Meet the Founder and Team
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Ana Rodney, Founder + CEO
Ana Rodney is a practicing Doula for nearly 15 years, a yoga instructor, energy healer, and wellness practitioner based in Baltimore City. She’s Executive Director, Founder of MOMCares and the Rising Mama, a wellness organization that centers mothers in the delivery of care and support to the entire family unit. Ana has spoken and led workshops throughout the Mid Atlantic Region of the United States; addressing audiences at Johns Hopkins Hospital, University of Maryland Medical System, Greater…
MOMCares Board Members:
Antwan Cooper
Antwan Cooper Peace and Love family, Most call him “Coop,” you can too! Antwan has been serving his community for well over 15 years. He has spent the last 10 of those years working various positions such as an Attendance Monitor, Behavior Specialist, Parent & Community Liaison, as well as serving on different leadership teams within the Baltimore City Public School System…
Diana Philip
Diana Philip is a seasoned systems advocate focused on protecting and advancing civil liberties and human rights through policy reform, legislation, and impact litigation. With a passion for progressive and controversial issues, she has served in a variety of roles in various movements, such as regional director at ACLU of Texas, founding director of Jane’s Due Process, founding director of the Legal Advocacy…
Dani Faulkner
Dani currently serves as Director of Development at Baltimore Corps! She has experience and expertise in fundraising events, alumni outreach, board development, and grant writing. Before Baltimore Corps, she…
Aarti Sidhu
Aarti Sidhu is a staff attorney in the Education Unit of Disability Rights Maryland (DRM). At DRM, she represents students with disabilities and protects and advocates for their right to special education and related services. She also co-chairs the…
Carlesa Finney
Carlesa is passionate and committed advocate for families, youth, and children in my community, statewide, and nationally. She engages with others to develop alliances to support parents, schools, community organizations, and…