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COBA STAFF

​Heidi Russell
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Executive Director
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​​Heidi was drawn to the Coalition of Oklahoma Breastfeeding Advocates and the executive director position in part due to COBA’s dedicated and committed volunteer board of directors, its focused strategic plan, and its endless potential. She finds it tremendously encouraging to see the partnership possibilities with statewide and national organizations willing to collaborate and share resources to ensure Oklahoma families feel supported and empowered as they strive to give their children every opportunity to grow healthy and strong.  

Heidi is excited to utilize her 25-plus years as a nonprofit healthcare fundraising professional to promote, protect and support breastfeeding in Oklahoma, and is eager to learn about our community and meet our key stakeholders. 
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Heidi is the youngest of five children with number four being her identical twin sister, Heather. The sisters are so close they even chose the same profession, planning numerous projects and events together over the years. Several years ago, Heather introduced Heidi to a phrase she now repeats frequently: teamwork makes the dream work! 

Heidi Fun Facts: Native Michigander; raised in northeastern Oklahoma (hello Green Country!); married 25 years with one son who begins at the University of Oklahoma (Boomer!) this fall; loves Jazzercise, weekends at the lake, and walking her Doberman, Diamond; carries her Kindle almost everywhere.

Favorite quote: “Be the change you wish to see in the world.”  -Mahatma Gandhi

Contact Heidi: heidir@okbreastfeeding.org


This page last updated 5/5/2020 by AHS.

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