Christyn “Chrissy” Rodeheaver, CBS, BFPC, Doula, is breaking new ground as a breastfeeding advocate and connector across West Virginia. As a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor and the Hospital Liaison to WVU Children’s Hospital for the WV Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, an

Tawanda Logan-Hurt, BSW, IBCLC, Doula, is dedicated to improving breastfeeding support and equity across Mississippi. As the newly appointed Mississippi WIC State Breastfeeding Coordinator, she is vital in shaping policies and programs that support breastfeeding families statewide. Before stepping i

Naomi Bar-Yam, ACSW, PhD, has worked in maternal and child health for over 35 years as an educator, researcher, advocate, and writer. Our newest CHAMPion of the Week is a recognized expert on social and institutional policies that support breastfeeding and is thoroughly versed in the technical, proc

Staysha Quentrill, CPM, is a dedicated midwife and passionate advocate for family-centered birth care. With over a decade of experience in birth work, Staysha has supported families in various capacities, including as a doula, Certified Lactation Counselor, midwifery assistant, and childbirth educat