VW13 - A Collective Impact Approach to Advance Breastfeeding Policy, Systems, and Environments

“A Collective Impact Approach to Advance Breastfeeding Policy, Systems, and Environments” is a 60-minute workshop presented by Camille Abbe, Director of Strategic Partnerships, and Cheryl Lebedevitch, National Policy Director, from the U.S. Breastfeeding Committee (USBC). Attendees will learn about the USBC Collective Impact journey and how the organization brings together diverse multi-sectoral stakeholders for collaborative efforts to address policy, system, and environmental barriers to breastfeeding. The presenters will outline lessons learned, share examples of multi-organization collaborative efforts, and celebrate accomplishments made possible through this approach. They will review and share useful tools for helping organizations bring an equity lens and a whole-hearted approach to collaborative efforts.