Rochester Mom Collective

Jackie grew up in Ohio and moved to California to work in film where she had lots of adventures on movie sets. She met her husband in Hollywood and they moved to the San Francisco Bay Area shortly after getting married. In San Francisco, Jackie found work at a medical clinic where she gathered parenting resources for new moms in need. After being on the West Coast for fifteen years, they moved with their three children to Rochester to be near family. Jackie has operated her own photography business, Jackie Rutan Photography, for ten years. Jackie enjoys her quality time with friends and family, fellowshipping at her church and drinking iced coffee. Read Jackie's articles here.

Amanda grew up on the west side of Rochester before getting married and moving to Charleston, SC. She and her husband adopted their two boys as toddlers from South Korea in 2017 and 2019. She loves adventuring, watching her boys try new things, and helping out at their schools. Amanda has a social work degree and a background in non-profit work. She is currently Managing Editor for Charleston Moms after being a contributing writer for several years. After a decade in the southern heat, her little family decided they would thrive more in the Rochester area, and found their home on the east side in 2022. Amanda is thrilled to now be contributing locally for Rochester Mom Collective! She is a quirky, creative soul who enjoys expressing through writing, art/decor, dance, drums, and singing (commonly incorrect lyrics). Read Amanda's articles here

Lindsey is originally from the far west of Western New York, and settled in Rochester after attending college in the area. After teaching in both public and private schools, she is now a homeschooling mom to two amazing children. Lindsey likes to plan, read, learn about history, and go on adventures. She often takes her kids out to learn and get involved in the Rochester community. She loves to bring friends along on her adventures, and hopes to inspire more moms to explore and enjoy our amazing area. Read Linsdsey's articles here

Amanda originates from Long Island, NY but grew up in Rochester. After obtaining a degree in English Literature/Creative Writing from SUNY Fredonia, she wrote for the Rochester Women's Magazine for a short time before moving to England to be with her British Husband. After 4 years of living England, they decided to move to Amanda's hometown of Hilton, NY. Amanda has two children and is currently working as a trainer for her department at a HR and Payroll Company. Amanda enjoys reading, writing, family getaways, being nerdy with friends and always finding joy in life. As a mom, Amanda is passionate about advocating for ADHD children, breastfeeding moms and finding the humorous side to parenting. Read Amanda's articles here

Audrey was born and raised in West Irondequoit before earning her bachelor’s degree in Nutrition at SUNY Queens College. She met her husband while they were both working in the kitchen at the Genesee Brew House. They now live in Greece with their son and are expecting another baby boy in September 2024. After working for several restaurants around Rochester, Audrey transitioned to life as a stay-at-home mom. Audrey enjoys crafting, gardening, hiking, and exploring the greater Rochester area with her family. She is passionate about supporting local businesses and doing more with less. Read Audrey's articles here

Devin P.B. lives in Webster with her husband, 4 kids, and 2 mutts. She has degrees in Applied Linguistics and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. She is currently working full-time at URMC as a corporate trainer. When not working, she's blasting music in her minivan as she shuttles her kids to field hockey, youth group, theatre camp, martial arts, baseball, swim lessons, etc. In her ridiculously limited free time, she enjoys reading, writing, and watching Asian dramas. As a family, they enjoy trying out all of the different playgrounds, hiking trails, and festivals that Rochester has to offer. Read Devin's articles here.

Jen is a certified Life Coach who empowers women to break free from chronic stress and overwhelm, restoring calm, productive order to their life and career. With 17 years of experience as a social worker, Jen brings a unique blend of compassion and expertise to her coaching practice. Additionally, Jen is passionate about supporting foster parents and offers specialized coaching services tailored to navigate the unique challenges of foster care. Beyond her coaching endeavors, Jen is deeply engaged in mental health advocacy, collaborating with organizations such as the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and her County Suicide Prevention Task Force. Read Jen's articles here

Hello Rochester region moms! I am Malena G., a local mom, who is excited to bring you articles and content that helps other moms. My family is constantly on the go! You can find me with my four-year-old son and husband, trying out new playgrounds, visiting the local library, or staying active and fit as a family. For as long as I can remember, I have been active in the dance community, growing up taking dance classes and eventually joining a dance company. In recent years, my husband and I owned and operated a local fitness studio. My passion largely centers on helping others stay active and healthy. Education also is near and dear to my heart, as I am a reading teacher at a local school district. I look forward to sharing my interests with you, Malena G. Read Malena's articles here

Sarah grew up in Rochester, Michigan and moved to Rochester, New York in 2021 to combine households with her now-husband and his three teen daughters. Stella joined her older sisters in 2022! Sarah is an educator at heart and works as a curriculum manager for an online school. She is a traveler, yogi, watercolor painter, and mom. Through Rochester Mom Collective, Sarah hopes to explore motherhood adventures alongside other moms and cares deeply about blended families and those with a wide range in ages. Read Sarah's articles here

Sarah lives in Fairport with her husband, son, and Australian Shepard. She is the proud mom of a CDH survivor and NICU graduate. Having recently moved back to the area after spending almost a decade in Washington DC, she enjoys re-discovering her hometown, trips to the Finger Lakes, and quality time with family. Professionally, Sarah is a healthcare researcher, writer, and change management professional. Sarah is also a trained postpartum doula working toward certification. Read Sarah's articles here