About The Board

Sarah Boston is the CEO of a financial planning and investment firm in Indianapolis, IN. As a financial planner and business owner, she understands the impact of perinatal mental health on families and communities. As a mother, she is deeply dedicated to supporting women through transitional phases of life. Sarah has supported the initiatives of MMHI from its inception, having volunteered each year at the Summer Social. Both of Sarah’s adult sons work in her financial planning practice and in her spare time she grows many vegetables and hangs out with her best doggies, Franco and Louis.

Flory Jerez-Villasenor is a proud Latina leader, wife, and mother of three with deep roots in the Milwaukee and Kenosha communities. She holds a Bachelor’s in Accounting and a Masters in Business from Carthage College, and spent over 10 years in corporate, where she served on the Hispanic Employee Resource Group’s governance board, most recently as Chair. This past year, she also served as a member of the non-profit organizations EWL Tempo Milwaukee & Franklin Lions Club.
Flory now works as a financial advisor, known for her relationship-focused approach and passion for empowering families through clear, accessible financial guidance. As the spouse of a first responder, she understands the importance of resilience, support systems, and mental wellness.
She is honored to join the Moms Mental Health Initiative (MMHI) Board of Directors, where she looks forward to advancing its mission of supporting mothers navigating perinatal mental health challenges.

Christine Donahoe is a Shareholder at Hawks Quindel where she represents workers facing violations of their constitutional rights, discrimination, and sexual harassment, and employees who just need an advocate to help them leave a bad job on their own terms. She specializes in discrimination against women, trans and non-binary people, pregnant people, nursing parents, and people suffering from pregnancy and childbirth related medical and mental health conditions. Chris has spent her career fighting for the underdog to disrupt unjust systems that entrench poverty and discrimination. She has two young kids, a supportive partner, and a cat who is less supportive.

Sarah is a passionate advocate for maternal mental health and well-being, driven by a deep commitment to connecting moms with the resources they need to thrive—for themselves and their families.

She is Senior Manager of Recruiting at Baker Tilly, leading a team of talent acquisition professionals. She holds a B.S. in Human Resources from Marquette University and previously served on the Metro Milwaukee SHRM Board. Outside of work, Sarah prioritizes fitness as a cornerstone of her mental health, moving her body daily through a supportive gym, pickleball, and past experience as a kettlebell instructor. She and her husband love traveling with their young son, whose favorite part of any trip is the airplane ride. Sarah is thrilled to bring her HR leadership, community focus, and personal passion for maternal wellness to the Moms Mental Health Initiative board.

Ashley is a dedicated community connector and maternal health advocate committed to fostering inclusion and reducing isolation for families navigating complex health journeys. As a mother to two children , with significant neurodivergent and medical needs, she transforms her lived experience into a catalyst for systemic change across Wisconsin.

Ashley specializes in building supportive ecosystems for mothers. Her work is deeply rooted in health equity, particularly for Black mothers and babies, through her impactful collaborations with organizations like, Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness and internship with WI-Board for People with Developemental Disabilities.

A natural bridge-builder, Ashley manages the SE WI Moms of Neurodivergent Support Group and is a graduate of the Family Leadership Institute (WiFLI). Her expertise spans social media management, community organizing, and strategic advocacy. Ashley believes in the Mom's Mental Health Initiative mission and is excited to join the board!

Sarah Ornst Bloomquist is a nationally recognized maternal mental health advocate, speaker, and systems leader dedicated to improving outcomes for families navigating perinatal mental health conditions. As Co-Founder and Executive Director of Moms Mental Health Initiative, she has helped shape Wisconsin’s perinatal mental health landscape through education, cross-sector collaboration, resource development, peer support, and advocacy.

Often affectionately referred to as the “Fairy Godmother of perinatal mental health,” Sarah has a gift for helping people find connection, trusted resources, and hope during one of the most vulnerable seasons of their lives. She founded Moms Mental Health Initiative after her own experience with postpartum depression and anxiety revealed the profound gaps many families face when seeking help.

A Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) and Perinatal Mental Health Certified (PMH-C) professional, Sarah combines lived experience with professional expertise to advance an integrated knowledge approach that values research, clinical expertise, and the voices of those with lived experience. Through her leadership, she partners with healthcare systems, public health agencies, and community organizations to strengthen awareness, improve screening and referral pathways, and advance a maternal healthcare system where mental health is recognized as an essential part of perinatal care and every person is met with dignity, compassion, and hope.

Sarah lives in the greater Milwaukee area with her two children and enjoys playing soccer, connecting with friends and neighbors, and volunteering at local community festivals.