| "Where it is not possible for the biological mother to breastfeed, the first alternative, if available, should be the use of human breast milk from other sources. Human milk banks should be made available in appropriate situations."
World Health Organization/United Nations Children's Fund |
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Our Team
Our programs are made possible by the commitment and dedication of our staff and volunteers.
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Amanda Nickerson, Executive Director
Amanda has been working in the non-profit sector since graduating from Ithaca College with a Sociology degree. She has extensive experience in non-profit fundraising, event planning, program development and marketing. She has held management positions for various non-profits, including the American Cancer Society and the American Red Cross. Most recently, she served as the Associate Director of the American Cancer Society’s Miami-Dade Unit. Amanda currently resides in South Florida with her husband and two girls, Taylorand Alexa. Prior to joining the IBMP as the Executive Director, Amanda served as both a milk donor and volunteer. |
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Angelina White, Outreach Coordinator
Angelina White has a Bachelor of Art degree from Northern Illinois University. White is currently a proud stay-at-home mom of two little ones. After learning about IBMP on the Oprah show in October 2006, White knew that she had to become involved. The IBMP vision touches her heart. To contact Angelina, email angelwhiteilibmp@sbcglobal.net. |
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Vanessa Shipp, Director of Donor Outreach
Vanessa Shipp of Sacramento, CA has a BA in Marketing,
International Studies and Spanish from Truman State
University. In addition to helping International Breast Milk Project,
Vanessa works as the Running
Outreach Coordinator for the Blue Planet Run
Foundation where she is charged with developing unique
running programs, affording runners the opportunity to
raise awareness and funds for clean water projects. A
competitive triathlete and gardening enthusiast, she
loves to explore Northern California on foot and bike
with her husband, Dan. To contact Vanessa, email nessavvv@yahoo.com |
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Meagan Geisler, Volunteer Marketing Director
Meagan Geisler is a veteran of the New York City advertising business. She became a milk donor in 2007 and has followed the cause ever since. Meagan is thrilled to help Jill and IBMP with marketing and ad related initiatives. She lives in Connecticut with her husband and 2 children. |
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Melinda Koepeke, Youth Programs Volunteer |
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