Vermont Mom

Catherine is an avid learner, musical fanatic, and crafter extraordinaire.

Catherine has two kids (Liam, born in 2014, and Danica, 2011) and has been married to “Cowboy Bill” since August 2009.

She has a Master’s degree in Managing Innovation and IT and used to work for a Fortune 500 in Corporate America. After nearly a decade with that company, she left and opened her own clothing boutique, SidePony Boutique.

Catherine describes herself as driven, honest, and compassionate. She feels a unique kinship with goats.

Claire is mom to her thrill-seeking, 2016-born prankster son, who always keeps her on her toes.

Her degree and professional background are in legal and administrative practices.

Claire splits her time between being the team mom, reading cheesy (and not so cheesy) romance books, trying to keep her plants alive, spoiling her dog, and enjoying anything outdoorsy.

You'll find Claire on two of our podcasts, Burning for Bridgerton and But the Book Was Better. She also admins two of the Vermont Moms’ Facebook groups.

Julie and her husband, Mike, were both born and raised in Southern New Jersey but relocated to Vermont. Though new to the Green Mountain State, it already feels like home and they love the swimming, hiking, and skiing.

Julie earned a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a Master’s in Theology. These days you can find her back in the classroom, as she turns her focus to reading and literacy.

Julie enjoys reading big books, writing witty blog posts, cooking new recipes, indulging in celebrity gossip, watching trashy reality TV, and doing anything outdoors with her kids and husband.

Julie is the director, producer, and co-host on all of our podcasts.

Originally from New York’s Hudson Valley, Amanda moved to Vermont with her husband after they were married in 2007.

Amanda holds a Masters’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and, over the last few years, has experienced life as a full-time working mom, a part-time working mom, and a stay-at-home mom.

She has a son (born in 2011) and a daughter (born in 2014). Now that her youngest is off to school, she’s re-entered the workforce as an elementary substitute teacher until she figures out what her next career move may be. In her spare time, she enjoys crafting and knitting, going to Zumba class, and playing basketball and tennis.

Ashley was born and raised in Vermont and now lives in South Carolina with her two children and husband. She recently made the decision to homeschool and is loving the opportunity for a flexible learning environment for her kids.

She is highly caffeinated and runs her own online reading tutoring business Your Reading Tutor.

Her favorite things to do include making fairy houses with her kids, drinking coffee with her husband, and networking with other moms and entrepreneurs.

Kayla is a stay-at-home mom and church pianist/organist.

Originally from Ohio, she now lives in Essex Junction with her husband, Joseph, and her son, Andrew (2010) and daughter, Gianna (2011).

She has way too many hobbies, but her favorites include singing with the Vermont Choral Union, tap dancing, playing the piano, and participating in the wide world of theater both onstage and off.

Amanda is from Lake Placid, New York and now lives in Hinesburg with her husband and three children.

Amanda is a classically-trained chef who studied at L’Academie de Cuisine. She began her food career in the restaurant industry focusing on research, development, and training. After having her first son, she decided to shift gears and focus on food writing, recipe development, and freelancing.

She also attended the University of New Hampshire where she studied kinesiology, sport studies, and psychology.

In her free time, she loves to go out to eat with friends, run and ski with her dog, and attend her kids’ countless sporting events.

Andrea moved from Connecticut to Vermont ten years ago after falling in love with a native Vermonter, and his beautiful home state, and has never looked back.

The former city girl now resides in a small mountain town with her amazing husband, two tiny bosses, and one equally imperious pup.

When she's not busy creating healthy(ish) treats for her family and friends, you can find her swimming, doing yoga, reading, or hiking. Andrea loves to connect people with other people by creating community-building events and hosting social gatherings. Getting outdoors is what keeps her sane, along with practicing mindfulness and jumping into ice-cold water.

Anne is a proud parent of two high schoolers and is deeply passionate about ensuring a high-quality education for all.

With a background in cybersecurity and intelligence, she recognizes the importance of technological education keeping pace with today’s digital landscape. Her degree in Aeronautical Science, combined with extensive experience as a systems engineer, has equipped her with strong problem-solving and innovative thinking skills.

Anne enjoys travel, gardening, hiking, Pilates, theater, and spending time with her family.

Anne Marie Lavalette is a writer, feminist, and budding believer in synchronicities.
She holds her MFA in Creative Writing. She is currently working on a collection of personal essays.

She loves reading memoirs, swimming in rivers, campfires, iced tea, and hanging with her daughter.

Davida is the owner/physical therapist of Vermont Moms Physical Therapy & Performance and co-director of Middlebury Chabad along with her husband.

With two organizations to run, she still considers her primary jobs to be a wife and mommy of her 3 little kids.

Davida's self care consists of running, pottery, reading, and baking.

