We have a dedicated group of staff and board members at Babies & Beyond that help keep us going. Meet our wonderful team!
Staff
Brenda’s Biography
Brenda started in January of 2020 as the organization’s first full-time Executive Director. Under her leadership she was able to pivot their programing to adjust to the restrictions from the pandemic, navigate 2 relocations to expand services and accommodate for the rapid growth, host a 40th Anniversary Event, and rebrand the organization with a new name, logo, website, and marketing materials.
Prior to her current role, she owned and operated her own business for 15 years and spent 15 years as the Director of Faith Formation at St. Mary Parish in Portage.
In all her roles, she has a history of coordinating successful programs and marketing initiatives designed to improve programs and increase involvement. She has refined relationship-building and networking skills to work collaboratively with volunteers, staff, donors, and community agencies.
She has a passion for helping those in need, especially those marginalized in our communities. She believes all parents should have access to essential items to care for their babies to promote health, wellness, and productivity, regardless of their situation, background and/or beliefs. She strives to create a welcoming and loving place for parents to come to receive help and support, without judgement.
She lives in Portage with her husband, Mike, and their youngest son. Her oldest son graduated from Edgewood College, is now a Case Worker for Milwaukee County and planning a wedding for late summer 2026. She enjoys reading, singing, and spending time with family – hiking, camping, kayaking, and playing disc golf.
Molly’s Biography
Molly Gallagher is excited to begin her journey with Babies & Beyond and the women and families that participate as the new Client Services Coordinator! Molly graduated from UW-Madison with a degree in Psychology, and she has a heart for serving the oldest and youngest members of society, with experience in various nursing homes, daycares, in-home care organizations, and youth programs. She is convinced that from children and the elderly, we can learn tremendously about life, love, simplicity, and dependence on others!
After three years as Pastoral Ministry Coordinator at three small churches near Green Bay (where she was born and raised), Molly moved back to Madison in October 2025.
After hearing about the mission of Babies & Beyond and spending a morning volunteering in the donation center, Molly was eager to get more involved. She is honored to be able to play a part in journeying with families and affirming the dignity of each life that comes through our doors – beginning with the child in the womb!
Molly is a member of Stella Maris Catholic parish, and in her free time, you will find her taking the beauty of nature (hiking, kayaking, cross-country skiing), creating pottery, and playing and praying with family and friends.
Tamia Fulton
Sharing Center Associate
Tamia’s Biography
Coming Soon!
Sophia’s Biography
Sophia Gundlach was excited to join the team in November of 2022 to serve families as the new Volunteer and Donation Center Coordinator. She used to work at a St. Vincent de Paul thrift store, so she was familiar with donation intake and inventory management. She enjoys working with all the dedicated volunteers and seeing such a variety of volunteer groups that come in to help out. She is ecstatic to work at Babies & Beyond because she wants to give back to families the way she was helped during her pregnancy.
In her free time, she is one of the coaches for East High School’s cheerleading team.
Becca Rouleau
Communications Coordinator
communications@babiesandbeyondwi.org
Becca’s Biography
Becca is thoughtful and mission-driven. She brings her background in Health Science from the University of South Dakota, working at UW Health and experience in social media and communications. She thrives on collaboration and creativity and has a great desire to connect people. Having worked with pediatrics in a clinical setting and worked in early childhood education, she has a great love for helping families. Becca has been involved with Babies & Beyond since 2015 after moving from New England, volunteering and hosting diaper drives.
Becca is a mom and wife, mother of four and enjoys spending time with family, enjoying a cup of coffee at a coffee shop, biking, swimming, dancing and painting. She and her husband stay active and involved in their church community at Divine Mercy Parish.
Volunteer Staff
Erin Ebersole
Safe Sleep Inventory Coordinator
Erin’s Biography
Erin began volunteering with Pregnancy Helpline (now Babies & Beyond) in 2007, shortly before the birth of her second child. The work as coordinator of the Safe Sleep program fit in perfectly with her role as a stay-at-home mom. Most importantly, it matches with her desire to be proactively life-affirming, supporting babies and their families in a very real way.
Erin and her husband, Matt, now have five sons. She is the music director for the Beaver Dam Area Orchestra. Her family happily participates in many activities in their parish and school, Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, and also in their community in Sun Prairie.
