Adriana- Community Health Worker

Adriana (Adri) is from Bogota, Colombia, and is bilingual. She is married, has a 5-year-old daughter and beautiful Husky named Eyssa. Adri has been living in Northern Michigan since 2017. She has a bachelor’s degree in speech and language pathology with a postgraduate degree in audiology. During the years that she worked in her home country as an audiologist, she had the opportunity to interact with diverse populations and multicultural groups. She has always focused on the well-being and specific needs of each person. She joined Parenting Communities in November 2021 and is eager to support parents and children by assessing their needs and supporting them at this important point in their lives. Being part of the Parenting Communities team has given her the opportunity to learn from each of the families she works with and has given a special meaning to her life as a mother.

Adriana: aloomis@bldhd.org 

231-882-6136 (cell) 

Jodi- Community Health Worker

Jodi Garcia has lived and worked in Leelanau county two separate chapters of her life. In this chapter she hopes to expand her service and dedication to the surrounding community. As a former military spouse, she personally experienced the importance of community support for new families, as well as the social and emotional growth of children. Since returning to Michigan, she has enjoyed providing dining service at Funistrada. She also advocates and volunteers with the Habitat for Humanity Leelanau/Grand Traverse region, and is a homeowner through the program. She enjoys landscaping her new home, rock hunting, making people laugh and sharing funny cat videos with her teenage son. 

Jodi: jgarcia@bldhd.org

231-383-2856 (cell)

Theresa- Community Health Worker

Theresa has called Leelanau County home for 13 years and loves being part of this vibrant community. She and her husband share a blended family of five children—now with one teenager at home—and a lively household that includes two cats and a playful Frenchie. With a Master’s in Early Childhood Education and more than 20 years of experience supporting children and families, Theresa is passionate about helping young learners and parents thrive. When she’s not working, she enjoys exploring local beaches, mountain biking the area’s trails, lifting weights, and planning her next adventure.

Theresa: toboyle@bldhd.org

231-383-0874 (cell) 

Courtney- Clinical Social Worker

Courtney is a mother of two and a clinical social worker with an endorsement in Infant Mental Health. Her passion for supporting caregivers’ and children’s mental health, wellbeing, relationships, and community-building led her to join the Parenting Communities team in 2021. Prior to this, she worked with school-aged children and has 10+ years of experience working with children and families from diverse backgrounds. Her own experience of starting a family and seeing the need for both family- and community-based support motivated her to return to school to complete her Master of Social Work (MSW) so that she could do more to support children and families in the community. Courtney loves the outdoors, swimming, reading, disc golfing, spending time with loved ones, and drinking a good cup of tea. She is honored to companion families as they navigate the joys and challenges of raising children and comes to this role with the understanding that every family has strengths and is deserving of living the lives they desire, within a community that cares for all its’ young children and families. 

Courtney: cyaple@bldhd.org 

231-882-6500 (cell) 

Nikki- Public Health Nurse

Nikki has worked with families in Early Childhood programs at the Health Department since September 2021. She has a bachelor’s degree in Nursing and has worked with a variety of age ranges and specialties during her nursing career. Nikki enjoys connecting with families to help support and advocate for the Leelanau County community! Nikki is married with two young children of her own. She enjoys spending time outside in the summer, boating, cooking, and spending time with family and friends! 

Nikki: ncleland@bldhd.org

231-342-2574 (cell)

Mariah- Registered Dietitian

Mariah is a lifelong resident of Northern Michigan, where she is raising her son and continuing to contribute to the community she has always called home. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and has been a Registered Dietitian since 2019, when she joined the Benzie-Leelanau Team right after graduation. Mariah is passionate about supporting families, with a special focus on breastfeeding and helping young children establish healthy eating habits from the start. Her mission is to empower parents with the knowledge and tools they need to raise confident eaters. Mariah also holds the roles of WIC and Maternal Infant Health (MIHP) Coordinator, where she combines her clinical expertise and love for community outreach to make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of families in the region.

Mariah: mkaufman@bldhd.org

231-383-3362 (cell)

Hannah – Personal Health Supervisor

Hannah lives in Leelanau County where she and her husband are raising their three children on their small family farm. She has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and has enjoyed being a youth sports coach. She participated in Parenting Communities when her children were young and is excited to support local families as the Supervisor of the Parenting Communities program. Hannah loves going for walks, gardening, animals, being every type of sport and theater-mom for her kids, and being on the water.  

Hannah: hgrinage@bldhd.org

231-357-5777 (cell)