Andrea Serano, BS, CLC,IBCLC
Program Director
Reaching Our Sisters Everywhere (ROSE)

Andrea Serano, B.S., CLC, IBCLC, work in breastfeeding advocacy stems from her passion for addressing maternal and infant health issues, especially among communities of color. Breast feeding is a preventative strategy for combating infant mortality and the health disparities that disproportionately affect African American families.

In 2012, Andrea assisted in the coordination of Reaching Our Sisters Everywhere (ROSE) first breastfeeding and equity summit titled, “Reclaiming an African American Tradition”. Following the summit, she relocated from North Hollywood, California to Atlanta, Georgia and currently serves as ROSE Program Director. In her role, Andrea serves on the coordinating team for ROSE events, trainings, and program related activities.She represents the organization on a number of stakeholder advisory boards and committees addressing the needs on maternal, infant, and child health.

In addition, Ms. Seranois a Co-Founder and Treasurer for National Association of Professional and Peer Lactation Supporters of Color (NAPPLSC), board member for the Georgia Breastfeeding Coalition, and previously served on the Board of Directors for the United States Breastfeeding Committee (USBC).Andrea also serves as a member of the Center for Social Inclusion (CSI) National 2016 First Food Racial Equity cohort, where she co-facilitates trainings for communities and organizations. Lastly, Ms. Serano spends her weekends supporting families as a bedside Lactation Consultant at Emory Decatur Hospital, a metro Atlanta Baby Friendly Designated hospital.