Minnesota Breastfeeding Coalition upcoming events

Webinar: Introduction to Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies (IYCF-E) (18 Aug 2026)

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Please join us for a free webinar on Tuesday, August 18 in honor of National Breastfeeding Month.

We're grateful to the SAFE Team for lending their expertise for this webinar!

Register for the webinar here. The webinar will not be recorded.

Note: Continuing education credits were not applied for. However, non-approved educational sessions may still be counted in certain circumstances. See this guide for more information.

Abstract

This session will define infant and young child feeding in emergencies (IYCF-E) and the importance of implementing IYCF-E. Using the SAFE (Support and Advocacy for Feeding in Emergencies) Team model, the author aims to highlight the responsibility of the infant feeding specialist in supporting infant and young child feeding in emergencies (IYCF-E), including the infant feeding specialist's role in both disaster preparedness, response, and recovery while focusing on equity, interprofessional IYCF-E education, training, and collaboration. Participants will learn how to use the CDC IYCF-E Toolkit and Rapid Needs Assessment (RNA) to support their own communities. This model was developed by the North Carolina Breastfeeding Coalition (NCBfC) in response to the Hurricane Helene disaster in Western NC.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to describe the hierarchy of safe infant feeding as it relates to working with infants, young children, and families in crisis situations.
Identify three key challenges for families with infants and young children when faced with emergency situations.
Participants will be able to identify three key components of the CDC IYCF-E Toolkit + Rapid Needs Assessment and demonstrate how to implement these resources during an active disaster response.
Apply problem-solving strategies to reduce risks in infant feeding, specifically when confronted with limited supplies, challenging environmental conditions, and complex ethical considerations during emergency response.

Presenter: Ashley Mickelson, M.S., CCC-SLP, SLP, IBCLC

Ashley Mickelson, M.S., CCC-SLP, IBCLC, is a visionary leader who is strategically leveraging her clinical expertise to build the next generation of disaster response infrastructure. With a highly specialized background as a medical Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) and International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), she focuses on the critical, complex intersection of feeding and swallowing across the lifespan. Ashley is pioneering the integration of these medical specialties into the chaotic environment of disaster relief.

She has served as a pivotal digital coordinator for the SAFE Team and an infant feeding specialist in disaster response, recognizing that data management and seamless, behind-the-scenes communication are essential for saving lives. Her commitment extends to IYCF-E research and collaborative work with state agencies, establishing her as a rising expert. Ashley currently sits as a subject-matter expert on the VOAD Children and Disasters Subcommittee, where she champions proactive preparedness, demonstrating the foresight necessary to ensure vulnerable infants receive specialized, high-quality care, transforming temporary relief into long-term systemic resilience.

Webinar: Aligning Strategy and Systems to Improve Breastfeeding Outcomes: Five Years of the Continuity of Care Blueprint (19 Aug 2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Join NACCHO on August 19, 2026, for an informative and engaging webinar highlighting five years of progress implementing NACCHO’s Continuity of Care in Breastfeeding Support Blueprint. With more than 45 counties and communities applying Blueprint recommendations through capacity-building workshops, peer learning, and tailored technical assistance, this session will showcase key successes, lessons learned, and practical strategies that demonstrate opportunities for measurable systems change within local health departments, community-based organizations, and their partners.

Birth Justice Summit (20 Aug 2026)

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

MBC Board Meeting (20 Aug 2026)

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The monthly meeting of the MBC Board of Directors occurs on the third Thursday of each month from 7 - 8 p.m. Contact MBC Board Chair Sierra Leone' Williams if you are interested in attending or have an agenda item to add.

Chocolate Milk Day (22 Aug 2026)

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT

MBC Grants Subcommittee Meeting (27 Aug 2026)

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT

The Grants and Fundraising subcommittee meets on the 4th Thursday of the month from 1 - 2 p.m.

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/27572723516208?p=WvehKTLa0s842Cl6r2

Meeting ID: 275 727 235 162 08

Passcode: N9R4QS6B

Latch and Learn with CCM Health (27 Aug 2026)

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Connect with experts from CCM Health, celebrate National Breastfeeding Month, and win prizes at this event in Montevideo! Registration is recommended, but not required. Register here.

