- Meet the Team!
Kathy has lived in Leelanau County for 38 years. She has raised 3 children here and now has three grandchildren with one more on the way. She has worked in the field of early childhood development for the over 25 years promoting early childhood health, safety, development, and strong parent/child relationships. Kathy loves reading, gardening, cooking, playing with her grandchildren and hiking with her dog Luna.
Adriana (Adri) is from Bogota, Colombia, and is bilingual. She is married, has a 3-year-old girl and a 6-year-old Husky and has been living in Northern Michigan for four years. She has a bachelor’s degree in speech and language pathology with a postgraduate degree in audiology. During the years that she worked in her home country as an audiologist, she had the opportunity to interact with diverse populations and multicultural groups. She has always focused on the well-being and specific needs of each person. She joined Parenting Communities in November 2021 and is eager to support parents and children by assessing their needs and supporting them at this important point in their lives.
Courtney lives in Leelanau County and is raising her two young children here with her husband. They also have a German Shepherd who loves cuddles and fetching frisbees. Courtney has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and several years of experience working with youth and families from diverse backgrounds. She participated in Parenting Communities playgroups and home visiting and found it especially helpful after having her second baby to have a caring and supportive place to go with both children. Courtney enjoys swimming, disc golfing, being outdoors, visiting the beach year-round, and spending time with her family. She joined the Parenting Communities team in November 2021 and is passionate about supporting and advocating for other Leelanau families as they navigate the joys and challenges of parenthood.
Nikki has worked with families in Early Childhood programs at the Health Department since September 2021. She has a bachelor’s degree in Nursing and has worked with a variety of age ranges and specialties during her nursing career. Nikki enjoys connecting with families to help support and advocate for the Leelanau County community! Nikki is married with two young children of her own. She enjoys spending time outside in the summer, boating, cooking, and spending time with family and friends!
Autumn has been working as a nurse with a focus on the health of families with young children since 2006. She joined the Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department in January of 2013. As a resident of Leelanau County for most of her life, she is grateful to be able to work with families in her own community. Autumn is the supervisor of the Parenting Communities program, and is also a certified Lactation Consultant, and continues to home visit families who are looking for support to reach their breastfeeding goals.
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Hannah lives in Leelanau County where she and her husband are raising their three children on their small family farm. She has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and has enjoyed being a youth sports coach. She participated in Parenting Communities when her children were young and is excited to support local families as part of the PC team. Hannah loves going for walks, gardening, animals, being every type of sports and theater-mom for her kids, and being on the water.
Mariah, a lifelong resident of Northern Michigan, is raising her young son and silver lab puppy Waylon. Mariah has her bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, she has been a Registered Dietitian at a local healthcare system and health department. She is dedicated to teaching parents the essential skills to ensure their young children develop healthy eating habits. Her passion lies in breastfeeding and in guiding young children to become great eaters. Also in her role as WIC coordinator, Mariah has been at the Health Department since 2019.
There are many other staff members who work in multiple programs at the Health Department, but through their expertise lend invaluable support to the success of the Parenting Communities program. Michelle is the Director of Personal Health at BLDHD. She has worked tirelessly to ensure that Early Childhood services in Leelanau County have the support they need to succeed. Rachel wears many hats at the Health Department. Her work in the Parenting Communities program is primarily on display through her talent for visual media and publicity.
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