Our Staff

Deeply passionate about single mothers and their children, Monica Flynn has been actively involved in the Pro-Life movement for 25 years. Founder and CEO of Mommies Matter, Monica’s determination to do more for women who choose life stemmed from her 15+ years of volunteer work as a hotline consultant for a pregnancy health center. Monica graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a major in Mechanical Engineering. She served our country as a United States Air Force officer stationed at the Pentagon in Washington D.C. Monica was a worthy recipient of the 2019 Mother Teresa Award of Charity, Compassion, and Service, sponsored by the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women. Monica is fluent in American Sign Language. Monica and her husband Kevin have been blessed with a 34-year marriage, five children and nine grandchildren. They currently reside in Galena, OH, after enjoying 20 years in Westerville as parishioners at St. Paul, and are now active parishioners at St John Neumann in Sunbury. 

 Daphne’s passion for service and the Pro-Life movement has motivated her to be an Ally since the inception of Mommies Matter in 2018. She earned a degree in pharmacy from The Ohio State University as well as a degree in chemistry from Miami University. In her free time, she teaches 2nd Grade Parish School of Religion at St. Paul in Westerville. Daphne, her husband, and their 3 adult children travel to Chiapas, Mexico during the summers to participate in medical mission trips to provide eye care to the local residents. She currently lives in Westerville and has been a parishioner at St. Paul the Apostle Church since 2002.

Maura was born in Dublin, Ohio and now resides in Delaware, Ohio. She graduated from Franciscan University of Steubenville where she studied Spanish and Marketing. She later completed a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a certification in ESL while teaching Spanish.  She enjoys spending time with her family, gardening and running.  She is passionate about fostering a culture of life, and sees challenges as opportunities for continuous conversion and deepening of trust in the Lord.

 Brandy is originally from West Portsmouth, OH.  She and her husband, Jeremy, relocated to the Columbus area in 2000.  They now reside in Lancaster with their 2 children.  Brandy has an accounting degree from Ohio Northern University.  While initially coming to Mommies Matter to serve as an Ally, she is also excited to help the team with her skills as an accountant.  Brandy brings experience as a controller in both for profit and not for profit industries.  She also brings a passion for helping others.  Since 2014, Brandy has served as a board member in various capacities for New Horizons Mental Health Services.  Brandy also has a passion for strengthening families with a focus on improving relationships.  

Jenn was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. She comes from a large Catholic family & attended Bishop Watterson High School. She met her husband, Jim, while attending Ohio State University. They have been married for 24 years and have 4 children whose ages span from 22 all the way down to 8! She has been an educator for 18 years, but recently stepped away in order to homeschool her youngest. She is now following the Lord’s call to assist Mommies with their day to day challenges related to new motherhood as Family Advocate for Mommies Matter.  

 Kendra grew up in Loveland Ohio and moved to Columbus to attend Ohio State University where she earned her BSN. She is married to her high school sweetheart and together they have 4 children. They currently reside in Dublin Ohio and attend St. Mary in Delaware. In her free time she enjoys reading, traveling, spending  time with family and friends, and growing faith life. She is looking forward to embracing and walking with the single mothers in our community.