Our Team
YoungMoms is committed to learning, listening, and working collaboratively to understand disparities, address root causes to problems, and shape strategies and align resources to produce meaningful outcomes.
Executive Director
Program Director
Development Director
Volunteer Coordinator
Senior Case Manager
Case Manager
Case Manager
Case Manager
Meet the Board of Directors
Our Board addresses complex issues and serve as stewards to our mission and work. We plan to grow our board by 50% and increase representation to 25% over the next three years. Representation includes members of the community we serve, alumni of our programs, young mothers, and immigrants.
Michelle Modesto
President
Sr. Director of Project Mgmt. (retired),
DuPont Pharmaceuticals
Community Expertise: Provides over 20 years of volunteering, fundraising, and committee and board leadership.
Melanie Wilson
Vice President
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist & Licensed Professional Counselor,
The Peacemaker Center & True North Counseling Services
Community Expertise: Provides expertise in mental health, strategic planning, leadership and organizational effectiveness.
Deborah Lewis
Secretary
Attorney,
Capitan Law
Community Expertise: Provides legal knowledge, analytical skills, and expertise in communications and mediation, as well as nearly 20 years of leadership and programming experience as a Girl Scout leader.
JoEllen Muntz
Treasurer
Business Consultant,
Self-Employed
Community Expertise: Provides years of experience organizational, leadership, and team effectiveness, including financial management. 20 years of volunteering/mentoring with young professionals. Supporter and volunteer of various Kennett Square and Philadelphia non-profit organizations.
Molly Henry
Executive Director Emeritus,
YoungMoms
Community Expertise: Provides leadership in communications & development, and strong organizational and programming knowledge having previously served as Board President and Executive Director.
Anna Platz
Partner,
ILM Marketing
Community Expertise: Provides experience in digital and traditional marketing, communication, and community engagement.
Paola Rosas-Weed
Executive Director,
After the Bell
Community Expertise: Provides years of programming experience with both Girls Scouts and Boy Scouts, as well as strong relationships within the community and non profit partners.
Carrie Saathoff
Co-Chair,
Guatemala Partnership of New Castle Presbytery
Community Expertise: Provides non-profit administration, fundraising, connections in Guatemala, and knowledge of the culture and context of the country.
Lissette Villarreal
IT Manager,
Constellation
Community Expertise: Provides expertise in Information Technology and innovation strategy.
Kristen Weidenmuller
Managing Director,
Gladius Communications
Community Expertise: Provides expertise in communications, engagement, and strategic development.
Terri Weidenmuller
Substitute Teacher (Retired),
Avon Grove School District
Community Expertise: Provides 10 years of volunteering/mentoring with YoungMoms and strong relationships with area churches and schools.
Fundraising & Development
Increase philanthropic support for YoungMoms by strengthening fundraising leadership, expanding donor and corporate engagement, improving stewardship, and pursuing strategic grant opportunities.
Facilities
& Technology
Ensure YoungMoms has appropriate facilities and technology to fully support its work.
People
Build and sustain a high-performing team of staff, volunteers, and leaders who have the capacity, support, and succession plans needed to advance YoungMoms' mission.
Strategic
Partnerships
& Growth
Position YoungMoms for long-term growth by cultivating strategic partnerships, strengthening community leadership, and exploring opportunities to expand resources that address the unmet needs of young families in southern Chester County.
Communications
& Community
Engagement
Increase community awareness and engagement through additional marketing and outreach activities designed to educate and inspire the community.