We're joining the Friday Introductions bandwagon, and taking time each week to introduce you to some of our amazing volunteer staff! Because our wonderful staff has grown so much, (amazing, truly.) we are doubling up each week on the introductions. First, we introduce you to Kerri, one of our Cafe' Express leaders! With a passion for women and a drive to support mothers in all of their choices, and a refreshing sense of humor, we are thrilled to have her on our team!
1) Introduce yourself!
Hi! I’m Kerri! I’m 31 with a 14-month-old toddler (Adeline), and I’m expecting twins this summer. I work at Sweet Briar College as Director of Residence Life.
2) How did you come to work with TMC?
I sat on a panel back in the summer of 2015 and fell in love with the mission of the organization and the energy of the people running it. There was a while when I thought I was moving to Texas and I was bummed that I finally found “my people,” only to have to move away. Thankfully, that didn’t happen, so I jumped at the chance to get involved.
3) How do you take your coffee?
Light and sweet – just a smidge over what a normal person would consider an appropriate amount of creamer.
4) If you could pick any vacation in the world, what would it be and why?
I’d love to go anywhere in Europe – mostly Italy, France, Spain, or England. My mom and I did a driving tour of bed and breakfasts in Ireland a few years ago and I’d do it again in a heartbeat, but only if I didn’t have to drive again!
5) What has been the hardest part about your motherhood journey?
The exhaustion. I don’t think I have slept through the night in about two years.
6) What has been the best part?
Everything else (besides the exhaustion). I love watching her learn, realizing she knows more today than she did yesterday, and trying to keep up with this ball of every.
7) Leggings as pants: yay or nay?
You do you, boo.
8) Favorite TV show?
I’m really enjoying Life in Pieces right now. I also binge watch The West Wing like it’s going out of style.
9) Favorite junk food?
I think I’d have to go with ice cream.
10) Best advice you’ve ever been given?
Give yourself grace – you are doing the best you can and that is enough.
Megan Davies is another one of our lovely Cafe' Express leaders! Smart, artistic and a working mama who can relate to that ever-constant balancing act, she is a breath of fresh air to the Express team!
1) Introduce yourself!
Megan Davies, 30; one son, James, 1. Exhibit coordinator & artist at Amazement Square.
2) How did you come to work with TMC?
From Facebook and a friend (Jen Douglas).
3) How do you take your coffee?
Either black or with a bit of cream.
4) If you could pick any vacation in the world, what would it be and why?
Uganda, because it’s a second home to me.
5) What has been the hardest part about your motherhood journey?
Adjusting to mom-life, and trying to keep everything balanced: time with James, work, family and friends.
6) What has been the best part?
Everything! His flirty smile, his hugs, when he holds my hand.
7) Leggings as pants: yay or nay?
Nay… yoga pants or skinny jeans.
8) Favorite TV show?
Big Bang Theory
9) Favorite junk food?
Ice Cream
10) Best advice you’ve ever been given?
Love life.
Meghann Cope is another amazing leader who serves as part of the Cafe' Express team! A teacher, mom of two and always welcoming with her bubbly personality, we love having Meghann on staff!
1) Introduce yourself!
Meghann Cope, 31.
2 kids – Eleanor (4), Amelia (2) and 1 husband (Curt).
Teacher by day.
2) How did you come to work with TMC?
I had attended as many Monday cafes as I could while on maternity leave/summer, and then when the working mom’s meet-up was formed, I attended those too. I wanted to be part of this organization because of the amazing things that were happening. So, when they needed someone to come on and be part of the team for the rebranded, Café Express, I was very excited to join!
3) How do you take your coffee?
With lots of cream & sugar, or replace coffee with say, sugar-free Cinnamon Dulce Latte.
4) If you could pick any vacation in the world, what would it be and why?
Scotland, again, because I love the raw beauty of the highlands, or New Zealand for the first time for the same reasons.
5) What has been the hardest part about your motherhood journey?
The hardest part of my motherhood journey is the mommy guilt that accompanies being a working mom.
6) What has been the best part?
Watching my girls learn new things, and every time they look at me and say, “I love you, mommy.”
7) Leggings as pants: yay or nay?
NAY! Your shirt must qualify as a mini-dress to cover you ass-ets!
8) Favorite TV show?
Outlander!
9) Favorite junk food?
Candy! Nerds!