Shenell Ford and Moryn Mendoza brought the community together for the first-ever CommUNITY Breastfeeding Awareness Walk in Springfield, MA — a joyful celebration of family, health, and advocacy.
FeaturedMayor Sarno honored Shenell Ford for donating items and educational materials to Springfield City Hall’s lactation room, recognizing her leadership in supporting parents and promoting breastfeeding awareness.
City leaders and community advocates gathered at Springfield City Hall to celebrate the second annual Black Maternal Health Week, with Shenell Ford presenting a mayoral proclamation and community voices amplifying the importance of care, education, and advocacy.
Shenell Ford, founder of Heart2Heartbeat Lactation & Wellness and a leader in equitable maternal care, has been recognized by MassLive as an emerging Black leader for her advocacy, education, and dedication to uplifting families in Springfield and beyond.
Springfield city officials and community leaders joined Shenell Ford to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Black Breastfeeding Week, highlighting advocacy, public health, and the importance of culturally informed lactation support.