Hello Georgia Breastfeeding Coalition Members and supporters,

I would like to introduce Claire Eden to you.  Claire Eden, BA, IBCLC, RLC will serve as the Coordinator for the Georgia Breastfeeding Coalition (GBC) in a part-time capacity based at the Georgia Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics office in Atlanta. Claire will work with GBC President Mary Nicholson Jackson, Vice-President Arlene Toole and Secretary Wilma Sexton, to assist in establishing a coalition Steering Committee.  The GBC's Steer Committee will be strategize Coalition projects, establishing new goals and they will nominate a slate of officers to be elected at the June 6, 2012 general meeting. Claire will publish a quarterly GBC newsletter to update members and stakeholders on the coalition activities, meetings, research and news. She will also be a liaison with the existing local district coalitions and help form new coalitions in communities across Georgia. Claire has been supporting breastfeeding families since 1998 through La Leche League International and as a board certified lactation consultant since 2009.

Born in the midwest, Claire grew up in Gainesville, Florida and holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Communications. Before becoming a lactation consultant, Claire worked in health administration. She has enjoyed putting down roots in Georgia over the last decade through volunteer work and community involvement.  Claire serves on several public health work groups, promoting breastfeeding support, as an educator and as a trainer with the EPIC Breastfeeding Program. She is a member of the International Lactation Consultants Association (ILCA), the United States Lactation Consultants Association (USLCA), and the Southeast Lactation Consultant Association (SELCA).  Claire enjoys many interests including reading, antiques, blogging and sewing. She and her husband Carlton are the parents of three school-aged daughters.  Below is Clarie's contact information. you can still contact me, however you may also contact Claire with question and she will follow-up with me.  Welcome Claire!