MBC Event Planning Subcommittee Meeting (2 Sep 2026)

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The Events subcommittee meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 12-1 p.m.

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/258634010621160?p=ssiEjKS3iTvJsDOG43

Meeting ID: 258 634 010 621 160

Passcode: Vv2S3eu2

MBC Next Gen Subcommittee Meeting (8 Sep 2026)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The Next Gen subcommittee meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 12 - 1 p.m.

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/235793951320781?p=2K8dfV6EyvL2MD5EKL

Meeting ID: 235 793 951 320 781

Passcode: p4yN7mL7

MBC Finance Subcommittee Meeting (8 Sep 2026)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The Finance subcommittee meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 12 - 1 p.m.

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 279 848 864 877

Passcode: zc3aN9qe

2026 ND Biennial Breastfeeding Conference, Simply the Breast (10 Sep 2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Cost: $99; 6 continuing education credits have been applied for

For more information or to register visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-nd-biennial-breastfeeding-conference-simply-the-breast-tickets-1982719363991

MBC Steering Committee Meeting (16 Sep 2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Bi-Monthly Steering Committee Meeting

Odd months, every third Wednesday,
11 am to 12 pm CT

The Minnesota Breastfeeding Coalition (MBC) invites our members and breastfeeding advocates of all kinds interested in our mission to attend!

Steering Committee meetings are:

A place for for MBC to share its board and subcommittee activities with members and the public.
An open forum for idea-sharing between MBC, its members, and the community.
An opportunity to network with other breastfeeding advocates and professionals.

The agenda will include:

A general update from the executive director and/or MBC Board chair.
A report from each MBC subcommittee.
Learning opportunities about subcommittees, teams, local/regional/cultural/tribal coalitions, data, trends, or other topics related to infant feeding.
Time for participants to share news, trends, activities, or data.

Submit specific agenda items: director@mnbreastfeedingcoalition.org

Call-in information will be sent to registered participants. You must be a registered user or added as a guest to attend.

MBC Board Meeting (17 Sep 2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Practical Strategies for Optimizing Infant Feeding Outcomes (18 Sep 2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

This year's speaker is Speaker is Jennifer Hafele, M. Ed., IBCLC of Mama Bear Family Care. 7 continuing education credits were applied for. This event is hosted by Todd Wadena Healthy Connections. Contact Sarah Riedel for more information.

MBC Governance Subcommittee Meeting (22 Sep 2026)

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Meets every other month on the fourth Tuesday. Contact Barb King for more details.

MBC Grants Subcommittee Meeting (24 Sep 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT

The Grants and Fundraising subcommittee meets on the 4th Thursday of the month from 1 - 2 p.m.

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/27572723516208?p=WvehKTLa0s842Cl6r2

Meeting ID: 275 727 235 162 08

Passcode: N9R4QS6B

MBC Event Planning Subcommittee Meeting (7 Oct 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The Events subcommittee meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 12-1 p.m.

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/258634010621160?p=ssiEjKS3iTvJsDOG43

Meeting ID: 258 634 010 621 160

Passcode: Vv2S3eu2

2026 Minnesota Breastfeeding Coalition Annual Conference (8 Oct 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Thursday and Friday, October 8–9, 2026
Wilder Center
451 Lexington Parkway North
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55104

We invite you to join us for two full days of education, networking, and camaraderie at our 2026 conference and annual meeting!

Keynote speaker: Catherine Watson Genna, BS, IBCLC

Calibration: Early Control of Milk Production (60 minutes/1.0 E-CERPs)
Tongue Tie: Back to the Drawing Board—Discovery through Research (90 minutes/1.5 L-CERPs)
Differentiating Normal Newborn Weight Loss from Breastfeeding Failure (90 minutes/1.5 L-CERPs
Reflux, GERD, and Breastfeeding (105 minutes/1.75 L-CERPs)
PLUS: Sucking Skills & Supportive Techniques Workshop (90 minutes/1.5 E-CERPs)

Other sessions: The Roots of Racial Inequities in Breastfeeding; Parent Experience Panel; Coalition Spotlight; MBC Annual Meeting; State of the State

Workshop topics: Breastfeeding infants with congenital heart disease; breastfeeding and neonatal abstinence syndrome; storage and handling of breastmilk; and more!

