Alyssa is from Southwest VA where she currently lives with her husband and their two beautiful children. Alyssa attended Mountain Empire Community College where she earned an associate degree in allied health. Since having her son, Alyssa has been a stay-at-home mom from which she previously worked at her local bank. She is interested in growing her knowledge and helping families at Moms in Motion. In her free time, Alyssa enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, and reading.

Ashley is from Southwest Va. She resides in a small town named Big Stone Gap. She lives with her husband and three children. Ashley is very familiar with the world of disabilitiesThe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines a person with a disability as a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activity.  This includes people who have a record of such an impairment, even if they do not currently have a disability.  It also includes people who do not have a disability but are regarded as having a disability.  The ADA also makes it unlawful to discriminate against a person based on that person’s association with a person with a disability. More. Her oldest son was diagnosed with Autism at an early age. She battled through the school system trying to get help with Early InterventionSupports and services to infants and toddlers from birth through age two who are not developing as expected or who have a medical condition that can delay normal development. Often focused on increasing the child’s participation in family and community activities that are important to the family, and on helping parents and other caregivers know how to find ways to help the child learn during everyday activities. and getting her son in the ACES program at the age of 3. Her son continues to have Speech and Occupational TherapyThe use of assessment and intervention that helps people of all ages to recover from injury, disability or illness and participate in activities of daily living. More. Along the way they continue to have their battles but always stay strong and pull through. Ashley continues to try to help others in need and have compassion for families that fight the battle everyday for their loved ones with disabilities.

After my youngest son was diagnosed on the spectrum, I found myself lost on what avenues to take next. It seemed as if no one could help us receive the help he deserved. After talking to a friend and former colleague, he pointed me in the direction of Mom's in Motion. With the very well detailed and step-by-step guide, I was finally able to receive the information I had longed for. As a result, this seemed to be my next path in life: helping other families in my situation.

Brianna was born and raised in Southwest VA, in the small town of Hurley. She still resides a few minutes away in Grundy with her fiancé and their fur baby, Sammy. Brianna attended Southwest Virginia Community College where she received her degree as an Occupational Therapist Assistant and had the pleasure of working with many individuals needing assistance. Brianna enjoys making a difference and helping others. She believes Moms in Motion is a wonderful place to do so and hopes to help many families during her time with the company.

Cassie has an instinct for helping others. Her previous experience includes working in administrative roles for a veterinary office, a pediatric office, and most recently as a caretaker for an elderly couple. In these roles she was able to do what she loves: doing things for others to make their lives easier. As a caretaker, she managed the couple's finances, looked after their household and personal needs, scheduled medical visits, and completed documents to ensure their insurance needs were adequate. Cassie is excited to be with Moms In Motion where she will be able to continue her passion for helping others.

Chrissiana is a LEO wife living in the beautiful mountains of Southwest, Va with her incredible husband and two children. Chrissiana was first introduced to the world of disabilities by her mother who worked in a group homeHousing arrangement where 3-7 people with disabilities live, staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Homes usually have support staff that rotate around the clock on shifts. More setting for over 20 years. During that time, Chrissiana was able to participate in the Special Olympics and special occasions with the individuals such as birthdays, holidays, and vacations. Being in this environment inspired Chrissiana to expand her knowledge and understanding in the world of disabilities to be able to further assist families in finding the answers, help, and hope they deserve.

For the past several years Christen has experienced, through her own grandmother, the daily struggles presented when caring for someone with a disability, as her grandmother cares for her disabled brother. Christen's mother, Tracey, has spent much of her time helping her grandmother navigate through all of the obstacles faced.

In the Fall of 2018, Christen became licensed as an Accident and Health Insurance Agent. Through this experience, she witnessed how the process of enrolling individuals and families into health care plans caused many people to experience difficulties in receiving the care they needed. The purpose Christen felt in being able to assist those individuals stuck with her. She wants to build her understanding of the world of disabilities, and in turn help other families to receive the assistance they need, so that they can live the best lives possible.

Danielle lives in Richmond, Virginia with her husband and four children. She became interested in advocating for families with special needs through personal experiences with her children. Her oldest daughter is diagnosed with Autism and Lennox - Gastaut Syndrome (an epilepsy disorder). Her youngest son is diagnosed with Down Syndrome. Danielle has been an active voice for the world of disabilities for over ten years through personal experiences, educational achievements, and career opportunities.

