A Legacy of Leadership: BMBFA Birth & Breastfeeding Conference History
For more than 15 years, BMBFA has convened national experts, community champions, and families to advance equitable birth and breastfeeding care. Whether celebrating Detroit’s cultural roots through our signature Motown theme or creating innovative virtual experiences to expand access, each conference reflects the heartbeat of Detroit and the resilience of Black mothers.
Conference Timeline
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Keynote: Kimberlydawn Wisdom, MD
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Keynote: Linda Jones
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Keynote: Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, MD, MPH
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Keynote: Jaye Clement, MPH, MPP
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Plenary: Nicole Riley
Facilitated by: Elizabeth Gray Bayne -
Keynotes: Michal Young, MD & Angela Johnson, PhD
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Keynote: Dr. Sayida Peprah, PsyD
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Plenary: Shannon Cohen, MPA, CPS
Keynote: Tikvah Wadley, AAS, CCE, CD, BDT -
Keynote: Torian Easterling, MD
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Keynote: Diane Spatz, PhD, RN-BC, FAAN
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Keynote: Alison Benjamin, RN, IBCLC-RLC
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Plenary: Gwen Imes, MS, RD
Keynote: Paula Meier, DNSc, RN, FAAN -
Keynote: Phyllis Sharps, PhD
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Keynote: Mishawn Purnell-O’Neal, MPH
Toward Healthy People 2010
Keynote:
Mishawn Purnell-O’Neal, MPH
2008
A Call to Action on Breastfeeding
Keynote:
Keynote: Phyllis Sharps, PhD
2009
The New Look of Breastfeeding
Plenary: Gwen Imes, MS, RD
Keynote: Paula Meier, DNSc, RN, FAAN
2010
Toward Healthy People 2010
Keynote:
Mishawn Purnell-O’Neal, MPH
2008
A Call to Action on Breastfeeding
Keynote:
Keynote: Phyllis Sharps, PhD
2009
The New Look of Breastfeeding
Plenary: Gwen Imes, MS, RD
Keynote: Paula Meier, DNSc, RN, FAAN
2010
Toward Healthy People 2010
Keynote:
Mishawn Purnell-O’Neal, MPH
2008
A Call to Action on Breastfeeding
Keynote:
Keynote: Phyllis Sharps, PhD
2009
The New Look of Breastfeeding
Plenary: Gwen Imes, MS, RD
Keynote: Paula Meier, DNSc, RN, FAAN