Powering a Human Milk Movement—One Drop at a Time
The Human Milky Way is a mission-driven platform designed to improve lactation outcomes and increase equitable access to human milk. Founded by Michelle Nirumandrad—a mother of four (soon to be five) and peer-to-peer milk donor who has donated over 40,000 ounces of breastmilk—our platform is built from lived experience, community insight, and a deep commitment to public health.
Michelle Nirumandrad
Founder, Human Milky Way
We believe human milk is more than nourishment—
It's a life-saving, dynamic, and underutilized resource.But systemic barriers make it difficult for many families to produce, access, or share it.
That’s why we created The Human Milky Way: a first-of-its-kind software solution that empowers
individuals and communities to:
- – Track and gamify healthy lactation habits
- – Encourage and incentivize milk donation
- – Real-time, localized data for advocacy and policy.
Our Commitment
We are committed to SUPPORTING families on their lactation journeys, PROMOTING milk donation as a community asset, and PROTECTING the rights and resources needed to make human milk accessible for all who need it. Whether you're a parent, a provider, or a policymaker—The Human Milky Way is here to help you navigate the path toward sustainable milk access with tools, data, and community power.