I joined Postpartum Support International in 2021 after becoming a mom. As a local coordinator, I directly support new moms by connecting them with mental health resources in Minneapolis and Baltimore. I also work with leadership of the state MN chapter to improve processes for volunteer engagement and retention.

Postpartum Support International increases awareness among public and professional communities about the emotional changes that individuals and families experience during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

I believe everyone deserves a good meal. I volunteered for GLIDE’s free meals program when I lived in San Francisco from 2016-2020.

GLIDE provides services and an inclusive community that aims to break the cycles of poverty for those living in San Francisco.

I fundraised for Girls on the Run while training for the Chicago marathon in 2012. Running has helped me build my own confidence so I love the idea of promoting running and physical activity at a young age, especially for girls.

Girls on the Run designs programs that strengthens 3rd to 8th grade girls’ social, emotional, physical, and behavior skills to successfully navigate life experiences.

I discovered my love for running after joining Team in Training to run my first marathon in 2008. I fundraised for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society while training for the San Diego marathon.

Team in Training is an endurance training program that raises funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, which finds cures and ensures access to treatment for blood cancer patients.