Cassady Bower has been married to her husband for over four years and is a huge animal person, especially with dogs, and has a French Bulldog who she is obsessed with. She is from Lynchburg, VA where her husband and her own a men’s clothing store and a coffee shop. She began as an elementary education major with a minor in special needs but changed her degree as a freshman due to the competitive nature of the program and later graduated from Liberty University with a B.S. in fashion merchandising.

Cassady has always been very compassionate, wanting to help others any way that she can. She loves the Moms In Motion mission statement and what they have to offer for people who are struggling to find resources. She is excited to be a part of a team who works together to benefit peoples’ lives. Cassady has grown up around people with 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. and is very prepared to help those who may be struggling. She has seen how this job has impacted her mom (who also works with Moms), and she is ready to share that experience.

Emilee lives in a small town in Johnson County, TN, with her husband, Robert, and two boys. She is a passionate and energetic mother and enjoys being outdoors, spending time with her family, and making her family happy. She really enjoys helping others and making sure they are heard. Making a difference in people's lives is something she strives to do every day.

With years of customer service and helping others, she truly believes this is a new beginning. She is ready to start this journey with the Moms in Motion team and help others to the best of her ability.

Kristie lives in Front Royal, VA with her husband, Tim, and son, Hayden. She is a CNA who has worked with Alzheimer’s and dementia patients in both facility and home care environments. In that time, she has seen the struggles people have faced to provide care for their family members. She joined Moms in Motion to help families find the resources they need to get the best quality care for their loved ones. She looks forward to assisting clients and providing them with the support and care they deserve.

Lisa is a native of Staunton, VA. She was first introduced to the world of Medicaid waivers when her best friend, who was like a brother to her, became disabled after an illness. Trying to find help for her friend, Lisa contacted a high school classmate who was a Case Manager with a local hospital and thus began their journey. She was a caregiver for her friend for almost nine years. After his passing, Lisa went on to serve other clients and to join Moms In Motion as a Family Resource Specialist.

Lisa knows first hand how the program makes it possible for people to live in the comfort of their own surroundings, to be active in their community, to empower their lives, and to enrich the lives of all the people with whom they come in contact. Lisa does her best to help other families receive the help they need as a way to honor the memory of her dear friend.

Mary is a former military dependentA dependent is someone who is sustained by another person, such as a child supported by his or her parents. who was born in Germany and permanently resides in Northern Virginia with her husband and her large, blended family. In Mary’s spare time, she loves going to the beach, watching her sons’ sporting events, reading, attending her daughter’s wheelchair basketball games, and spending quality time with her beautiful grandchildren.

While Mary has always had the drive to lend a helping hand, the passion became more personal when her daughter was born with cerebral palsy. Mary is remarkably familiar with the obstacles and stress that one can encounter with a special needs child. Throughout her daughter’s life, she never knew there were so many resources available, nor did she think that her daughter would qualify for selected programs, until she came across Moms In Motion (MIM).

Her goal as she begins her journey with MIM is to educate, promote advocacy, and empower people with the knowledge regarding the various Medicaid waivers available for the elderly and those with disabilities, so that they can be an advocate for themselves or their family members. There is nothing more fulfilling than to see a person obtain the support and care they deserve to live a healthy and happy life.

Melissa moved back to Richmond a few years ago, after spending thirteen years in New England. She lives in Henrico County with her son and sister. Melissa was direct support staff and a residential manager for adult clients with developmental disabilities. Her son also had his issues, and she has always felt she’s had a calling in this field.

Melissa has a bachelor’s in Biology from V.C.U. and is currently at Liberty University getting her master’s in counseling. She has two children and two young grandchildren. She is active in mentoring girls in faith-based programs and is involved in the recovery community. A huge part of her self-care is giving back to others. She loves the clients she works with and is a firm believer in advocacy.

Stefanie was born and raised in Frederick County, VA and has decided to raise her family there as well. She has been married to her husband since 2011 and they are now a family of 6. They have 4 beautiful children - three boys and a girl who keeps them on their toes. When I am not at work you can usually find me at a ball field, basketball court, or gymnastics gym.

Stefanie has worked in healthcare for the majority of her working history. Volunteering and working with the community are some of her biggest passions. With her knowledge of healthcare, customer services, and passion for community service, working with Moms in Motion came as an easy decision.

Zinta currently resides in Northern Virginia, where she was born and raised. She attended James Madison University where she obtained her degree in Social Work and has always had a gift of empathy and service for others. Zinta has previous experience working with formerly homeless individuals dealing with mental health and substance abuse. Prior to that, Zinta worked with individuals with disabilities and severe behaviors. She’s had the pleasure of seeing firsthand the variation of strengths and abilities each of these individuals possessed. Zinta is excited to join Moms in Motion because she believes that all individuals need to have access to services to be empowered and live their lives to the fullest.