Meet The Board
Our Board of Directors is made up of a diverse and talented group of mompreneurs who all understand the unique needs of modern families seeking work/life balance. We all share a collective village mindset and believe families who support each other thrive together. Our board includes an artistic director and nonprofit guru, a scientist with a Ph.D. in biology, a homeschool co-op leader, a designer of a childcare swap app, a preschool director and several makers dedicated to their craft.
Stephanie MAjeran
Stephanie currenlty serves as a consultant for Baton Global and is the founder of DSM Craftmakers Collaborative. She is passionate about supporting small businesses and nonprofits and has established Wellrun Results, a consulting practice aimed at guiding small business and nonprofits towards informed, profitable decisions through a blend of financial expertise, tax insights and data-driven strategies. Stephanie is also a local artist and well known in the community for her yarn and fibers artwork.
Jamie Sachs
Jamie Sachs is the Founder of Bowen Hayes School of the Arts. She is also the Artistic Director of the nonprofit Inland Empire Contemporary Ballet Company. All proceeds from ticket sales for her annual “Dancing for a Cure” production are donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Mindy Carlson
Mindy is a wife + mother of two, a maker and small business owner. She owns and operates a coworking studio called MIX Creative Community in West Des Moines, IA with the goal of bringing together non-traditional workers in a space made just for them. Additionally, she runs a letterpress business, Minderson Press, where she designs and prints her greeting card line. Mindy is passionate about building community and encouraging those who go after their big ideas
Audrey Wallace
Audrey Wallace is the Co-Founder of Komae, a mobile childcare app that allows families to swap childcare for points instead of cash. Audrey and her business partner Amy are passionate about helping parents “Be the Village” in their communities. Audrey is a change agent with an entrepreneurial spirit that is contagious!
dr. jenny stovas
Dr. Jenny Strovas is the founder of Nature Matters where she provides educational resources to help parents create experiences to learn about nature with their kids. Jenny has her Ph.D. in biology with a focus on ecology and education. Her research revolves around environmental literacy and nature experiences.
Heather Nerem
Heather is the Early Education Director at Des Moines Christian School. She has over 10 years experience in educational leadership including serving as an elementary principal, a director of curriculum instruction, as well as a women’s ministry director. Heather has a passion for servant leadership. She is gifted in creating collaborative and creative cultures that bring out the best in others. Her deep love for God and visionary skills allow Heather to teach, inspire and encourage other women to be leaders in their home, school, and community.
Sarah Argenal
Sarah Argenal is the founder of the Working Parent Resource Podcast which provides helpful resouces to help working families with time management, marriage, child develoment, and mindfulness. Sarah has a masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and Adult Development and specializes in coaching both individuals and couples in building healthy relationships, creating a healthy life balance, and navigating major life transitions.
Jen mueller
Jen Mueller is a homeschooling mom of 5 children. She has a background in elementary education and art. Jen runs a local co-op with other homeschooling families and is an expert in the co-op model.
joann hayden
JoAnn is an artist and mentor mom for Mothers of Preschoolers – MOPS. Her insights as wisdom as a creative mother of grown children are greatly valued.
