Angela was raised in the Hudson Valley, NY but has lived in Virginia for many years. She is a mother and a spouse of an active-duty service member. They are stationed in Hampton Roads. Angela has a Bachelor’s degree in African and Latino Studies and her professional experiences are diverse. She has been a home visitor for an evidence-based home visiting program, represented a managed care organization, and most recently served other military families. She is excited to work with families, helping to provide resources to support their needs by stepping into an advocate role with Moms In Motion.

Charlene is a mother of two and has worked with adult people with intellectual disabilitiesA term used to describe a person with below-average cognitive ability, apparent before age 18, characterized by an IQ score at or below 70 and difficulties with adaptive behaviors. More for many years. She earned an Associate's degree in Applied Science as well as a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Human Services. Charlene also obtained a certification in Human Service Management. She enjoys arts, crafts, and DIY projects.

Cristy has a BA degree in Psychology, and an associate degree in Paralegal Studies. Her main focus throughout her career has always been to be of service to others. Cristy started out working as a nanny. After several years of being a nanny, she helped others with intellectual and physical disabilities. She then started to help senior citizens in multiple capacities such as providing direct care and administering medications in assisted living facilities and nursing homes. Cristy also was a pharmacy tech, and worked in specialty medical offices doing reception, insurance verification, intake, and billing. Cristy is excited to use her past experiences and knowledge to support families by advocating for them so that they can receive the services needed for the best quality of life. When Cristy isn't working, she loves reading mysteries, cooking and making new recipes, and playing with her mischievous cat!

Judy has lived in the Hampton Roads area her whole life. She is the mother of five children, two of which have complex medical needs due to their Autism and Osteogenesis Imperfecta diagnoses. Judy has a bachelor’s degree in science with a major in Healthcare Administration. She has served families with waiver services for 20 years throughout the Hampton Roads area. Judy is excited to work with families, providing support and resources to help them achieve their levels of independence as well as family self-sufficiencyAbility to meet one’s own needs without external assistance; or extreme confidence in one’s own resources, powers, etc..

Randi was born and raised in New Jersey. She earned her Master’s in Elementary Education and has experience working with children with disabilities as a paraprofessional. As a military spouse, she had the wonderful opportunity to travel and live in six different states. She has worked with a diverse population which has provided her with unique experiences and career development.

In 2017, the military brought her and her family to Chesapeake, VA where they decided to settle down. She and her husband have three active children and a yellow lab. In her free time, she enjoys exercising, cooking, and traveling. Randi truly enjoys helping others and looks forward to meeting new people. She is excited to be a part of the Moms In Motion team and to ensure individuals and their families are getting the services that are needed.

Sonya is a Virginia native and currently resides in Chesapeake. She obtained her Bachelor’s in Sociology from Norfolk State University. She has a multitude of professional experience in the fields of human resources, substance abuse counseling, and customer service. Sonya is richly blessed with a wonderful husband and three lovely daughters. She genuinely loves spending time with her family and friends, reading, traveling, and watching her Dallas Cowboys!

Sonya’s personal connection with individuals with disabilities was through her brother. Her brother is paralyzed, and through caring for him increased her passion to help others. She has always had a deep passion for making a difference and feels this is her true calling in life. Sonya is excited for this chapter with Moms In Motion and to be of service to many families in her community.

Tyler Andrews was born in Okinawa, Japan to parents who each served in the United States Air Force. She moved to Georgia at age four where she was raised and completed her education. Tyler graduated from Spelman College in 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Throughout her time at Spelman, Tyler participated in community causes to bring awareness to nutrition and promote community gardening.

With her degree, Tyler entered the field of behavioral health and worked as a qualified mental health professional (QMHP) for children for five years. Tyler joined Moms In Motion to expand her capacity to support the community in areas of need. She is passionate about ensuring people can exercise their personal agency and it is her desire to close the gap between the insured and uninsured. Tyler enjoys drawing, trying different cultural dishes, and has two silly cats.