​Meet our team of CouncilMoms!
These women volunteer their time and expertise to Momivate's success as we work towards YOUR success!

We are looking to expand our TEAM!

Are you passionate about motherhood? Are you looking for ways to utilize your talents and skills?
CLICK HERE to fill out our application to join our board!

Regan Barnes
ChairMom of the Motherboard

When Regan started a blog, she titled it "The Clueless Mama" and chronicled the many ways that motherhood did NOT come naturally to her, as well as her delightful discoveries of how... (READ MORE)
​Email Regan with questions or suggestions or to invite her to give a pep talk to your mom group! Schedule a zoom here!

Leigha Westover
co-chairMom

Leigha Westover has been in the service of motherhood over 30 years, mothering eight incredible individuals and grandmothering five. She has been involved in homeschool, private... (READ MORE)
​Contact Leigha to join our team, or to have her come speak to your moms group!

​DIANA DUKE
Unite Us Coordinator

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Diana thought she put the "mom" in mommy...of course that was before she became a mommy. Oh wow did that reality slap hard. After marrying the perfect man, her soulmate, and best friend, her young head was filled with visions of a picturesque life, and then one of life's twists ... (READ MORE)
Diana is ready and willing to connect you with resources through Unite Us. Contact her directly or through our Unite Us Page!

Christina Johnson
Activate Leader

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Christina Johnson is a firm believer that you can thrive almost anywhere when you choose to make it yours and own it. She likes to try a bit of everything and she loves how motherhood lets her do that all the time! 

Christina got her bachelor's at BYU where she majored in Linguistics (because it was actually two minors) and minored in everything she possibly could. (READ MORE)
To invite Christina to speak to your mothering group and soak up her enthusiasm, email her here!

Annette Durfee
Cultivate Leader

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Annette and her family have enjoyed living in Utah, Illinois, Oregon, and now beautiful upstate New York.  In each place, she has felt privileged to know and learn from many family and friends who are wonderful mothers.  Although her nest is now empty, her heart is not!  She and her ...  (READ MORE)
Annette is willing and available to give presentations to your mothering group, whether in upstate New York or over zoom! Contact her through email!

MALLORY SEIDLITZ
Team Solidarity Captain

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Mallory initially joined Momivate as our intern. Originally from Nevada, she attended an undergraduate institution in Oklahoma and continues to pursue a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Nonprofit Management at ... (READ MORE)

Natascha Jaffa
​Momversations co-host

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A mom first and foremost, Natascha has a dream to support every mother in rising above abuse, neglect, low self-esteem, self-destructive behaviors, betrayal, and trauma. Currently seeking her bachelor’s in psychology with an intention to license in marriage and family therapy, she advocates for her 9yo special needs son while trying to become the mother she wished she’d had to her 5yo daughter.  (READ MORE)
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Stephanie Simmons
Inspiration Specialist

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Stephanie is still in the beginning stages of motherhood. As a mother of four, ages 6-14, she has learned some things and is aware that there are many more things to learn, and re-learn. Stephanie always wanted to be a full-time mom when she grew up, thinking it was a simple and natural task. The reality of motherhood has since washed over her as she is trying to do the best she can with the limited tools she brought into the role, while trying to accumulate more. (READ MORE)

Jeri Hillegeist
Momivator Pilot

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Jeri is a busy mother of four hilarious kids who fill her life with love, chaos, and laughter. She has accomplished a lot of things but feels that being a mother is the most meaningful work she has the privilege of doing. Her husband of 14 years also feels that motherhood is an awesome and important calling and he supports her in that role 100%. Most of her time is spent... (READ MORE)

Laura Breksa
Personal Pursuits CouncilMom

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Laura had the privilege of growing up on California's Central Coast, in a beautiful valley that ended at the ocean and flower fields on one side, and spilled out onto green rolling hills on the other. She was surrounded by beauty and good people. Laura has continued to seek beauty and good people. She's held on to a really good guy since 1991. She was privileged to be a full-time mom to four beautiful children from 1994-2022. She is here at Momivate to do some good for mothers because she knows the honor it is to raise children and that mothers need cheering on and support. (READ MORE)

Heather LeFoll
Elevate Leader

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Embarking on the path of motherhood came as a surprise for Heather. She did not feel ready for the commitment, but with a little one growing inside of her, she accepted the challenge and faced the curve of life. She always knew she wanted to be a mother “someday”, and even envisioned a large family (like Cheaper By the Dozen, you know?), she wasn’t prepared for the unexpected timing of beginning the journey.  (READ MORE)
Contact Heather through email at heather@momivate.org

Suzanne Fullmer
Unique Circumstances Councilmom

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Raspberries, road trips and reading are some of Suzanne’s lifelong favorites. Inspired by an amazing mother and devoted grandmothers, she was raised in Kansas City with dreams of traveling and being a mom and grandma herself. Suzanne married her best friend, Dan, and graduated with a degree (READ MORE)

JOIN OUR TEAM!

If you have a passion for motherhood and would like to volunteer about three hours a week contributing your expertise in one of our areas, please CLICK HERE. Areas where we're in need of help include:

heartfelt gratitude to former members of our team!

Marissa Kohl
Efi Neofitos-Munoz
​Reilly Manners
​Michelle Clark
Jenni Taysom
Cindy Thomsen
Grace Tuffour
​Mary Black
Linley Baker
Scott Thompson
Heidi Garrett
LaReina Hingson
Alana Hutchins
Sheryl Kauhaihao
Trina Kinyon​
Heidi Barrow
​Parisa Hakimi
​Maleah Gearig
Danielle Bradshaw
Gerika Espinosa
Sam Allred
Elisabeth Balderree
Stephanne Beauchamp
Sarah Costa
Michelle Ferre
Ericka Moore
Tancy Campbell
​Shavonne Henry
Jessica Mwanza
Kilee DeMille