Silent auction
The silent auction will be open from October 1 to October 9. To donate an item, service, tickets, or anything else, email a description, photo, and estimated value to Tipper at director@mnbreastfeedingcoalition.org. A limited number of items can be added to the auction during conference.

MBC's 20th birthday party and evening social gathering
Plans are underway to celebrate MBC's 20th birthday! Location and date to be determined.

Conference hotels
We have secured conference hotel rates at two hotels.

Courtyard by Marriott, St. Paul Downtown—$149/night (plus parking; book by September 2)
DoubleTree by Hilton, 2540 North Cleveland Avenue, Roseville, Minnesota—$129/night (book by September 17)

Parking: Parking at the Wilder Center is free.

Scholarships: We understand that registration costs can be a barrier to participation. This year, we are offering a limited number of scholarships to help make this conference more accessible. The application is now available; applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Want to support the scholarship program? Click here.

Sponsorships and exhibitor information: Sponsors and exhibitors are welcome. Your contributions help us to provide an amazing educational and networking experience for our attendees. See the sponsorship levels and perks.

Additional information

Registration closes on October 5, 2026. A limited number of walk-ins may be accommodated; however, we cannot guarantee food will be provided. There are several restaurants within close walking distance. Please email eventplanning@mnbreastfeedingcoalition.org to discuss possible walk-in accommodations.
If you participate in a local, regional, or cultural breastfeeding coalition in Minnesota and are not given the option to register at the member rate, please email director@mnbreastfeedingcoalition.org to have your account updated.
Please visit our conference webpage periodically to see event details as they develop.

2026 Annual Conference Exhibitors and Sponsors (8 Oct 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

We are excited to announce that on Thursday and Friday, October 8 & 9, 2026, the Minnesota Breastfeeding Coalition (MBC) will host its in-person two-day Annual Conference at the Wilder Center in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Our keynote speaker is Catherine Watson Genna, BA, IBCLC, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and renowned clinical expert, speaker, and author. Read more about Catherine here.

Our audience will include physicians, midwives, nurses, lactation consultants and counselors, public health professionals, speech-language pathologists, and more. Approximately 150 attendees are expected from throughout Minnesota and neighboring states. Your sponsorship is essential to providing the high-quality, engaging educational and networking experience that this conference is known for.

This year, we have a very limited number of exhibitor spaces, and they will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Small non-profit and community organizations are encouraged to inquire about providing brochures or other printed material for display at the MBC table.

Sponsorship categories:

Other sponsorship ideas:

Want to sponsor the event for an amount not listed? Email eventplanning@mnbreastfeedingcoalition.org to request an invoice.

Want to sponsor part of all or part of MBC's 20th birthday party on Thursday evening? Email eventplanning@mnbreastfeedingcoalition.org.

Want to provide an in-kind donation to our silent auction? Email eventplanning@mnbreastfeedingcoalition.org for more info.

MBC Next Gen Subcommittee Meeting (13 Oct 2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The Next Gen subcommittee meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 12 - 1 p.m.

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/235793951320781?p=2K8dfV6EyvL2MD5EKL

Meeting ID: 235 793 951 320 781

Passcode: p4yN7mL7

MBC Finance Subcommittee Meeting (13 Oct 2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The Finance subcommittee meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 12 - 1 p.m.

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 279 848 864 877

Passcode: zc3aN9qe

MBC Board Meeting (15 Oct 2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

MBC Grants Subcommittee Meeting (22 Oct 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

The Grants and Fundraising subcommittee meets on the 4th Thursday of the month from 1 - 2 p.m.

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/27572723516208?p=WvehKTLa0s842Cl6r2

Meeting ID: 275 727 235 162 08

Passcode: N9R4QS6B

MBC Event Planning Subcommittee Meeting (4 Nov 2026)

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

The Events subcommittee meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 12-1 p.m.

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/258634010621160?p=ssiEjKS3iTvJsDOG43

Meeting ID: 258 634 010 621 160

Passcode: Vv2S3eu2

MBC Next Gen Subcommittee Meeting (10 Nov 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

The Next Gen subcommittee meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 12 - 1 p.m.

