CHEER is proud to recognize Santa Barbara County WIC as our CHAMPion of the Week for its outstanding leadership and impact in advancing breastfeeding equity on California’s Central Coast. Serving approximately 19,020 participants each month, Santa Barbara County WIC primarily supports Latina famil

Since joining the CHEER International Group (CHEERing), Willow Appleby, MA, LLB, has been a powerful advocate for human rights, dignity, and justice for women and girls affected by displacement. Originally from the United Kingdom, Willow holds both a law degree and

With more than two decades of experience caring for mothers and babies, Artrina Stephens, BS, MSN, RNC-OB, has dedicated her career to making sure every family receives the best possible start. A passionate maternal-child health leader and nursing educator, Artrina brings 23 years of experience acro

Meet Jaime Unser, a breastfeeding advocate and dedicated Breastfeeding Peer Counselor with the Tennessee Department of Health’s Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Every day, Jaime supports mothers across Tennessee as they navigate their breastfeeding journeys, helping them m

For more than 22 years, Nandi A. Marshall, DrPH, MPH, CHES, CLC, CDE, has been a driving force for maternal and child health equity through community engagement. While she has been a breastfeeding advocate her entire life, her work specifically focused on breastfeeding began about 16 years ago follo

Mirre “Luna” Groenewold’s dedication to maternal and infant health shines through every part of her work, making her a truly deserving CHAMPion of the Week. As a Field Manager with the CHEER International Group (CHEERing) and a European Solidarity Corps Volun

Melissa Joseph, MD, is a Family Medicine resident physician at the Colquitt Regional Family Medicine Residency Program, where she is building a career grounded in compassionate, patient-centered care. As an intern with a strong interest in obstetrics and p

Congratulations to Norton Sound Regional Hospital (NSRH), CHEER’s CHAMPion of the Week! NSRH has officially been re-designated as a Baby-Friendly hospital, marking an extraordinary achievement that reflects y

Congratulations to Marshall Health Network, CHEER’s CHAMPion of the Week, for launching a breastfeeding support policy that strengthens care for mothers and babies across their network. Melanie Akers, Vice President of Women’s & Children’

For nearly two decades, Angela Ferguson-Parker has been a trusted source of guidance, compassion, and expertise for new families at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center (SMRMC) in McComb, Mississippi. As a Lactation Counselor in the Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP) Departmen