Meet The B.L.A.C.K. Course Team
The B.L.A.C.K. Mission & Vision
Mission
To eliminate anti-black racism, decrease disparities and restore justice and equity in lactation education and practice. We shall fulfill this mission by educating aspiring lactation professionals, birth workers and all who serve Black women, birthing people & their families throughout the perinatal through postpartum period and beyond.
Vision
To diversify lactation education, reduce breastfeeding disparities and highlight the unique history and lived experience of Black mothers, fathers, birthing people and families in America and the African diaspora as it pertains to lactation.
Meet Ngozi Tibbs
Daughter, Mother, Wife, Aunt, Grandmother, and Sister-Friend
18 years of supporting birthing and breastfeeding families
Master’s in Public Health and a Bachelor’s in Maternal Child Health
Certified Blactation Educator - Expert
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Doula, childbirth educator and trainer
Certified Health & Nutrition Coach.
Certified Relationship Coach, Sexologist & Master Sex-Expert, Infant & Early Child Mental Health Consultant
Meet TaNefer Camara
Daughter, Mother, Wife, Aunt and Sister-Friend
17 years supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding
Certified Blactation Educator - Expert
Bachelors degree in Psychology and Health Education with an emphasis on community health and Masters in Health Care Administration
Former WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Traditional full spectrum birth worker, Post-Partum healer and Maternal Health Strategist
Meet Lydia O. Boyd
Daughter, Mother, Aunt, and Sister-Friend
15 years supporting families through pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and parenting
Certified Blactation Educator - Expert
Former WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
Certified Lactation Educator
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Elder, Prayer Warrior, Healer, Doula
Meet Felisha Floyd
Daughter, Mother, Wife, Aunt, and Sister-Friend
Bachelors degree in Public Service and Associates in Psychology
Certified Blactation Educator - Expert
Former WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Member of the Center for Social Inclusion (CSI)/Race Forward First Food Cohort/Racial Equity CSI Trainer
Former U.S. Military Spouse; retired after 20 years of service