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/235793951320781?p=2K8dfV6EyvL2MD5EKL

Meeting ID: 235 793 951 320 781

Passcode: p4yN7mL7

MBC Finance Subcommittee Meeting (10 Nov 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

The Finance subcommittee meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 12 - 1 p.m.

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 279 848 864 877

Passcode: zc3aN9qe

MBC Steering Committee Meeting (18 Nov 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Bi-Monthly Steering Committee Meeting

Odd months, every third Wednesday,
11 am to 12 pm CT

The Minnesota Breastfeeding Coalition (MBC) invites our members and breastfeeding advocates of all kinds interested in our mission to attend!

Steering Committee meetings are:

A place for for MBC to share its board and subcommittee activities with members and the public.
An open forum for idea-sharing between MBC, its members, and the community.
An opportunity to network with other breastfeeding advocates and professionals.

The agenda will include:

A general update from the executive director and/or MBC Board chair.
A report from each MBC subcommittee.
Learning opportunities about subcommittees, teams, local/regional/cultural/tribal coalitions, data, trends, or other topics related to infant feeding.
Time for participants to share news, trends, activities, or data.

Submit specific agenda items: director@mnbreastfeedingcoalition.org

Call-in information will be sent to registered participants. You must be a registered user or added as a guest to attend.

MBC Governance Subcommittee Meeting (24 Nov 2026)

Tue, 24 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Meets every other month on the fourth Tuesday. Contact Barb King for more details.

MBC Grants Subcommittee Meeting (26 Nov 2026)

Thu, 26 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT

The Grants and Fundraising subcommittee meets on the 4th Thursday of the month from 1 - 2 p.m.

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/27572723516208?p=WvehKTLa0s842Cl6r2

Meeting ID: 275 727 235 162 08

Passcode: N9R4QS6B

MBC Event Planning Subcommittee Meeting (2 Dec 2026)

Wed, 02 Dec 2026 18:00:00 GMT

The Events subcommittee meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 12-1 p.m.

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/258634010621160?p=ssiEjKS3iTvJsDOG43

Meeting ID: 258 634 010 621 160

Passcode: Vv2S3eu2

MBC Next Gen Subcommittee Meeting (8 Dec 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 18:00:00 GMT

The Next Gen subcommittee meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 12 - 1 p.m.

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/235793951320781?p=2K8dfV6EyvL2MD5EKL

Meeting ID: 235 793 951 320 781

Passcode: p4yN7mL7

MBC Finance Subcommittee Meeting (8 Dec 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 18:00:00 GMT

The Finance subcommittee meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 12 - 1 p.m.

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 279 848 864 877

Passcode: zc3aN9qe

MBC Grants Subcommittee Meeting (24 Dec 2026)

Thu, 24 Dec 2026 19:00:00 GMT

The Grants and Fundraising subcommittee meets on the 4th Thursday of the month from 1 - 2 p.m.

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/27572723516208?p=WvehKTLa0s842Cl6r2

Meeting ID: 275 727 235 162 08

Passcode: N9R4QS6B

MBC Event Planning Subcommittee Meeting (6 Jan 2027)

Wed, 06 Jan 2027 18:00:00 GMT

The Events subcommittee meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 12-1 p.m.

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/258634010621160?p=ssiEjKS3iTvJsDOG43

Meeting ID: 258 634 010 621 160

Passcode: Vv2S3eu2

MBC Next Gen Subcommittee Meeting (12 Jan 2027)

Tue, 12 Jan 2027 18:00:00 GMT

The Next Gen subcommittee meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 12 - 1 p.m.

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/235793951320781?p=2K8dfV6EyvL2MD5EKL

Meeting ID: 235 793 951 320 781

Passcode: p4yN7mL7

MBC Finance Subcommittee Meeting (12 Jan 2027)

Tue, 12 Jan 2027 18:00:00 GMT

The Finance subcommittee meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 12 - 1 p.m.

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 279 848 864 877

Passcode: zc3aN9qe

MBC Steering Committee Meeting (20 Jan 2027)

Wed, 20 Jan 2027 17:00:00 GMT

Bi-Monthly Steering Committee Meeting

Odd months, every third Wednesday,
11 am to 12 pm CT

The Minnesota Breastfeeding Coalition (MBC) invites our members and breastfeeding advocates of all kinds interested in our mission to attend!