When asked what her passions are, she will tell you: family, Judaism, and helping moms (and pretending to re-model her house on Pinterest while looking for barefoot shoes).

Brianna and her husband are born and raised Vermonters. They currently reside in Essex, mere miles from the home where Brianna grew up.

Brianna is a mother to 3 children who are 8 years apart in age.

She obtained a trade degree in Automotive Technology and worked in the industry for many years before becoming a stay at home mom.

Sports, mainly hockey and soccer, are a big part of her life whether she's coaching, playing, or cheering on her family. She is the Essex Youth Hockey Association Girls Director.

Deb is a mechanical engineering consultant, STEM educator, artist, and parent. She is also the co-owner of The Vermont Idea Company.

Deb has designed parts of Mars Rovers, astronaut tools, underwater robots, and eye implants that enable the blind to see. She has years of experience teaching fun hands-on STEM workshops and camps focusing on fundamentals of engineering (often by destroying things) and empowering kids to build their own giant creative things with tools.

She currently teaches Arduino and Space Design courses to high school students at the Governor's Institute of Vermont.

As an artist, she loves learning new ways to make things and integrating those new skills into her art. She dabbles in illustration, woodworking, silversmithing, sculpture, fabric, food, and more.

In her free time, you can find her picking blueberries, inventing a new toy (like an interactive phone switchboard for her preschooler), or making kreplach and challah with her kids.

Chelsea (they/them) lives in Franklin County with their partner, two daughters, one cranky cat, and one rambunctious pup.

As an LGBTQIA+ person, their pride lies in being an ally and raising compassionate kids who embrace acceptance and empathy.

They have spent most of their life working with children and families in Special Education and volunteering at a Pediatric Oncology Camp. They are a fierce mental health advocate with a primary focus on postpartum mental health disorders.

They are currently doing the stay-at-home-mom thing while also hosting a podcast called Quiet Connection: Postpartum Mental Health. In their spare time, they love to read, listen to music, sing, go on road trips, and bake just about anything! They enjoy being at home and find happiness in canceled plans, late morning breakfasts, and cozy moments with their family on the couch.

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A born and raised Vermonter, Kelli got her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Vermont, then joined the Vermont Air National Guard, where she met her husband. She got her Master’s Degree in Digital Forensic Science from Champlain College.

She and her husband bought a house in the woods with 30+ acres of land to raise their two kids (4 and 2), three dogs, two cats, six chickens, five goats, and three guinea hens.

Kelli stays home with her kids and pets while running her own wood crafting business, Tabor Ridge Designs, during nap-times. Kelli occasionally writes for her own blog, Calm Collected Mom, because we can all dream. She doesn’t always think of herself as a writer, but she often has conversations with people over similar life frustrations and wants everyone to know that they’re not alone. Life is full of irritations and annoyances, but Kelli thinks that we’ll get through it with a great story to tell afterward!

Kelly helps busy women heal their back pain at home without complicated exercise regimens to build a body and life they adore.

She's a mom to three happy little ones, including twins, and loves all things health and wellness.

Originally from the Hudson Valley in New York, Kelly moved to Vermont from Atlanta with her husband to open their chiropractic practice, Summit Chiropractic Center.

Her perfect day would be spent goofing around with her kids, watching Gilmore Girls, and eating chocolate with peanut butter at every meal.

Kerri is a millennial mom still wearing her skinny jeans and she and her amazing husband have two children with a big age gap.

Her Bachelor’s degree was focused on business which logically led her to a job in human services.

She’s lived in Vermont since she was a baby but knows she’s still considered a “flatlander.”

Kerri spends her winters as a basketball wife and occasional ice skater. She enjoys playing and beating her husband in cribbage. She can find her reading, drawing, or working out. Kerri is pursuing her wellness balance in fitness and mental health.

Kerry is a licensed acupuncturist and mom of two boys in central Vermont.

She stays busy as the owner of Integrative Acupuncture, a wellness center with two locations in Montpelier and Williston, where she specializes in offering Chinese medicine for women’s health, fertility, pregnancy and pediatrics. She has had the opportunity to travel internationally, by providing acupuncture on board cruise ships world wide, then returned home to Vermont to raise her two boys.

Kerry loves to play volleyball with her team- the Acu-Punks, hang out with her kids and generally try to surrender to the flow.

Mario is a board-certified emergency medicine emergency physician with over 27 years experience in the field.

She has been a renowned and award-winning Educator at University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine, and University of Vermont College of Nursing and Health Sciences.

She is a fierce breast cancer survivor, lover and creator of joy, single mother of 3 young adult or teenage boys, a dear friend, advocate for, and mentor to many, an avid outdoor exercise enthusiast and single track mountain biker.