Judy Scheidegger
Baby Care Package Coordinator
Judy’s Biography
Judy has been involved with this organization since the beginning in 1982! She got involved out of a strong desire to help and support women experiencing difficulties that can arise from an unexpected pregnancy. Over the years she has worn many volunteer hats including: Director, Fund-raising, PR and Publicity, Sharing Center Coordinator, and Board member. She currently serves as a volunteer coordinating the Baby Care Package Program.
After graduating from college she worked for 8 years as the State Program Director for WI Special Olympics. She is currently retired from special education in the Sun Prairie School District.
She has 3 grown children with her husband of 38 years. She enjoys traveling, scrapbooking, card-making, and spending time with her family at their lake home.
Nohora Reyna
Bilingual Liaison (Spanish)
Nohora’s Biography
Nohora began working as a volunteer in 2015. She is from Colombia and has been living in Madison since 2000 with her husband and two daughters. Nohora has been using her bilingual skills to support families within the program. Currently, Nohora focuses on the Baby Care Package program by handling the requests and coordinating deliveries of the welcome baby gift to mothers and newborn babies. Nohora also helps connect Spanish-speaking families to the various programs offered at Babies & Beyond.
“I experienced myself the difficulties of coming to a new country, overcoming culture and language barriers in addition to welcoming a new baby far from home and from family. So I know personally how important and meaningful is to receive help and support like the programs offered by Babies & Beyond. Volunteering at the Sharing Center, as a phone volunteer, working with the Baby Care Package Program or just helping with translations, for me is a way to give back to the community”
Board of Directors
Gina Neuville
President
Gina’s Biography
Gina Neuville started her volunteer journey with Babies & Beyond in 2016 sorting donations and helping in the sharing center. She then joined the Board of Directors in 2021 and became president in 2024.
Gina works for Agilent Technologies as a Field Service Engineer, servicing analytical chemistry equipment in the pharmaceutical and chemistry labs throughout Wisconsin and the Midwest.
Gina started volunteering at a young age with her parents and continues to serve the community today. Some of her past leadership experience included serving as President for Metro Madison Jaycees and was a board member of her condo association. She currently serves on the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Alumni Association board of directors.
In her free time, Gina enjoys playing tabletop board games, hiking the many state park trails, and relaxing in a hammock. She is a member of Divine Mercy Pastorate in Madison, WI. Her favorite title is “auntie” to her nieces, nephews, and family friends. She is passionate about Babies & Beyond because she wants every child to know they are loved and cherished.
Mark Klingele
Vice President
Mark’s Biography
Mark Klingele has served on the board since March 2019. He is a Branch Manager with UWCU and has worked there since 2007. He was active at St Paul’s University Center while earning his B.S. in History and Political Science from UW Madison. He has volunteered to provide sacrament preparation for the downtown parishes, and his family is active at Saint Maria Goretti parish.
He has lived in Dane County his whole life. For fun, he enjoys music, camping, canoeing, and skiing.
Mark Courchane
Treasurer
Mark’s Biography
Mark is a dedicated professional in the payment processing industry, currently celebrating 25 years as an Owner and Founder with Wind River Payments. Mark is married to his wife of 39 years, Grace. They have 4 children and 9 grandchildren. Living his entire life in Madison, WI, Mark is of course a passionate Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Brewers, and Wisconsin Badger fan. When not watching or attending sports Mark enjoys golfing and hunting. His daily routine includes exploring the lives of Catholic saints, reflecting a deep interest in spirituality and personal growth. He approaches life with warmth, humor, and a commitment to excellence.
Mark joined the board in October, 2024.
Melissa (Missy) Boyd
Board Member
Missy’s Biography
Missy’s joined the board in August of 2025 but her journey with Babies & Beyond began in 1982 when she joined the very first group of phone volunteers for the newly established Pregnancy Helpline. From the beginning—and still today—her heart has been to support all women, especially those facing unexpected challenges and in need of extra help.
As a young single parent herself, Missy understands firsthand the struggles that many of the families we serve experience in managing day-to-day responsibilities. Her life and career have given her the opportunity to work with people from all walks of life—including men and women offenders and individuals with special needs—experiences that have shaped the deep compassion she brings to every encounter.