Steering Committee meetings are:

A place for for MBC to share its board and subcommittee activities with members and the public.
An open forum for idea-sharing between MBC, its members, and the community.
An opportunity to network with other breastfeeding advocates and professionals.

The agenda will include:

A general update from the executive director and/or MBC Board chair.
A report from each MBC subcommittee.
Learning opportunities about subcommittees, teams, local/regional/cultural/tribal coalitions, data, trends, or other topics related to infant feeding.
Time for participants to share news, trends, activities, or data.

Submit specific agenda items: director@mnbreastfeedingcoalition.org

Call-in information will be sent to registered participants. You must be a registered user or added as a guest to attend.

MBC Governance Subcommittee Meeting (26 Jan 2027)

Tue, 26 Jan 2027 18:00:00 GMT

Meets every other month on the fourth Tuesday. Contact Barb King for more details.

MBC Grants Subcommittee Meeting (28 Jan 2027)

Thu, 28 Jan 2027 19:00:00 GMT

The Grants and Fundraising subcommittee meets on the 4th Thursday of the month from 1 - 2 p.m.

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/27572723516208?p=WvehKTLa0s842Cl6r2

Meeting ID: 275 727 235 162 08

Passcode: N9R4QS6B

MBC Event Planning Subcommittee Meeting (3 Feb 2027)

Wed, 03 Feb 2027 18:00:00 GMT

The Events subcommittee meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 12-1 p.m.

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/258634010621160?p=ssiEjKS3iTvJsDOG43

Meeting ID: 258 634 010 621 160

Passcode: Vv2S3eu2

MBC Next Gen Subcommittee Meeting (9 Feb 2027)

Tue, 09 Feb 2027 18:00:00 GMT

The Next Gen subcommittee meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 12 - 1 p.m.

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/235793951320781?p=2K8dfV6EyvL2MD5EKL

Meeting ID: 235 793 951 320 781

Passcode: p4yN7mL7

MBC Finance Subcommittee Meeting (9 Feb 2027)

Tue, 09 Feb 2027 18:00:00 GMT

The Finance subcommittee meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 12 - 1 p.m.

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 279 848 864 877

Passcode: zc3aN9qe

MBC Grants Subcommittee Meeting (25 Feb 2027)

Thu, 25 Feb 2027 19:00:00 GMT

The Grants and Fundraising subcommittee meets on the 4th Thursday of the month from 1 - 2 p.m.

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/27572723516208?p=WvehKTLa0s842Cl6r2

Meeting ID: 275 727 235 162 08

Passcode: N9R4QS6B

MBC Event Planning Subcommittee Meeting (3 Mar 2027)

Wed, 03 Mar 2027 18:00:00 GMT

The Events subcommittee meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 12-1 p.m.

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/258634010621160?p=ssiEjKS3iTvJsDOG43

Meeting ID: 258 634 010 621 160

Passcode: Vv2S3eu2

MBC Next Gen Subcommittee Meeting (9 Mar 2027)

Tue, 09 Mar 2027 18:00:00 GMT

The Next Gen subcommittee meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 12 - 1 p.m.

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/235793951320781?p=2K8dfV6EyvL2MD5EKL

Meeting ID: 235 793 951 320 781

Passcode: p4yN7mL7

MBC Finance Subcommittee Meeting (9 Mar 2027)

Tue, 09 Mar 2027 18:00:00 GMT

The Finance subcommittee meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 12 - 1 p.m.

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 279 848 864 877

Passcode: zc3aN9qe

MBC Steering Committee Meeting (17 Mar 2027)

Wed, 17 Mar 2027 16:00:00 GMT

Bi-Monthly Steering Committee Meeting

Odd months, every third Wednesday,
11 am to 12 pm CT

The Minnesota Breastfeeding Coalition (MBC) invites our members and breastfeeding advocates of all kinds interested in our mission to attend!

Steering Committee meetings are:

A place for for MBC to share its board and subcommittee activities with members and the public.
An open forum for idea-sharing between MBC, its members, and the community.
An opportunity to network with other breastfeeding advocates and professionals.

The agenda will include:

A general update from the executive director and/or MBC Board chair.
A report from each MBC subcommittee.
Learning opportunities about subcommittees, teams, local/regional/cultural/tribal coalitions, data, trends, or other topics related to infant feeding.
Time for participants to share news, trends, activities, or data.