Danielle is a Partners in Policymaking class of 2013 alumni and has completed an internship at the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental ServicesVirginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. State agency that oversees developmental disability, mental health, and substance use services More. She holds an A.A.S. in Human Services with a specialization in disabilities from John Tyler Community college and a B.S. in Human Services from Bluefield College. Danielle's life mission is to make a difference in the lives of those with special needs through her dedicated service and advocacy skills.

Originally from West Virginia, Diana has two daughters, four grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. She has worked for Moms In Motion off and on since 2013, starting out as a case manager. She quickly found that she loved working behind the scenes as an admin and has served in various capacities in that department. “Having spent most of my life as someone’s administrative assistant, the role just comes naturally,” Diana said. “The work at Moms is interesting and gives me the opportunity to help people. My heart really goes out to the families; if I can help them in any way, I’ll do it.”

Emily resides in Mathews County with her two children and fiancé. Having been a stay-at-home mom since her youngest was born, Emily joined Moms In Motion because she wants to help others and make a difference in their lives. In her free time, Emily enjoys reading books, watching history documentaries, and spending quality time with her family!

Jazmine lives in Johnson County, TN with her loving fiancé and 3 dogs! She loves helping others so when she heard about Moms In Motion, she knew she wanted to help these families. Jazmine is so excited to grow within the company and make a positive impact.

JodyLynn B grew up in a small rural town in Eastern West Virginia where she still lives with her husband, two children, and three dogs. JodyLynn has a love for helping others; in her earlier years she volunteered at her local fire department as an EMT/Firefighter. Since leaving the department she has looked for ways to help others and will strive to do just that with Moms In Motion.

Kristin is from a small town in Southwest Virginia and is happily married to her husband; together they have two daughters who they love dearly. Kristin has worked with a Tele Health answering service for three years. Within this role she has helped home health nurses, hospice calls, and doctor pages ensure they have received their pages from their patients. Kristin has also worked with transportation for DMAS, across all 50 states, ensuring members receive rides for medical transportation. She has a nephew with high functioning Autism who has played a huge role in her life and has taught her patience she never knew she had; she helps him to find understanding in this world. Kristin strives to help people find the answers they have been searching for.

Latrice Mayes has a love for helping people and that is what led her to Moms In Motion. She worked for the health department and owned a daycare for over five years, before attending nursing school to expand her knowledge of how to care for others. Latrice is a wife, a mother of six, and has authored two books. As a person with a loving and kind nature, it is her desire to ensure that everyone she encounters will know that hope, joy, and peace are available to them if they want it.

Lexie has always loved customer service and absolutely loves helping anyone in any way she can. She is thrilled to be a part of Moms In Motion and to learn all about it. You will probably hear at least one dad joke a week from her because she loves to make people laugh. Lexie has been through a lot of hardships in her life but she’s excited to be moving on to bigger and better things. She is looking forward to her journey with Moms In Motion.

Rachel lives in Southwest Virginia with her husband and their three beautiful children. Rachel has an Associate’s Degree in Medical Transcription and Medical Coding. She has personal experience in trying to find help and resources needed to assist families. Rachel has an aunt with physical and vocal paralysis who she has seen struggle for years to get the proper resources needed to assist in her day-to-day life. Helping others is Rachel’s passion and she strives daily to make a positive impact in someone else’s life. She is excited to become an advocate for those in need. In her free time, she enjoys spending quality time and traveling with her family.

Sauna currently resides in Virginia with her husband and children. She is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in business management. Sauna has a passion for serving others and making a difference in the community. She has been involved in the autism community since the diagnosis of her 4-year-old daughter. Through personal experience dealing with the challenges of caring for a special needs child, she has gained an in-depth knowledge of the resources and support available for families. Sauna’s service to others also began through the experience of volunteering in her church community and other various mentorship programs. Sauna is excited to join Moms In Motion to serve and assist those within her community.

Tamatha and her husband were welcomed into the “world of disability” when their third child was born with a rare genetic mutation. As a result, he remains in a newborn mental state with no physical control. Only given two to four years to live, he has now lived years beyond that estimate. Tamatha and her husband are absolutely blessed to have him in the family, but the impact has been tremendous. Each family member has had to make lifestyle changes as a result. Through it all, Tamatha has worked hard to help her family find and maintain “a new normal.”

This everyday experience has given Tamatha the ability to help extended family and friends when they have faced the disability of a loved one. She has had the opportunity to share her experiences and provide comfort and compassion throughout her community. Tamatha is excited to be working for Moms In Motion. She hopes to help many others who are facing a disability to thrive as they find their own “new normal.”