N.C. A&T Human Lactation P2P

12/03/2025

We’re walking on a dream 💭

It’s and today we’re crushing on ourselves! Yesterday our story was featured on the webpage, and we’re still riding the excitement. This recognition means so much, especially because it shines a light on the brilliance, vision, and impact of our Program Director, Janiya Mitnaul Williams. ✨

While we’re giving major props to Janiya, we also want to celebrate our whole team. We’re a dynamic mix of ambition, vision, ex*****on, personality, and love. Together, we’ve built so much and we’re continuing to build more!

As Janiya shared in the article, “When I started this work, I never expected any of this to happen. I was just trying to create more lactation consultants.” Look at us now, what we’ve accomplished as a team under her leadership is nothing short of amazing! 🤩

We’re committed to “creating a movement that allows us to reclaim and reimagine what perinatal health should look like in our communities.” And we’ll keep celebrating every milestone along the way! 🎉

Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/ncat_unc

Thank you for the feature and for amplifying our story.

AGGIE PRIDE! 💙💛

11/27/2025

Today we give thanks for our preceptors. Your presence, your patience, and your commitment shape the next generation of IBCLCs who lead with compassion, clarity, and skill.

Because of you, we grow. Because of you, our students rise.

Our gratitude for you has no limits. Thank you for being part of our network and one of the best parts of this program. Today and every day, we honor you.

11/24/2025

Our student Camille captured this moment in admiration of Madison and Preceptor Jeri as they debriefed between consultations.

We believe language should never be a barrier to care.

Today our students learned how to navigate consultations using an online translator while still showing families dignity, clarity, and compassion. Watching them rise to the moment with intention and heart is a powerful reminder of why this work matters.

11/22/2025

It’s hard to believe our final in-person class of the semester was today. From August to now, we’ve grown, learned, and shared so much together.

Today, our students presented on ABM Protocols which are guidelines that help lactation consultants provide evidence-based care.

And of course, our tiniest guest, Kobe, reminded us how joy can come in the smallest packages, taking a group selfie with her cardboard phone 🤳🏾😁💛

Kanesha, your presence was missed today, and we can’t wait to see you next semester.

Here’s to Winter Break, reflection, and a Spring Semester full of growth and possibility. ✨

11/21/2025

A little peek into last week’s class.

Our student Joy kicked us off with a lesson on why access to preconception and perinatal education matters so much in our communities. After that, each team had one mission: create a song that drives home how essential this support is for improving outcomes for mamas/parents and babies.

And listen… they delivered. Our students always show up ready for the fun, the creativity, and yes, the shenanigans.

We love how interactive and joyful our classes are!

11/21/2025

We love seeing our graduates get the shine they deserve! 🤩

Jade Chiu is a phenomenal lactation professional, and we’re proud to call her one of our own.
Way to go Jade! ✨

We feel so grateful to walk beside families during such a special season. 💙
Thank you for trusting our CWH Outpatient Lactation team with your feeding journey — it truly means so much to us.

To schedule a lactation consultation, call (336) 890-3224.
We’d also love to welcome you to our Lactation Support Group every Tuesday, 10am–12pm, at MedCenter for Women.

11/19/2025

We’re paying homage to — because our alumni make us say WOW! ✨💙

Each Wednesday, we highlight one of our incredible graduates from the N.C. A&T Human Lactation Pathway 2 Program who’s turning their training into real impact — supporting families, uplifting communities, and advancing culturally responsive lactation care.

This week, we’re celebrating Jerilyn Free, IBCLC, a proud member of our inaugural cohort! 🎉

Jerilyn brings over a decade of experience as a doula, and today she is a compassionate, highly skilled lactation consultant serving families with empathy and evidence-based care. She also serves as a clinical preceptor for our program, and our students love working alongside her.

One student shared: “Having Jeri as a preceptor brought class content directly to the hospital setting and helped us see ourselves as future IBCLCs. She challenged us, built our confidence, and gave us tips to navigate the lactation world as budding professionals. She’s all that and a bag of chips!” 💁🏽‍♀️

Fun fact: Before becoming an IBCLC, Jerilyn served as a Department Chair and instructor in Animal Sciences at a local community college — and she has a big love for furry friends! 🐾 Her curiosity, compassion, and interdisciplinary expertise make her an absolute joy to learn from and work alongside.

We are so proud of the incredible work Jerilyn is doing to support families and guide the next generation of lactation professionals. 💙💛

11/17/2025

Join us tomorrow, November 18 at 6 PM for our last Virtual Open House session of the semester!

If you have been curious about the sensational N.C. A&T Human Lactation Pathway 2 Program, this is your chance to get a real look at what we do and why your voice matters in this work.

You will:
✨ Learn what makes our program unique
✨ Hear from current students and graduates
✨ Get your questions answered so you can apply with clarity and confidence

👉🏿 Register here to receive the link: bit.ly/novp2p2025 (Tap the link in our bio)

Bring a snack, get comfy, and join us from wherever you are.
We are excited to connect with you. 💛

11/12/2025

We’re on cloud nine! ☁️

It’s an absolute honor for our Human Lactation Pathway 2 Program at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University to be recognized among more than 80 organizations worldwide selected for the Action for Women’s Health Initiative, funded by Pivotal Ventures and managed by LeverforChange.

Out of 4,000 applicants across 119 countries, we’re the only higher education program chosen, and that makes this moment even more special!

This incredible $2.5 million award fuels our ongoing mission to advance women’s health, education, and equitable community care. It’s a win not just for our faculty and staff, but for our graduates, current students, and the families we serve through our no-cost community lactation clinic.

We’re deeply grateful to Melinda French Gates, Pivotal Ventures, and the Lever for Change team for believing in the transformative power of education and community-rooted solutions.

Here’s to continuing the work, expanding our reach, and showing what true looks like on a global stage! 💛💙

Learn more about the initiative:
🔗 https://leverforchange.org/article/press-release/afwh-awardees-announcement/

11/12/2025

It’s such an amazing feeling to see our logo and name featured alongside so many outstanding organizations! We’re proud to represent higher education as the only program among recipients of this incredible $2.5 million grant! ✨

We’re so grateful! Thank you
Melinda French Gates • Pivotal Ventures • LeverforChange

11/12/2025

🎉 HUGE NEWS 🎉

We’re beyond thrilled to share that our Human Lactation Pathway 2 program at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, the largest HBCU in the nation, has been selected as an awardee for the Action for Women’s Health Initiative, funded by Pivotal Ventures and managed by LeverforChange! 💫

Out of 4,000 organizations from 119 countries, we’re honored to be among the 80+ awardees and the only higher education program selected! 🙌🏾

This $2.5 MILLION award is not just a win for our team, it’s a win for our graduates, current students, and every family who has trusted us through our no-cost community lactation clinic. Your stories, your feedback, and your belief in our mission have truly brought us here. 💛

With more resources and renewed focus, we’re ready to deepen our impact and keep showing the world what looks like at the intersection of women’s health, education, and community-centered care. 💙💛

Deep gratitude to Melinda French Gates and the Pivotal Ventures team for investing in bold, community-driven solutions and for believing in the power of organizations like ours to create lasting change.

Stay tuned! This next chapter is going to be a wild ride, and we’re bringing you with us! 🌍✨

Learn more: https://leverforchange.org/article/press-release/afwh-awardees-announcement/