Submit specific agenda items: director@mnbreastfeedingcoalition.org

Call-in information will be sent to registered participants. You must be a registered user or added as a guest to attend.

MBC Governance Subcommittee Meeting (23 Mar 2027)

Tue, 23 Mar 2027 17:00:00 GMT

Meets every other month on the fourth Tuesday. Contact Barb King for more details.

MBC Grants Subcommittee Meeting (25 Mar 2027)

Thu, 25 Mar 2027 18:00:00 GMT

The Grants and Fundraising subcommittee meets on the 4th Thursday of the month from 1 - 2 p.m.

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/27572723516208?p=WvehKTLa0s842Cl6r2

Meeting ID: 275 727 235 162 08

Passcode: N9R4QS6B

MBC Event Planning Subcommittee Meeting (7 Apr 2027)

Wed, 07 Apr 2027 17:00:00 GMT

The Events subcommittee meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 12-1 p.m.

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/258634010621160?p=ssiEjKS3iTvJsDOG43

Meeting ID: 258 634 010 621 160

Passcode: Vv2S3eu2

MBC Next Gen Subcommittee Meeting (13 Apr 2027)

Tue, 13 Apr 2027 17:00:00 GMT

The Next Gen subcommittee meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 12 - 1 p.m.

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/235793951320781?p=2K8dfV6EyvL2MD5EKL

Meeting ID: 235 793 951 320 781

Passcode: p4yN7mL7

MBC Finance Subcommittee Meeting (13 Apr 2027)

Tue, 13 Apr 2027 17:00:00 GMT

The Finance subcommittee meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 12 - 1 p.m.

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 279 848 864 877

Passcode: zc3aN9qe

MBC Grants Subcommittee Meeting (22 Apr 2027)

Thu, 22 Apr 2027 18:00:00 GMT

The Grants and Fundraising subcommittee meets on the 4th Thursday of the month from 1 - 2 p.m.

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/27572723516208?p=WvehKTLa0s842Cl6r2

Meeting ID: 275 727 235 162 08

Passcode: N9R4QS6B

MBC Event Planning Subcommittee Meeting (5 May 2027)

Wed, 05 May 2027 17:00:00 GMT

The Events subcommittee meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 12-1 p.m.

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/258634010621160?p=ssiEjKS3iTvJsDOG43

Meeting ID: 258 634 010 621 160

Passcode: Vv2S3eu2

MBC Next Gen Subcommittee Meeting (11 May 2027)

Tue, 11 May 2027 17:00:00 GMT

The Next Gen subcommittee meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 12 - 1 p.m.

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/235793951320781?p=2K8dfV6EyvL2MD5EKL

Meeting ID: 235 793 951 320 781

Passcode: p4yN7mL7

MBC Finance Subcommittee Meeting (11 May 2027)

Tue, 11 May 2027 17:00:00 GMT

The Finance subcommittee meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 12 - 1 p.m.

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 279 848 864 877

Passcode: zc3aN9qe

MBC Steering Committee Meeting (19 May 2027)

Wed, 19 May 2027 16:00:00 GMT

Bi-Monthly Steering Committee Meeting

Odd months, every third Wednesday,
11 am to 12 pm CT

The Minnesota Breastfeeding Coalition (MBC) invites our members and breastfeeding advocates of all kinds interested in our mission to attend!

Steering Committee meetings are:

A place for for MBC to share its board and subcommittee activities with members and the public.
An open forum for idea-sharing between MBC, its members, and the community.
An opportunity to network with other breastfeeding advocates and professionals.

The agenda will include:

A general update from the executive director and/or MBC Board chair.
A report from each MBC subcommittee.
Learning opportunities about subcommittees, teams, local/regional/cultural/tribal coalitions, data, trends, or other topics related to infant feeding.
Time for participants to share news, trends, activities, or data.

Submit specific agenda items: director@mnbreastfeedingcoalition.org

Call-in information will be sent to registered participants. You must be a registered user or added as a guest to attend.

MBC Grants Subcommittee Meeting (27 May 2027)

Thu, 27 May 2027 18:00:00 GMT

The Grants and Fundraising subcommittee meets on the 4th Thursday of the month from 1 - 2 p.m.

