Hello, hello! Thank you so much for taking the time to visit our website. My name is Mollie Caspers. I live in St. Paul, MN with my husband Darren and our three kiddos, Quinn (4), Coen (2), and Audie (5mo). Prior to having my own children I worked as a Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing and American Sign Language. Now, I am fortunate to be able to stay home with my kids and volunteer with the foundation.
What is your connection to MMIHS and/or why do you want to be on the board?
Erin Peterson is my sister and her daughter Everly (my niece) was born just two days after my daughter Quinn. When Everly was born we were given a lot of discouraging research that we know now to be outdated. At the time it was difficult to find accurate information and connect with people who had first hand knowledge and experience. We didn't want anyone else to have that same experience so we started this work with the intention of bettering the lives of those affected by MMIHS. That is still what fuels my passion for our work today! It has been my honor to serve on this board and see the changes that are happening within this incredible community.
Fun Fact i.e. What are your hobbies, where have you traveled, do you have pets, etc.
The mmihs.org website and The MMIHS Foundation are certainly two of my "hobbies" you could say but I also enjoy many other things. Spending time with family and friends tops the list for sure along with physical activity, sports, time outdoors, and traveling! My husband and I lived in Europe for a couple of years and got to see a lot of amazing places. I also really enjoy attending tennis Grand Slams! Erin and I have made it a tradition to attend the US Open in NY every year.
I am completely humbled by the amount of people that have supported our mission so far and would just encourage everyone to find a way to get involved. You will never find a more deserving group of people or a more worthy cause.