Meet Our Team

Cheri DeVries

Executive Director

Cheri DeVries

Executive Director

Cheri DeVries fell in love with Mothers Helping Mothers after volunteering one day with her church group and she's never left. "There's something about bringing a smile to a child's face or being there to wipe a tear from a mom and watch hope return that makes this place so magical." Over the past decade, she has not only expanded the physical space of MHM, but also broadened its mission and services. As the Executive Director, she coordinates the all-volunteer organization. Cheri DeVries was born and raised in Southern California. She and her husband reside in Venice, FL, and are newly empty-nesters with their blended family of four girls now out of the house.

Cindy Hammersand

CFO & Systems Management

Cindy Hammersand

CFO & Systems Management

Cindy was born in Missouri and raised in Winnetka, Illinois. Her family moved to Sarasota when she started high school. Cindy attended Florida State University and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems. She then moved to Tampa and worked as a programmer and systems analyst for a small software company. In 1989 Cindy and her husband moved back to Sarasota and opened the Dry Dock Waterfront Grill on Longboat Key with her parents. After 26 years, Cindy retired from the restaurant business and decided to put her management, financial and IT skills to work at Mothers Helping Mothers. Her passion for data management and creating new systems has elevated MHM capacity to serve thousands of clients.

Donna Love

Client Resource Director

Donna Love

Client Resource Director

In 2017, Donna Love began working as an Early Literacy Outreach Specialist for the Sarasota County Public Libraries while volunteering at MHM. Donna realized that she could use the social service agency connections she made during her time at the library to greater use at MHM and retired from the library to become the MHM Client Resource Coordinator and joined the board as secretary.
For the past decade, Donna has built a team of MHM volunteers to develop a comprehensive program that assists families in the local community. This program equips them with the necessary tools to overcome challenges and connects them with other services and resources to help build resiliency and self-sufficiency.

Barbara Braun

Donations Coordinator

Barbara Braun

Donations Coordinator

Barbara loves tackling our donation mountain and is a pro at leading volunteer groups, tours and community events. She can often be seen, wearing a baby while helping donors at the back door. Her passion for organizing, donors, and volunteers is the cornerstone of maintaining a smooth operation at MHM.

Brandy Grace

Education Coordinator

Brandy Grace

Education Coordinator

Email:classes.mhmsarasota@gmail.com

Rosemary McMullen

Lead Store Operations

Rosemary McMullen

Lead Store Operations

"Joined in 2018 through "The New Sarasotans." I was in search of a venue to serve those in need. It is a wonderful experience to work with volunteers who are passionate about serving our community. It changes you completely!"

Starla Wilson

Childcare Coordinator

Starla Wilson

Childcare Coordinator

Amanda Hale

Brand & Campaign Strategy

Amanda Hale

Brand & Campaign Strategy

Pam Perry

Volunteer Staffing Coordinator

Pam Perry

Volunteer Staffing Coordinator

Pam Perry is a part-time Suncoast resident and former Senior Vice President at Cerevel Therapeutics who spends a few months a year in South Carolina. You can often find Pam at main check-in on Fridays and occasionally on Saturdays and Thursdays. Pam is the Volunteer Staffing Coordinator and handles all scheduling needs. She also onboards and orients new volunteers, ensuring they are met and trained on their 1st day with us and thanked for joining us afterwards. Pam is happy to answer any questions you may have about self-scheduling and our easy-to-use VicNet app.

Terry Stottlemyer

Co-Founder & Board Chair

Terry Stottlemyer

Co-Founder & Board Chair

It is my honor and privilege to be a part of the mission at Mothers Helping Mothers for so many years. I have witnessed firsthand, over and over again, the positive impact we have had on so many struggling families. One of the greatest gifts has been the lasting friendships that have been made between our amazing family of volunteers.

Madeline Brogan

Co-Founder & Board Chair

Madeline Brogan

Co-Founder & Board Chair

It’s been an incredible life experience to be part of MHM over the last 30 years as we continue to evolve, serving the needs of our community in such a hands-on way. Being even the smallest part of so many success stories has been life-changing. We have the privilege of being the messenger; the link between our generous community and the families we serve. It’s such a simple concept and it works!

Donna Love

Board Secretary

Sue Monohan

Board Treasurer

Carolyn Alves

Board Member

Meet Our Team

Cheri DeVries

Cindy Hammersand

Donna Love

Barbara Braun

Brandy Grace

Rosemary McMullen

Starla Wilson

Amanda Hale

Pam Perry

Terry Stottlemyer

Madeline Brogan

Donna Love

Sue Monohan

Carolyn Alves

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Meet Our Team

Donna Love

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Carolyn Alves

The people who push our mission forward!

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Join us for the 2nd Annual Community in Motion!

Sunday, October 4, 2026 at Sarasota Polo Club

We are paused for store donations until Friday, Feb. 27th due to construction.

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