Amber is originally from Fredericksburg but moved from Prince George, VA a little over a year ago to Kingsport, Tennessee with her fiancé and their children. She graduated Brightpoint Community College with her Associate’s in Human Services with a specialization in Pre- Social Work. She was over halfway done with her Bachelor’s in Social Work from Liberty University when she had to take time away due to a sick child. Her plan is to return at some point soon to finish her bachelor’s. Amber’s passion comes from spending her time learning and navigating the waivers in Virginia for her own child who has autism and other major health conditions. Amber has spent time working as a paraprofessional in the schools and was a team lead at a group home for individuals with intellectual 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. Amber is excited to start this journey in case management at Moms In Motion.

Ashley was born and raised in Radford, VA and belongs to a huge family. She spends most of her time outside of work watching her two boys play football, basketball, and baseball. Ashley and both boys enjoy spending time outside and love fishing, swimming, family cookouts and doing sporadic things in the community. Through Ashley's experience in the human services field, she has come to enjoy serving those in the community with disabilities and has found these individuals to be very open to learning new ways to achieve success. Ashley's professional and motivating spirit has given her the ability to teach and lead with an open mind. Ashley's main goal is to make a lasting impact on those she serves.

Holly graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor’s degree in sociology and a minor in integrative health and wellness. After graduation, she moved to Roanoke, VA and worked at a homeless shelter/ recovery center called the Rescue Mission. She is recently married and moved to Moms In Motion in order to spend time with her husband while still helping those in need. She loves people and believes everyone deserves to be seen and heard. She is a fun and joy loving women who enjoys crafting, running, and socializing in her free time.

Jenny lives in the Roanoke area with her two amazing children. She has a heart for service to others and a passion for advocacy for those who need a voice. Jenny earned a Master's in Counseling from the University of Memphis and has worked with children and families as a preschool teacher at a local non-profit serving ELL families and as a school counselor in public schools.

When Jenny's oldest child was diagnosed with Autism and Sensory Processing Disorder, her heart and passion grew to include the special needs community. She was introduced to Moms In Motion through the local special families and Autism groups. In her spare time, Jenny enjoys game nights, crocheting, and traveling. She also loves to volunteer at her church and at her children's school.

Kelly lives in Salem, VA with her husband and two children. She graduated from Miller-Motte Technical College with an associate's degree of Occupational Science in Medical Assisting. Following graduation, she spent over two years working as a Direct Support Professional in group homesHousing 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 for adults with intellectual disabilities and behavioral disorders. Over the past six years she has worked as a medical assistant treating adults and children with different orthopedic issues as well as neurological disorders. Kelly is excited to get to be in a more hands-on position to help families through the services of Moms in Motion.

Mickey Sparks resides in Franklin County Virginia. She is a wife, mother to three beautiful daughters, and is excited about becoming a grandmother. She enjoys spending time with her family and their many pets and animals. She loves helping others and is excited about her position with Moms In Motion because she truly feels she will make a difference. She previously worked at a medical staffing agency after working at Blue Ridge Behavioral Health where she served children and adults of all ages with needs ranging from crisis, detox, and mental illness. She is very passionate about other peoples’ needs and will always go the extra mile for her clients.

Trevor was born and raised on a farm in Bedford County, VA and has grown up with a passion for helping others. He attended Bob Jones University and graduated with a bachelor’s in criminal justice. He spent a short time in law enforcement before working as the head of security at a hospital. His passion for helping others stems from him being the closest in age to one of his brothers who has autism. It's Trevor's goal to always help others through his work and to always be at least 1% better than he was the day before.