Olena currently serves as the Clinical Program Manager at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City where she has developed a robust breastfeeding program and sees patients in a clinical capacity. Olena earned a BS in Psychology from Northeastern and a Masters of Science in Nursing from Seton Hall University specializing in clinical nurse leadership. Her nursing career has been exclusively with the maternal child health population. Certifications include Masters of Science in Nursing, RN-MNN, IBCLC, C-ONQS, and LCCE

Emily holds a Masters Degree in Education from New York University and has built family products for some of the most influential education and technology organizations including AltSchool, Wonderschool, and Higher Ground Education. Before Joy, Emily led the parenting content and expert teams at Lovevery. Nothing excites her more than helping new families find confidence in their parenting. Emily is a mom of two (5 and 3) and lives in Westfield New Jersey.

Heidi holds her PhD in Psychology with a focus in Infant and Child Development from Capella University. A seasoned Pediatric Sleep Consultant certified through the Family Sleep Institute, her role encompasses comprehensive assistance in the postnatal and newborn stages. She is Fertility Doula, a Certified Lactation Counselor through the Healthy Children’s Project, and a Child Sleep and Behavioral Consultant. She is also certified in Maternal Mental Health through the Seleni Institute and is an Adjunct Professor at Pace University.

Marisa is a postpartum registered nurse and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. She has been working as a lactation support professional for over seven years and has helped over 3000 families along their journeys. Her professional passion is helping parents with pumping and milk expression products. In addition to her work with Joy, Marisa is employed by Atlantic Health System as a lactation consultant and postpartum telehealth registered nurse.

Sandra Ochoa is a Bilingual Holistic Baby Sleep Consultant and Postpartum Support Specialist certified through the International Parenting and Health Institute. Sandra is on a mission to help babies sleep and new parents thrive. Her passion was ignited when she experienced the challenges of sleep deprivation herself after the arrival of her twins in 2016. Since then, Sandra has supported hundreds of tired families, helping them successfully achieve their sleep goals through her dynamic workshops and personalized sleep programs.

Jessica is a seasoned lawyer, having graduated from Seton Hall University School of Law. As a mother of two young daughters herself, ages 3 and 5, Jessica understands the challenges and joys of parenthood firsthand. Currently employed at one of the largest insurance and financial services companies globally, Jessica utilizes her legal background and personal experiences to empower parents offering practical advice and support tailored to each family's unique needs. As a mom, she swears by the Hatch! Feel free to chat about it with her!

Maddie is the single mother of two little girls who challenge and inspire her daily. And by inspire, she means inspired to help other moms because it ain't easy, friends! Her journey to motherhood was long and complicated, and she feels lucky to be in a position to help other parents through the new parenthood experience. She has volunteered at multiple Boston hospitals as a new parent mentor and is currently studying to become a doula. She lives outside of Boston with her kids, their dog, and soon, her parents too (hit her up for tips on managing boundaries with grandma and grandpa!).

Katie Beneke grew up in Connecticut and now lives in Vermont with her husband and two children. Katie currently works as a paralegal in the General Counsel’s office at the University of Vermont. Katie has worked in the legal field for over ten years in a variety of different capacities and practice areas ranging from real estate to family law. She believes in being open and honest about the struggles that come with being a parent. Through Joy on Call, she hopes to make new parents feel less alone and be able to provide the support she so desperately needed after having her first child. In between juggling the demands of work and motherhood (and everything in between), Katie enjoys being in nature, swimming, and cooking. She looks forward to hearing from you!

Marianna is an experienced and passionate Early Childhood, Parent Educator and Lactation Educator Counselor. Marianna is a Lactation Educator Counselor with a certificate from UCSD. Since 2019, she has been providing virtual lactation support to families through Cleo, as well as lactation support and parenting support to hundreds of other families.

I'm a mom of three and communications pro with a special place in my heart for the parenting education space. I hold a B.S. in Journalism with a specialty in sociology and spent recent years hyper focused on helping Montessori schools and child development teams connect with their parent communities. I hold a Montessori at Home certification and mentor parents on this path over @holdingspacemontessori.

For over 19 years, Gabrielle has worked as an Early Childhood Development Specialist. A passionate supporter of young children and their families, she specializes in early childhood development, pediatric mental health, play therapy, special education, and parent-child & family relationships. She earned her MS.Ed in early childhood special and general education from Bank Street College of Education and her LCSW from Columbia University. She is the mom of three girls ages 9, 6 & 4 months.

For more than 15 years, Sarah’s work has focused on the early development of social, emotional, and cognitive growth in very young children and the pivotal role of their primary caregivers within that process. She recognizes both the joy and vulnerability that come with being a new parent, whether you are welcoming your first child or your third!  Sarah, who earned an MSEd from Bank Street College, has a private practice in New York City and has worked extensively in infant and early childhood development, special education, and family support.