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/27572723516208?p=WvehKTLa0s842Cl6r2

Meeting ID: 275 727 235 162 08

Passcode: N9R4QS6B

MBC Event Planning Subcommittee Meeting (2 Jun 2027)

Wed, 02 Jun 2027 17:00:00 GMT

The Events subcommittee meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 12-1 p.m.

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/258634010621160?p=ssiEjKS3iTvJsDOG43

Meeting ID: 258 634 010 621 160

Passcode: Vv2S3eu2

MBC Next Gen Subcommittee Meeting (8 Jun 2027)

Tue, 08 Jun 2027 17:00:00 GMT

The Next Gen subcommittee meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 12 - 1 p.m.

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/235793951320781?p=2K8dfV6EyvL2MD5EKL

Meeting ID: 235 793 951 320 781

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MBC Finance Subcommittee Meeting (8 Jun 2027)

Tue, 08 Jun 2027 17:00:00 GMT

The Finance subcommittee meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 12 - 1 p.m.

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MBC Grants Subcommittee Meeting (24 Jun 2027)

Thu, 24 Jun 2027 18:00:00 GMT

The Grants and Fundraising subcommittee meets on the 4th Thursday of the month from 1 - 2 p.m.

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MBC Event Planning Subcommittee Meeting (7 Jul 2027)

Wed, 07 Jul 2027 17:00:00 GMT

The Events subcommittee meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 12-1 p.m.

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MBC Next Gen Subcommittee Meeting (13 Jul 2027)

Tue, 13 Jul 2027 17:00:00 GMT

The Next Gen subcommittee meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 12 - 1 p.m.

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MBC Finance Subcommittee Meeting (13 Jul 2027)

Tue, 13 Jul 2027 17:00:00 GMT

The Finance subcommittee meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 12 - 1 p.m.

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MBC Grants Subcommittee Meeting (22 Jul 2027)

Thu, 22 Jul 2027 18:00:00 GMT

The Grants and Fundraising subcommittee meets on the 4th Thursday of the month from 1 - 2 p.m.

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MBC Event Planning Subcommittee Meeting (4 Aug 2027)

Wed, 04 Aug 2027 17:00:00 GMT

The Events subcommittee meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 12-1 p.m.

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MBC Event Planning Subcommittee Meeting (1 Sep 2027)

Wed, 01 Sep 2027 17:00:00 GMT

The Events subcommittee meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 12-1 p.m.

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MBC Event Planning Subcommittee Meeting (6 Oct 2027)

Wed, 06 Oct 2027 17:00:00 GMT

The Events subcommittee meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 12-1 p.m.

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MBC Event Planning Subcommittee Meeting (3 Nov 2027)

Wed, 03 Nov 2027 17:00:00 GMT

The Events subcommittee meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 12-1 p.m.

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Minnesota Breastfeeding Coalition upcoming events

Webinar: Introduction to Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies (IYCF-E) (18 Aug 2026)

Abstract

Learning Objectives

Presenter: Ashley Mickelson, M.S., CCC-SLP, SLP, IBCLC

Webinar: Aligning Strategy and Systems to Improve Breastfeeding Outcomes: Five Years of the Continuity of Care Blueprint (19 Aug 2026)

Birth Justice Summit (20 Aug 2026)

MBC Board Meeting (20 Aug 2026)

Chocolate Milk Day (22 Aug 2026)

MBC Grants Subcommittee Meeting (27 Aug 2026)

Latch and Learn with CCM Health (27 Aug 2026)

MBC Event Planning Subcommittee Meeting (2 Sep 2026)

MBC Next Gen Subcommittee Meeting (8 Sep 2026)

MBC Finance Subcommittee Meeting (8 Sep 2026)

2026 ND Biennial Breastfeeding Conference, Simply the Breast (10 Sep 2026)

MBC Steering Committee Meeting (16 Sep 2026)

Bi-Monthly Steering Committee Meeting

Odd months, every third Wednesday, 11 am to 12 pm CT

MBC Board Meeting (17 Sep 2026)

Practical Strategies for Optimizing Infant Feeding Outcomes (18 Sep 2026)

MBC Governance Subcommittee Meeting (22 Sep 2026)

