Board of Directors - Athens Parent Wellbeing + ReBlossom Parent & Child Shop

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Monira Silk

Monira Silk

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Monira Silk has been a staple in the Athens parent community since she founded a small eco-conscious baby shop and parenting center named reBlossom in 2010 after the birth of her first daughter. Before that, she was a photojournalist and ESOL teacher. As the first one of her friends to have a baby, becoming a mother was a hard transition and she realized she needed to create a safe space where parents could meet and parent together.

Hannah Costantino

Hannah Costantino

PRESIDENT

Hannah Costantino is a registered nurse (MSN-RN) & graduate of the University of Georgia’s Masters of Public Health program. These days, she is best known as Mom to her three young children, four dogs, nine goats, and flocks of chickens. She enjoys renovating a 100 year old farmhouse with her husband, spending time on their land, dancing at The Studio with her daughter, and rescuing puppies. Hannah serves as Vice President for Three Dog Night Rescue Corp.

Shannon Millan

Shannon Millan

VICE PRESIDENT

Shannon is a licensed associate professional counselor and mom of a toddler. She moved to Athens in 2018 while completing her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. In her professional career Shannon has specialized in working with children as young as 4 years old who are experiencing mental health symptoms.

Theresa Pippin

Theresa Pippin

SECRETARY

Theresa Pippin is a founding board member for Athens Parent Wellbeing and serves as Treasurer for the organization. After having her daughter in 2018, Theresa found great comfort through reBlossom's many support programs. Wanting to "pay this forward," Theresa became a TheraMama to provide peer support to parents in need. She brings her professional and volunteer experience with outreach and development to the APW board.

Brittany Bramlett

Brittany Bramlett

TREASURER

With roots in Georgia and the influence of Northern-transplanted parents, Brittany brings a unique perspective to her journey. She shares her life with her husband, Will, and their three incredible children, aged 13, 10, and 7. Beyond family life, Brittany finds joy in outdoor activities like walking, hiking, and swimming.

Kim Toscano Adams

Kim Toscano Adams

Kim moved to Athens in 2013 to join the UGA School of Music Percussion Faculty. Prior to living in Athens, she was a professional orchestral musician in Tucson, AZ and enjoyed traveling the world as a musician. In addition to music, she is very passionate about nutrition and holistic well being. Kim is the mother of a beautiful 7 year old boy and 3 senior dogs.

Lindsy Banks

Lindsy Banks

Lindsy is a Labor and Delivery nurse of almost 20 years living here in the Athens area. She is married with two kids and spends much of her free time traveling, playing games, going to sporting events, and spending lots of time in the pool during the summer. She also enjoys a good fiction book in her free time.

Taneisha S. Brooks

Taneisha S. Brooks

Taneisha S. Brooks is a native of Athens, Georgia. She is a graduate of Cedar Shoals High School class of 2001. She attended Athens Technical College and obtained her associates degree in Business Administration in 2011 and her associates degree in Accounting in 2012. Taneisha received her Grant Writing Certification from the University of North Georgia (UNG) in 2017.

Heather Clark

Heather Clark

Heather Clark is a founding board member for Athens Parent Wellbeing and serves as Secretary for the organization. She has lived in the Athens area since 2005. As mama to three little girls and a survivor of postpartum depression and anxiety, she felt a strong connection to the mission of Athens Parent Wellbeing.

Kelly Ford

Kelly Ford

Kelly grew up in Columbia, SC, moved to Bloomington, IN for grad school (where she met her husband), and has been in Athens since 2015. They have two children, ages 5.5 and 7, and their lives have not stopped since finding out that she was pregnant (unexpectedly) with their first.

Addie Hill

Addie Hill

Addie moved to Athens in 2022 and has lived throughout the US including New Jersey, New Hampshire, Chicago, and most recently, Los Angeles. Having a child during the pandemic has helped her learn first-hand the importance of parental mental health.

Lindsey Hughes

Lindsey Hughes

Lindsey Hughes has been a part of the Athens community for the last 16 years. She is a mama to two boys. Her first birth was anything but empowering, sending her into the world of birth work after surviving PPD/PPA. She became a fierce advocate of support and education throughout the perinatal period, certifying as a Labor Doula in 2015 and a Certified Professional Midwife in 2022.

Morgan Jones

Morgan Jones

Morgan was born and raised in Athens, GA. She received her undergraduate degree in Justice Studies from Georgia Southern University and her graduate degree in Social Work with a concentration in families with children at Walden University.

Kishonia Lumpkin

Kishonia Lumpkin

Kishonia Lumpkin is a native of Athens, Georgia. Mother of 3. She serves Athens and surrounding counties as a Realtor and Co leader of a Girl Scouts troop. Becoming a mom during the pandemic made her realize and appreciate how much of a village she truly had during such difficult and challenging times.

Miranda Marshall

Miranda Marshall

Miranda, a nature-loving wife and mother of two, embraces a vibrant life with her family. They are often spotted playing at Wild Earth Camp, exploring the Athens Farmers Market, and attending weekly church services at Grace Athens. Their deep connection with the Athens area is evident as they consider it a special place to raise their children.

Kelsey Ripley

Kelsey Ripley

Kelsey moved to Athens from the Atlanta area to attend the University of Georgia, where she met and married a native Athenian. After 7 years in Charlotte, NC, they are excited to have returned to Athens, GA in 2022 to start their family, which currently includes a 1.5 year old daughter and cat.

Andrea Whittaker, LCSW, PMH-C

Andrea Whittaker, LCSW, PMH-C

Andrea Whittaker is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and certified in perinatal mental health (PMH-C). She is a graduate of the University of Georgia School of Social Work. She has been practicing for over a decade. She is a mama to three young kiddos. She became a strong advocate of perinatal mental health and education after the traumatic birth of her second child, a son in 2020.

Laura Wilkerson

Laura Wilkerson

Laura moved to Athens in 2006 to attend UGA’s School of Social work to obtain her Master’s in Nonprofit Management and Leadership. Since then, she has been fully ingrained in Athens’ nonprofit world, working at Nuci’s Space for 7 years and then moving to UGA, where she held several development-focused roles until 2022.

Photos by Sara Wooten // Evermore Photo Co