About Us
Emily, the face of "Mama Wilder" on social media, spearheaded this organization in 2021, when she began to utilize her platform to raise money for women in similar crises as her own. Having survived family and criminal court not totally unscathed, she spends her time homeschooling her three kids, embracing the beauty of Western Colorado, and supporting her husband in his business and legal ventures.
She uses her BA in Women & Gender Studies educating the masses on coercive control, financial abuse, and the importance of women's autonomy in healthcare. The bulk of MWF funding comes from Emily's social media presence and passive income generated through her platforms.
Shirin is the mastermind wordsmith behind turning tech jargon into poetry for the layperson. With a B.A. in English, an M.F.A. in Creative Writing, and 18 years of experience in technical writing/editing, she has the uncanny ability to distill complex information into user-friendly guides that even your grandparents can understand.
In addition to her technical expertise, Shirin has significant experience in grant writing for nonprofits, skillfully crafting proposals that secure vital funding and support for various causes. Adding a touch of creativity to her technical prowess, Shirin has maintained a blog since 2009, where she explores her creative side and connects with a broader audience through storytelling and reflective writing. This balance between technical precision and creative expression makes her a unique asset to any team.
Shirin brings her eagle-eyed editing skills and talent for crafting compelling narratives to the Mama Wilder Foundation, seamlessly blending her knack for clarity with her dedication to making a difference.
She lives in San Diego and in the hearts of everyone who has ever met her.
Kassy comes from a long line of fierce women and is a natural leader, caretaker, and advocate. An “intellectual creative,” she thrives while solving problems, leading a team, and working on hands-on projects.
She joins the Mama Wilder Foundation to support women and children, assemble resources, and build the reach of the MWF community.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree from Regis College in Communication with minors in Psychology and Spanish. She is an avid yogi, Swiftie, expert on all things Gilmore Girls, and holistic wellness enthusiast.
Alicia brings extensive experience from her previous service on a non-profit board for a community organization providing resources to support healthy families, previously incarcerated individuals, and foster care youth and caregivers. With over six years as a house manager in a Christ-centered transitional housing and mentorship program, Alicia supported young women and mothers without adequate resources in achieving successful and healthy independence. She also volunteered for a non-profit that serves survivors of sex trafficking, contributing to fundraising and prevention education efforts. With professional expertise in business leadership and operations,
Alicia's passion for providing resources and empowering under-resourced women aligns perfectly with the foundation’s mission, driving its initiatives to uplift women in crisis.
Caitlyn is the executive assistant and communications specialist for Community Health Provider Alliance (CHPA), a nonprofit Accountable Care Organization serving Colorado community health centers. She earned her bachelor’s degree in public and nonprofit administration with a minor in advertising and public relations from Grand Valley State University.
Before moving to Colorado, Caitlyn worked in fund development and events for a small nonprofit carrying out a music-based academic achievement program for K-2 students in Kent County, Michigan. In her free time, Caitlyn enjoys volleyball, yoga, pottery, cooking, and spending time outside.