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Elizabeth Bradley

President

Virginia Beach, VA

Bio

Why CMI?

Email Me

elizabeth.bradley@connectingmothersinitiative.org

Elizabeth Bradley is a passionate advocate for mothers, birth givers, and families, dedicated to creating accessible resources and fostering supportive communities. As the Founder and Executive Director of [CMI], Elizabeth brings extensive expertise in nonprofit leadership, project management, HR consulting, and change management. She has a proven track record of driving strategic initiatives, streamlining processes, and building collaborative teams that achieve meaningful impact.

Elizabeth’s commitment to supporting mothers and birth givers stems from her personal experiences as a military spouse and mother of two. She deeply understands the unique challenges families face and is devoted to empowering individuals with the knowledge, tools, and connections needed to thrive.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Elizabeth enjoys spending time with her family and reading books across a variety of genres.

Laura Lyons, MPH

President

Virginia Beach, VA

Bio

Why CMI?

Email Me

elizabeth.bradley@connectingmothersinitiative.org

Elizabeth Bradley is a passionate advocate for mothers, birth givers, and families, dedicated to creating accessible resources and fostering supportive communities. As the Founder and Executive Director of [CMI], Elizabeth brings extensive expertise in nonprofit leadership, project management, HR consulting, and change management. She has a proven track record of driving strategic initiatives, streamlining processes, and building collaborative teams that achieve meaningful impact.

Elizabeth’s commitment to supporting mothers and birth givers stems from her personal experiences as a military spouse and mother of two. She deeply understands the unique challenges families face and is devoted to empowering individuals with the knowledge, tools, and connections needed to thrive.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Elizabeth enjoys spending time with her family and reading books across a variety of genres.

Elijah Ramos

Treasurer

Virginia Beach, VA

Bio

Why CMI?

Elizabeth Bradley is a passionate advocate for mothers, birth givers, and families, dedicated to creating accessible resources and fostering supportive communities. As the Founder and Executive Director of [CMI], Elizabeth brings extensive expertise in nonprofit leadership, project management, HR consulting, and change management. She has a proven track record of driving strategic initiatives, streamlining processes, and building collaborative teams that achieve meaningful impact.

Elizabeth’s commitment to supporting mothers and birth givers stems from her personal experiences as a military spouse and mother of two. She deeply understands the unique challenges families face and is devoted to empowering individuals with the knowledge, tools, and connections needed to thrive.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Elizabeth enjoys spending time with her family and reading books across a variety of genres.

Email Me

elizabeth.bradley@connectingmothersinitiative.org

Director of Strategic Research & Insights

Chicago, Illinois

Bio

Why CMI?

I am currently a Senior Data Analyst at Youth Guidance and a board member at the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Chicago Chapter. In my career, I have served over 17,000 students and 400 outside stakeholders in the data and program evaluation space, and I am eager and excited to extend my knowledge to the maternal wellbeing area. My favorite part about data analytics is having so many different ways to solve a problem creatively, and I love my nontraditional background in the field. I have a Bachelors in Neuroscience and Psychology where I completed my degree at Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Milan, Italy and have a Master's degree in Early Childhood specialized in trauma, the 0-5 space, and child and maternal mental health. I also have expertise within EdTech and Education-based AI, community programs, literacy initiatives and language development, behavioral neuroscience, and overall well-being and development. Outside of my passion areas, I also do a lot of education and awareness surrounding the issues of femicide and gender-based violence in Italy. My biggest life goal is to become a humanitarian and help those who have experienced war.

Email Me

elizabeth.bradley@connectingmothersinitiative.org

Brianne Kelly-Prensa

Director of Fundraising

Virginia Beach, VA

Bio

Why CMI?

Elizabeth Bradley is a passionate advocate for mothers, birth givers, and families, dedicated to creating accessible resources and fostering supportive communities. As the Founder and Executive Director of [CMI], Elizabeth brings extensive expertise in nonprofit leadership, project management, HR consulting, and change management. She has a proven track record of driving strategic initiatives, streamlining processes, and building collaborative teams that achieve meaningful impact.

Elizabeth’s commitment to supporting mothers and birth givers stems from her personal experiences as a military spouse and mother of two. She deeply understands the unique challenges families face and is devoted to empowering individuals with the knowledge, tools, and connections needed to thrive.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Elizabeth enjoys spending time with her family and reading books across a variety of genres.

Email Me

elizabeth.bradley@connectingmothersinitiative.org

Melissa Zimyeski

Director of Growth

Virginia Beach, VA

Bio

Why CMI?

Elizabeth Bradley is a passionate advocate for mothers, birth givers, and families, dedicated to creating accessible resources and fostering supportive communities. As the Founder and Executive Director of [CMI], Elizabeth brings extensive expertise in nonprofit leadership, project management, HR consulting, and change management. She has a proven track record of driving strategic initiatives, streamlining processes, and building collaborative teams that achieve meaningful impact.

Elizabeth’s commitment to supporting mothers and birth givers stems from her personal experiences as a military spouse and mother of two. She deeply understands the unique challenges families face and is devoted to empowering individuals with the knowledge, tools, and connections needed to thrive.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Elizabeth enjoys spending time with her family and reading books across a variety of genres.

Email Me

elizabeth.bradley@connectingmothersinitiative.org

Danielle Moran, LMHC

Board Member

Essex, CT

Bio

Why CMI?

Elizabeth Bradley is a passionate advocate for mothers, birth givers, and families, dedicated to creating accessible resources and fostering supportive communities. As the Founder and Executive Director of [CMI], Elizabeth brings extensive expertise in nonprofit leadership, project management, HR consulting, and change management. She has a proven track record of driving strategic initiatives, streamlining processes, and building collaborative teams that achieve meaningful impact.

Elizabeth’s commitment to supporting mothers and birth givers stems from her personal experiences as a military spouse and mother of two. She deeply understands the unique challenges families face and is devoted to empowering individuals with the knowledge, tools, and connections needed to thrive.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Elizabeth enjoys spending time with her family and reading books across a variety of genres.

Email Me

elizabeth.bradley@connectingmothersinitiative.org

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