PRO-LC Winter Meeting Thursday February 05, 2026 12-2 pm

1. Present a Local Approach to Breastfeeding Justice – Explore how a quality
improvement, equity-based framework supports breastfeeding justice at the
community level.
2. Emphasize the Power of Community Voices – Highlight the essential role of
community perspectives in shaping effective and equitable breastfeeding support
programs.
3. Reflect on Key Achievements, Challenges, and Lessons Learned – Share
successes, obstacles, and insights gained from local breastfeeding equity
initiatives.

Dr. Tiffany Cooke, a Northern New Jersey native, has devoted nearly 15 years to pediatric medicine in Chester County, Pennsylvania. As Medical Director for Health Equity at Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital, she is dedicated to advancing equitable healthcare by fostering patient-centered care, amplifying diverse voices, and honoring lived experiences. She holds a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Urban Bioethics, providing her with a broad perspective on healthcare leadership and ethical decision-making. In 2023, she became a certified breastfeeding counselor, deepening her commitment to supporting patients and families.
Her clinical interests include health equity in pediatrics, patient advocacy, and community engagement.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Cooke enjoys staying active, traveling, engaging with her local community, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Amy Latyak, MSN, RN, CCE, CLC(s) is the Manager of Lactation and Prenatal Education Services at Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital. She received her Bachelor’s degree in nursing from Villanova University in 1997, and her Master’s degree in nursing administration from Immaculata University in 2024. Amy has over 25 years of experience in maternal child nursing and childbirth education. She oversees an inpatient lactation consultant team and a comprehensive childbirth education program. Amy is also responsible for overseeing the Baby-Friendly re-designation process for her hospital. She was involved in a qualitative research project from 2020-2022 on the topic of Postpartum Adjustment in the early 4th Trimester and their poster was presented at Penn Nursing Research Conference in 2022. Most recently, she completed a pilot quality improvement program with Dr. Tiffany Cooke, CHOP pediatrician & CLC, on breastfeeding equity for black birthing families. In her spare time, as a recent empty-nester, Amy likes to do Zumba & yoga, watch Philly sports, walk her dog, and travel to see her 2 college-aged sons.

Meeting is in-person at Giant Willow Grove Community Room, 315 York Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090 12-2 pm – LUNCH PROVIDED FOR IN PERSON

and over ZOOM

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