About Us

Welcome to your local source for evidence-based breastfeeding information within Kent County, Michigan. We serve the greater Grand Rapids area and beyond!

Here you’ll find comprehensive support to sustain a successful breastfeeding relationship.

Congratulations on making a healthy decision for you, your baby, your family and the entire community!

Our Steering Committee

Chair for Operations: Barb Hawkins-Palmer barb.hawkins-palmer@kentcountymi.gov

Chair Elect: Jamie Platt grandrapidsbirthandpostpartum@gmail.com

Event Chair: VACANT

Secretary: VACANT

Treasurer: Barb Hawkins-Palmer barb.hawkins-palmer@kentcountymi.gov

Media Chair: VACANT

Education Chair: Bonita Agee bonita.agee@spectrumhealth.org

Sustainability Chair: Pat Tucker pat.tucker@kentcountymi.gov

Contact Us

Feel free to send us an email using the form below if you have any questions, comments, concerns, or would like to get involved with the coalition. You can also contact us at healthykentbreastfeeds@gmail.com. We’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

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