DRIVE: Diversity, Representation, Inclusivity, Vision, Equity
2026-27 Certified Breastfeeding Specialist Cohort – Applications Open!
MBC’s DRIVE Committee is pleased to announce our 2026-2027 CBS (Certified Breastfeeding Specialist) DRIVE Cohort. This opportunity is open to all Massachusetts residents and will cover the 54+ hour Core Lactation Consultant Course ($675 value) through Lactation Education Resources (LER).
Applications for both paid and full scholarship seats will be accepted on a rolling basis from now through July 31st, 2026.
All Cohort members receive:
- Access to the LER Core Lactation Consultant Course
- The required book Breastfeeding and Human Lactation, 6th Edition
- Complimentary presentations and guest speaker sessions
- Accountability
- Networking opportunities
- A team environment
- Guidance and support from experienced mentors
- DRIVE swag!!!
Learn more and apply now:
About the DRIVE Committee
DRIVE is a committee open to any member of the Massachusetts Breastfeeding Coalition.
We are a small group of passionate people who are focused on increasing diversity in the lactation landscape.
We meet one evening a month for two hours via Zoom and we’d love more like-minded Coalition members to join our efforts so that we can learn and grow together while improving representation in the lactation field!
We’d love for you to join us! If you’re intrigued and want to help, please join us at one of our monthly meetings. We are always open to more hands, new ideas, creative social media plans, and would especially welcome those with skills in graphic design, public outreach, grant writing, and/or anything else that you may have to offer and/or share.
DRIVE meets on the first Wednesday of every month, from 5:30-7pm. Join us!
Congratulations to our 2025-26 DRIVE Cohort!
Nine dedicated professionals have just graduated from our program and have earned their place as Certified Breastfeeding Specialists!
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