EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Sabrina joined us in January 2023, bringing nearly 10 years of experience as an Executive Director of a national nonprofit based in the Bay Area. She was born and raised in Lake County and own a retail shop in downtown Keleyville, where she gets to be super creative.

She is an auntie to four amazing nieces and nephews, and feels so honored to be leading an organization dedicated to lifting up and honoring motherhood.

PEER SUPPORT MANAGER

Melody joined Mother-Wise in early 2022, and runs our Peer Support work (both virtual and in-person). She struggled with her mental health with both of her children, feeling guilty that she was experiencing such lows even though she had a wonderful support system. Mel knew when her youngest was four that she wanted a change from her life as a nurse. Just two days after she decided that, she saw we were hiring!

For her, Mother-Wise is the best of both worlds – honoring her role as a mother and experiences with motherhood while also being able to provide compassionate care to mamas like she did as a nurse.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR

Tayla has been with Mother-Wise since March 2022. She started as our Closet Concierge, managing the incoming and outgoing donations. She is now a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician and has launched our brand-new Car Seat Program. After becoming a mother herself, Tayla experienced the struggles of motherhood and realized how underserved mothers are. Through her struggles, the desire to help mothers blossomed and she stands ready to help in anyway she can. She believes that no mother should go unseen, unheard, or unappreciated. She’s a mama of two.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Alveta runs our Donations Closet, which means she is incredibly busy making sure local families get what they need. A mama of two, Alveta is integral to our mission of supporting perinatal mamas by providing them with much-needed items. She is very passionate about supporting others, and loves working at Mother-Wise. She believes firmly that wee are making positive changes in the world by helping other moms build strong families.

Alveta loves trying new food places with her family, going fishing, bike riding, and heading out on adventures with her kiddos.

BILINGUAL PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Joana joined us in August 2023. She works with Melody to support hundreds of perinatal mothers across Lake County, focusing on Spanish-speaking mamas. Joana moved to the States a few years ago from Brazil, and has a three year old son.

She is interested in culture, traveling, self-development, and enjoying the outdoors. She loves working for Mother-Wise because she wants to help moms navigate motherhood in a happy and guiltless way!

PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Sonja joined us in September 2023. She moved to Cobb Mountain in 2017 with her husband and two daughters. She struggled silently with mental health when her daughters were young, and feels very passionate about the work we do for mamas in the community. In her free time, she enjoys going on adventures with her family, reading, gardening, and spending time at the ocean.

She is excited to be a part of the positive change in Lake County!