Meet the Founder and Team

  • 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…

  • Shanel Robinson, Direct Service Specialist

    My name is Shanel Robinson, most call me Nellie. I am a mother of two lovely children and a fur baby, Diezul. I love spending time with family and friends, traveling, cooking, eating, crafting and watching movies. I also love reading and learning from women like Afeni Shakur and Nina Simone. I am also a Full Spectrum Birth Doula, who was trained at MOMCares by Ana. I have a background in advocacy and health care in over 10 years. My greatest passion is helping and advocating for my community…

  • Theo Edwards, Events & Engagement Specialist

    My name is Theo Edwards and I have been working closely in the Baltimore community for 15 years. I began as a performing artist, performing at open mics throughout the city. From there, I started hosting and creating events at different venues. I was the president of the Hip Hop organization, “DEFinition” at Baltimore City Community College. The organization created the Hip Hop Symposium which was hosted by Professor Griff of Public Enemy. I attended Bowie State University, majoring in elementary education. I have a love for my community and I am happy to be in this position with MomCares.

  • Dominique Farrow, Administrative Assistant

    Dominique Farrow was born and raised in New Jersey but has been a Maryland resident since 2006. She’s enjoyed living with her family in Baltimore for the last 13 years. Her various professional experiences have allowed her to travel the world, learn the ins and outs about real estate and explore nutrition in the school system. However, her passion has always been creating and building community.

    Dominique is an avid DIYer and loves spending time in her garden with her seven…

MOMCares Board Members:

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…