In 2016, Missy retired as a Senior Development Program Specialist from the UW Foundation/Medical Advancement Group. Two years later, she co-founded One Accord for Veterans, a volunteer group that successfully organized three large fundraising events over four years to support local veterans.
In January 2024, after seeing a news story about Babies & Beyond’s need for volunteers, Missy arranged a tour for herself and a friend. Shortly after, on February 1, 2024, the two began volunteering together twice a month.
Missy and her husband, Scott Boyd, were married in 1986. Scott continues to work full-time and also volunteers at Babies & Beyond. Together, they cherish their family, including their three adult granddaughters, though they deeply grieve the loss of Missy’s only child, Nickole, who passed away in 2017. Their home is kept lively by the antics of their two rescued German Shepherds.
Missy considers it a blessing to be part of a life-affirming nonprofit community and is humbled to serve as a member of the Babies & Beyond Board.
Greg Chesmore
Board Member
Greg’s Biography
Greg Chesmore joined the Babies & Beyond board in June of 2024. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Gridiron Public Affairs, a health care policy consulting firm. Greg brings a deep understanding of the health care system thanks to two decades working within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the biopharmaceutical industry.
Building a culture of life is Greg’s passion and the mission of Babies & Beyond perfectly aligns with his desire to help build a community that supports moms, babies and families—before and after birth.
Greg holds an undergraduate degree from UW-Madison and Master of Public Administration degree from Indiana University. He is a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Madison, where he also leads the Respect Life Team. When he’s not cheering on the Badgers at Camp Randall or the Kohl Center, you’ll likely find him enjoying a glass of delicious Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon with friends.
Taylor Hauser
Board Member
Taylor’s Biography
Taylor Hauser joined the board in October 2024, motivated by her desire to support mothers and babies in need after the birth of her son, Finnegan. Passionate about advocating for women and life, Taylor is committed to helping women through their motherhood journey. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Textiles & Apparel from the University of Northern Iowa, where she was also a Cross Country and Track athlete. After graduation, she spent three years in New York City, volunteering and leading a youth group with the Missionaries of Charity in Manhattan, which fueled her dedication to helping women and children. Now living in Madison, Taylor works full-time in Apparel Merchandising at Lands’ End while embracing her new role as a mom.
Jaimee Prado
Secretary
Jaimee’s Biography
Jaimee has been with Babies & Beyond since 2015, starting as a volunteer in high school and joining the Board of Directors as a Student Liaison during her undergraduate years at UW-Madison. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology, and is currently a graduate student pursuing her Master’s in Public Health (MPH).
Jaimee is passionate about maternal-child health and addressing disparities in access to care and resources, and is proud of the work Babies & Beyond has accomplished in serving mothers and families in the Madison area. She is a parishioner at St. Maria Goretti in Madison, and enjoys paddle boarding, scrapbooking, and eating ice cream at the Terrace.
Meg Brennan
Board Member
Meg’s Biography
Meg Brennan was accepted on to the Board of Babies & Beyond in July of 2023. Meg is a mother of three young ones. As a young mother, Meg feels passionate about supporting and participating in the mission of Babies & Beyond. Her and her family actively participate in their local faith community through things such as marriage preparation and religious education.
Meg is currently a stay-at-home mom with a background in education. Meg is certified to teach 6-12 grade social studies, and taught 8th grade history for 5 years with a sprinkle of 6th grade social studies. Her background fuels her love for podcasts and historical fiction. Her current life has grown her love of parks, coloring, and coffee. She tries to run for longer periods of time in between running after her littles. She says it is both encouraging and intimidating when her daughter says “faster, mama, faster!” The goal is to live well day by day to the best of their ability.
She is so excited to be a part of this mission and community. Thank you for reading.
Christina Bedinghaus
Board Member
Christina’s Biography
Christina joined the board in October 2024 and is excited to further the mission of Babies & Beyond by empowering women and families to welcome their babies into the world with joy by providing a safe and supporting community for them to come to.
By day she uses her BS in Biomedical Engineering from UW Madison (Go Badgers!) to design road bicycles for Trek Bikes. She also works as a freelance watercolor artist and stationer whenever time allows.
Christina married her husband Alex in the fall of 2024 and together they enjoy downhill skiing, bike riding, hockey playing, and fixing up their new home as newlyweds. Christina is a member of Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in downtown Madison and remains active at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Milwaukee where she grew up.