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Mothers' Milk Bank California (MMBCA) today announced the appointment of three community leaders to its Board of Directors. These new members bring a diverse range of expertise and a shared passion for supporting vulnerable infants, further bolstering MMBCA's mission to provide life-saving donor human milk to those in need. Their leadership will play a critical role in advancing our efforts to ensure every baby has access to the vital nutrition they require.
"Our new board members bring invaluable experience and a deep commitment to our mission. Their diverse backgrounds and shared dedication to supporting vulnerable infants will strengthen our efforts to provide life-saving donor human milk to those who need it most. We are excited to welcome them to the MMBCA family as we continue to work towards ensuring every baby has access to the vital nutrition they need,” Katie Anderson, Board Chair, Mothers' Milk Bank California
Kristin is Senior Director of Development and Communications at the National Fragile X Foundation, a patient advocacy organization that supports families living with Fragile X, a group of conditions associated with alterations of the FMR1 gene on the X chromosome. She has over 20 years of experience in fundraising and non-profit management, event planning, and board and volunteer development. She earned a BA in Economics from UC Berkeley and a MA in Public Administration from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies.
Peter Bailinson is a SF-based entrepreneur. He's worked at a variety of social impact organizations over his career, most recently as Director of Strategy and Business Operations at Atticus, a public interest law firm. Previously he was an Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company and managed their global LGBTQ+ initiatives. He graduated with an MBA from Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business and a BA from Columbia University. He's passionate about making it easier for Americans to start and grow families and has conducted extensive research on human milk sharing.
Lauren Morgan is a nonprofit professional currently in Program Operations at the Energy Foundation. She began her involvement with Mothers’ Milk Bank California as a donor, giving hundreds of ounces of breast milk. Passionate about scaling nonprofits, Lauren previously led fundraising at GRID Alternatives and managed youth programs at Planet Granite. She also served in AmeriCorps, developing a community garden program in Boston Public Schools. Lauren holds degrees in Religious Studies and Environmental Studies from Brown University and serves on the board of Weekend Adventures.
For more information about Mothers' Milk Bank California and our new board members, please visit MothersMilk.org or contact Jennifer Benito at jbenito@MothersMilk.org
About Mothers' Milk Bank California
Founded 50 years ago, Mothers’ Milk Bank California is a leading nonprofit dedicated to providing screened, donated human milk to babies in need. As a founding member of the Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA), it helped set standards for nonprofit milk banks across North America. The organization collects, pasteurizes, and distributes safe human milk to hospitals and families, ensuring essential nutrition for infants. Committed to improving lives, Mothers’ Milk Bank California supports families and advances neonatal care. More information at MothersMilk.org
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Founded 50 years ago, Mothers' Milk Bank California is a leading nonprofit dedicated to providing screened, donated human milk to babies in need. As a founding member of the Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA), it helped set standards for nonprofit milk banks across North America. The organization collects, pasteurizes, and distributes safe human milk to hospitals and families, ensuring essential nutrition for infants. Committed to improving lives, Mothers' Milk Bank California supports families and advances neonatal care.
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