Christina Chunn, MPH, CHES®, IBCLC®

Instructor of Public Health

Columbus, Mississippi, United States

About

Experience

  • Instructor at Mississippi University for Women
    Aug 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

  • President at East Mississippi Breastfeeding Coalition
    Jan 2017 - Mar 2025 · 8 yrs 3 mos

    I led efforts in the Golden Triangle area to establish a local breastfeeding coalition and obtained 501(c)3 status. Our Coalition has hosted training opportunities for local health care providers, in addition to recognizing local breastfeeding-friendly businesses, as well as providing resources on our active Facebook page.

  • Leader at La Leche League International
    Aug 2008 - Feb 2025 · 16 yrs 7 mos

  • North Mississippi Breastfeeding Coalition (4 yrs 6 mos)
    • President
      Jan 2015 - Nov 2016 · 1 yr 11 mos

      Lead efforts to bring together breastfeeding supporters from all disciplines and backgrounds to collaborate and coordinate on activities to educate health care professionals on the importance of breastfeeding and support breastfeeding families in North Mississippi.

    • Publicist
      Jun 2012 - Dec 2014 · 2 yrs 7 mos

      Designed flyers, created a Facebook page, and sent out mailings to gain exposure and awareness of the new North Mississippi Breastfeeding Coalition.

  • WIC Lactation Specialist at Mississippi State Department of Health
    Sep 2008 - Apr 2014 · 5 yrs 8 mos