly on neighborhoods with high rates of poverty, infant mortality, health disparities, and changing immigration patterns. We know a family’s needs change as they go through the pregnancy and their child’s first years and we offer a range of services and programs for every step along the way. Our Mission The mission of Maternity Care Coalition is to improve the health and well-being of pregnant women and parenting families, and enhance school readiness for children 0-3. Our Vision MCC envisions an equitable future where all families are healthy and connected, with all children thriving and ready to learn. - Each child is welcomed - Each person is nurtured and achieves their full potential - Parents and guardians are empowered to care for themselves and their children - Communities understand and act upon the imperative to provide systematic support - As a result, all families and individuals are healthy, connected and economically self-sufficient and all children thrive and are ready to learn.