Gerrylynn McNeal

Gerrylynn McNeal

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Community Nutrition Instructor -Wayne County
Wayne County Extension Office - Focus Hope

Cellphone:
(313)494-4788

Email:

I have worked for MSU Extension since September 3,1993 (30 years)

I started as a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor for the Mother to Mother Breastfeeding Program in Kalamazoo County from 1993-1996. In July 1996 I was able to obtain this same position in my childhood city of Detroit/Wayne County where I am currently working. I am certified Nutrition Instructor as well.

I was also a IBCLC Certified Lactation Consultant for 10 years and I was a State Trainer for WIC and MSU Extension mentoring many peer counselors and nutrition instructors. I continue to train and mentor nutrition instructors as needed.

In my job capacity I facilitate nutrition education classes in person and virtually. I teach at various schools, shelters and recovery centers. I also provide food demonstrations for my audiences.

CERTIFICATIONS, AWARDS, AND ACCOLADES

IBCLC- International Board Certified Lactation Consultant - October 1998-October 2009 Breastfeeding Peer Counselor since 1993. SERVSAFE Food Handlers Certification 2023. Mental Health First Aid Training for Adults 2023.

WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor of the Year 2005. Michigan State University Extension Diversity Award Winner, October 1995. ACCOLADE, Kalamazoo Gazette Newspaper, December 1995. Michigan State University Extension Team Award October 2018.

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