Meet Our Moms
YourMomCares is proud to have the support of an incredible group of women who are committed to ensuring that no child suffers alone or is unable to receive mental health services because of their family’s financial situation, their race, gender or sexual orientation. Meet them below!
Founders and C00
Terria Joseph
Co-Founder
Terria Joseph is Co-Founder of YourMomCares, a nonprofit organization that consists of celebrity and influencer moms creating and funding innovative, cutting-edge programs and solutions which have a direct impact on children’s Mental Wellness. Terria, mother of Alicia Keys, was born in Detroit, MI, is a graduate of NYU, has performed on stage and has steadily worked in NY since 1969. Her role as the Baroness in the Charlie Parker play "Cool Blues" produced by Woodie King, Jr., garnered Ms. Joseph a Best Actress Audelco Nomination. She is a member in good standing of SAG/AFTRA and Actors Equity.
Sharon Feldstein
Co-Founder and CEO
Sharon Chalkin Feldstein is the CEO, Co-Founder and visionary behind YourMomCares. She began her career as a costume designer, stylist & trend expert. She is best known for creating the infamous sparkle cellphone trend. Sharon went on to found the first ever "expert management company" for entertainment representation because "experts are the real stars". She also teaches master classes at her alma mater FIT, but her favorite job has been and always will be, being a mother to all her children and anyone else that will let her. Her kids' nicknamed her Lord Annoying. Sharon loves a title.
Patsy Noah
Co-Founder
Patsy Noah is a Co-Founder of YourMomCares. YMC creates and funds innovative, cutting-edge programs and solutions in the field of mental health and wellness which have a direct impact on children and adolescents. Patsy has worked in education most of her career – both in Los Angeles and New York – most recently as an Admissions Counselor in L.A. She retired from full time work in 2014 to devote her time to charitable giving and to her passion: writing. Patsy is mom/ stepmom/mom-in-law to Adam, Behati, Julia, Greg and Michael, and grandmother “Peppy” to Harper, Graham, Dusty Rose and Gio Grace.
Meredith Wolff
Chief Operating Officer
Meredith Wolff, Esq. is the Chief Operating Officer of YourMomCares and Founder of the consulting company Seek to Be LLC. With nearly 20 years of experience in the field, at Seek to Be, Meri works with entertainers & athletes to support their charitable goals. She also co-directs the Sports & Entertainment Impact Collective, an unparalleled virtual executive education program at the intersection of sports, entertainment and philanthropy. Prior to Seek to Be, Meri worked as in-house counsel at the NHL. Meri is the proud Mom of Aurora & Zara.
Our Moms
YMC Moms use their power and influence to advocate for our mission and help YMC save kids' lives.
Each Mom’s commitment is tailored to their individual interests, strengths and availability.
Robin Paul
Joan Kimmel
Donna Jordan
Claire Stoermer
Christi Lukasiak
Behati Prinsloo-Levine
Myra Anderson
Katie Couric
Pauletta Washington
Marilu Henner
Doris Bessudo
Caroline Aaron
Lisa Zelson
Rosanna Arquette stacie karp weisbrot Sheryl Trower
Expert Moms
Expert Moms are practitioners, funders, policy makers and academics in the field of children’s mental health and connected fields such as nutrition, wellness, holistic medicine and physical activity. YMC turns to our Expert Moms for: content creation, consultation (mental health related feedback) & organizational support (promoting YMC activities and campaigns).
Johanna Lister
JD, MPH Dir of Policy for HealthySteps at ZERO TO THREE
Dr. Marianna Strongin
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Mica Henderson
LMSW she/her
Michelle S. Chung
Psy.D. Licensed Clinical Psychologist; in NYC
Dr. Nicole Beurkens
licensed clinical psychologist
Natalie Weder, MD
Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist Child Mind Institute
Tiana S. Woolridge, MD MPH
UCSF Pediatrics P.L.U.S.
Resident Physician
Patricia Jackson
Director of Diversity, Inclusion, Viewpoint School
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