MBC Grants Subcommittee Meeting (24 Sep 2026)

MBC Event Planning Subcommittee Meeting (7 Oct 2026)

2026 Minnesota Breastfeeding Coalition Annual Conference (8 Oct 2026)

Sponsors

2026 Annual Conference Exhibitors and Sponsors (8 Oct 2026)

MBC Next Gen Subcommittee Meeting (13 Oct 2026)

MBC Finance Subcommittee Meeting (13 Oct 2026)

MBC Board Meeting (15 Oct 2026)

MBC Grants Subcommittee Meeting (22 Oct 2026)

MBC Event Planning Subcommittee Meeting (4 Nov 2026)

MBC Next Gen Subcommittee Meeting (10 Nov 2026)

MBC Finance Subcommittee Meeting (10 Nov 2026)

MBC Steering Committee Meeting (18 Nov 2026)

Bi-Monthly Steering Committee Meeting

Odd months, every third Wednesday, 11 am to 12 pm CT

MBC Governance Subcommittee Meeting (24 Nov 2026)

MBC Grants Subcommittee Meeting (26 Nov 2026)

MBC Event Planning Subcommittee Meeting (2 Dec 2026)

MBC Next Gen Subcommittee Meeting (8 Dec 2026)

MBC Finance Subcommittee Meeting (8 Dec 2026)

MBC Grants Subcommittee Meeting (24 Dec 2026)

MBC Event Planning Subcommittee Meeting (6 Jan 2027)

MBC Next Gen Subcommittee Meeting (12 Jan 2027)

MBC Finance Subcommittee Meeting (12 Jan 2027)

MBC Steering Committee Meeting (20 Jan 2027)

Bi-Monthly Steering Committee Meeting

Odd months, every third Wednesday, 11 am to 12 pm CT

MBC Governance Subcommittee Meeting (26 Jan 2027)

MBC Grants Subcommittee Meeting (28 Jan 2027)

MBC Event Planning Subcommittee Meeting (3 Feb 2027)

MBC Next Gen Subcommittee Meeting (9 Feb 2027)

MBC Finance Subcommittee Meeting (9 Feb 2027)

MBC Grants Subcommittee Meeting (25 Feb 2027)

MBC Event Planning Subcommittee Meeting (3 Mar 2027)

MBC Next Gen Subcommittee Meeting (9 Mar 2027)

MBC Finance Subcommittee Meeting (9 Mar 2027)

MBC Steering Committee Meeting (17 Mar 2027)

Bi-Monthly Steering Committee Meeting

Odd months, every third Wednesday, 11 am to 12 pm CT

MBC Governance Subcommittee Meeting (23 Mar 2027)

MBC Grants Subcommittee Meeting (25 Mar 2027)

MBC Event Planning Subcommittee Meeting (7 Apr 2027)

MBC Next Gen Subcommittee Meeting (13 Apr 2027)

MBC Finance Subcommittee Meeting (13 Apr 2027)

MBC Grants Subcommittee Meeting (22 Apr 2027)

MBC Event Planning Subcommittee Meeting (5 May 2027)

MBC Next Gen Subcommittee Meeting (11 May 2027)

MBC Finance Subcommittee Meeting (11 May 2027)

MBC Steering Committee Meeting (19 May 2027)

Bi-Monthly Steering Committee Meeting

Odd months, every third Wednesday, 11 am to 12 pm CT

MBC Grants Subcommittee Meeting (27 May 2027)

MBC Event Planning Subcommittee Meeting (2 Jun 2027)

MBC Next Gen Subcommittee Meeting (8 Jun 2027)

MBC Finance Subcommittee Meeting (8 Jun 2027)

MBC Grants Subcommittee Meeting (24 Jun 2027)

MBC Event Planning Subcommittee Meeting (7 Jul 2027)

MBC Next Gen Subcommittee Meeting (13 Jul 2027)

MBC Finance Subcommittee Meeting (13 Jul 2027)

Odd months, every third Wednesday,
11 am to 12 pm CT

Odd months, every third Wednesday,
11 am to 12 pm CT

Odd months, every third Wednesday,
11 am to 12 pm CT

Odd months, every third Wednesday,
11 am to 12 pm CT

Odd months, every third Wednesday,
11 am to 12 pm CT