Cleveland | Social Services
Portia Gadson is the Creator, Founder and Director of Mommy Knows Breast, a non-profit organization whose mission is to increase the alarmingly low breastfeeding rates of women in Cleveland by providing pre-natal education, essential breastfeeding supplies and offering compassionate support. Mommy Knows Breast has worked in collaboration with the Council for Economic Opportunities in Greater Cleveland since 2006 providing breastfeeding support for clients enrolled in Baby and Moms Support, a community pregnancy outreach program. She contributed to the Breast For Success grant at University Hospitals which studied breastfeeding rates of women in the area. Portia received the National Certification in Lactation Management becoming a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), having demonstrated competence in the lactation skills, knowledge and attitudes that are essential to helping women breastfeed. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Air Traffic Control and Business Management from Hampton University.