Meredith is originally from New Jersey but has been living in Vermont for decades.

She is a licensed teacher and reading specialist with almost twenty years of teaching experience. Her specialties are literacy, social-emotional development, and being silly.

She is also a children’s book enthusiast, artist, writer, and mom of two. She loves all things bookish, magical, and cozy.

Find her on Instagram @meredithinks and @storyadventureswithmeredith.

Miki grew up in Florida and felt skeptical (to say the least) when her parents announced their move to Vermont during her freshman year of college. She moved away a few times to escape the cold, but once she had children, nowhere else felt like home.

Miki is a divorced mom of two fabulous kiddos: a funny, outgoing son born in 2006 and a creative, talented daughter born in 2010. A few years back, she met and married the love of her life, and they (mostly) enjoy their adventures as a blended family together.

Miki loves to read on her deck, see movies at the drive-in, and sled down the hill in her parents’ backyard.

Miki holds both undergraduate and graduate degrees in English and is thrilled to be writing something other than a contract, grant, or software manual.

Miriam Levinson Lawrence, NSCA-PT, is a 56-year-old powerlifter, certified personal trainer, and mom of two adult kids. She provides inspiration and info for women who lift—and women who want to start lifting on her blog, That Badass Broad.

She is excited to answer all of your questions about health, fitness, and weightlifting!

You can find Miriam at That Badass Broad.

Nathalie is a poet and writer. She holds an MFA in Poetry from Bennington College. Her poems have appeared in various literary magazines, including The Bohemyth and Matador Review.

She lives in Northwestern Vermont with her husband, son, and dog.

Summer moved to Vermont in 2021 with her wife and kiddo (now 4). She lives in an amazing gayborhood in a great community, and loves to pretend she's in a real-life Hallmark movie.

Summer has degrees in English literature, visual arts, folklore, and education (clearly, making lucrative choices) and works with future secondary teachers. Along with some neighbors and her wife, she served on the Essex Pride Committee that planned the first pride in Essex Junction in 2023.

Her hobbies include crafting (cross stitching and making fascinators are her favorites), reading queer romance and YA, spontaneous kitchen dance parties, and watching ridiculous things on TV. Her family enjoys exploring the beautiful state and surrounding areas, and she always welcomes suggestions for family-friendly activities.

Jett is a teen with a lot to say, but not enough people to say everything to. She loves reading, writing, watching movies, anime, and sleeping. She is very interested in Japanese culture and is striving to become fluent in Japanese. She hopes to one day live in Japan, whether that is for school or life, she does not know.

As far as goals go, Jett has them all. She doesn’t want to have a “normal” life. She wants to explore the world, write books, and help people. She doesn’t want to settle down and find a 9-5 job; it’s just not for her.

She is a very passionate individual who loves a little too hard and dreams a little too big, but that hasn’t stopped her yet. She can’t wait to see where her life takes her and where she ends up. But, for now, she’s getting her feet as an aspiring writer with Vermont Moms. She’s excited to educate parents on life as a teenager.

Abbey is a native Vermonter and mom to two daughters, ages 7 and 12. She is a full-time study manager, part-time vet tech, and loves vintage pyrex, restoring furniture, and her husband.

She has a contagious sense of humor and a determination to greet each day with gratitude, joy, and humor.

Hillary is a single mama to a wild non-binary 7 year old so she understands the chaos of everyday life and strives to capture raw and real moments in her photography.

She has always been passionate about photography, but it wasn't until becoming a mother that she realized just how important it is to not only document the biggest events in life, but to document the little things too.

Hillary has been a professional portrait photographer since 2010, when she graduated from The Hallmark Institute of Photography. She has been photographing families and weddings since 2007. More recently, Hillary was voted Vermont's Best Photographer in 2018, 2019 and 2022 by SevenDays readers.

You can find Hillary's work at Hillary Dubie Photography.

Chelsea is mom to 2 boys and a Golden Retriever.

She works full-time as a high school counselor.

She loves all things DIY, historical fiction, and anything health/fitness-related.

You can catch her beaching it in the summer and hibernating in the winter. She is a born and bred Jersey girl.

Chelsea is co-host on our Tell Me More... podcast.

Val has a 7 year old lovable boy and a 3 year old feisty baby girl.

She’s worked in the vending industry for almost 15 years with her Dad and recently her husband has become part owner in the company. They spend a lot of their days at the office together and even more time at home discussing the ins and outs of potato chips and cookies.

She lives in South Jersey surrounded by a lot of family.

They fill their weekends with parties for every occasion and snuggling watching Disney+.

In the very little free time she has, Val loves crafting, puzzling, and watching every new show that comes along!

Val is co-host on our Whose Kid Is That? podcast.