World Breastfeeding Week.
The NYSBC is an organization made up of lactation consultants, health care providers, regional breastfeeding coaltions and the major statewide maternal and child health organizations.
Mission Statement
The mission of the NYSBC is to improve the health of New Yorkers by working collaboratively to promote, protect, and support breastfeeding as the norm in New York State.
Vision Statement
In New York State, breastfeeding is supported in all environments to promote optimal health and development.
Board of Directors
Chairperson
Susan Vierczhalek MD
Vice Chairperson
Karen Hylton-McGuire RN, MSN, IBCLC
Corresponding Secretary
Stephanie Sosnowski, BS, ICCE, IBCLC
Recording Secretary
Ann Marie Paraszczuk, Ed.D., RNC, IBCLC
Treasurer
Lorelei Michels, DO, IBCLC
Public Policy Committee Chair
Theresa Landau
Other Board Members
Mary Applegate
Julia Block
Lorraine Boyd
Camille Clare
Mary K. Comtois
Barb Dennison
Christie Finch
Norma Garcia
Johanna Hagelthorn
Patty Lane
Melissa Lawlor
Rachel Murray
Brooke Pate
Jenny Staebell
Laura Staff
Ruth Lawrence
Sharon Marshall Taylor
Roseanne Motti
C. Melissa Morelli-Walsh
Left Photo- a few of the Board Members at our 2018 Conference: Seated, left to right: Dr. Julia Block, Stephanie Sosnowski, Melissa Lawlor, Mary K. Comtois. Standing, left to right: Norma Garcia,
Ann Maria Paraszczuk, PhD, Theresa Landau, Trish MacEnroe, Hillary Anderson, Dr. Susan Vierzchalek, Dr. Lorelei Michels, Roseanne Motti.
Right Photos: Board members prior to and during the 2018 Conference
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