Celebrating Mothers Brunch 2026 Co-Chairs
Kaitlyn Barnett
The Christopher M. Barnett Family Foundation; MCC External Affairs Committee
"Resilience means moving forward even when the path is difficult. Every challenge teaches us something, and every experience shapes who we become-helping us grow stronger for ourselves, our children, and our communities."
Kaitlyn Barnett is a founding board member of The Christopher M. Barnett Family Foundation, a family-run organization dedicated to helping individuals and communities thrive in a more equitable world. A graduate of Temple University's College of Public Health, she is currently pursuing a dual master's degree in social work and public health with a concentration in health policy and management.
Guided by her belief in micro social work and the principle of "think globally, act locally," Miss Barnett works across the Foundation's five pillars: housing insecurity, food insecurity, developmental disabilities, underprivileged children, and women's empowerment. Miss Barnett currently splits her time between Philadelphia, PA, and Fort Lauderdale, FL, and remains dedicated to uplifting both communities.
Stefanie Christmas
Executive Culture Strategist; MCC Board of Directors
"To me, resilience means showing up and choosing to keep trying again and again. Resilience doesn't mean doing it all alone or getting it right every time. It means growing stronger together and building community as the way forward."
Stefanie Christmas is an executive culture strategist and Presidential Leadership Scholar with 15+ years of experience aligning business strategy, people systems, and organizational transformation across healthcare, consulting, and education. She most recently served as Global Head of Inclusion & Impact at Inizio, where she led cross-functional transformation and governance alignment for a global life sciences workforce of 9,000+ employees.
Stefanie brings prior leadership experience from Vynamic and Accenture, where she launched a $1.56M consulting service focused on culture transformation and advised Fortune 500 clients on organizational design, leadership development, and workforce strategy. She began her career in education through Teach for America and DC Public Schools, grounding her leadership in clarity, empathy, and real-world impact.
A trusted advisor to senior executives and boards, Stefanie specializes in navigating complexity, aligning enterprise priorities, and helping organizations operationalize purpose. She currently serves on the boards of LEADERSHIP Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Prison Society, and Maternity Care Coalition.
Nasheed Coleman
Founder, A Place for Ummi, Maternity Care & Family Services; MCC Doula Network
"Resilience is the strength to rise when the world expects you to break, the courage to build what you once needed and the belief that every setback is an opportunity to grow into a stronger version of yourself."
Nasheed Coleman is a Social Worker and the Co-Founder and CEO of A Place for Ummi Maternity Care and Family Services. Inspired by her own experiences giving birth to two children prematurely, Nasheed is committed to advancing Black maternal health and supporting families in need. As the mother of a child with a physical disability, she also advocates for parents with disabilities to access the care and respect they deserve. Her social work background allows her to connect families with vital resources and provide holistic support. Through A Place for Ummi, she oƯers free doula services, childbirth education, parenting and safe sleep classes, lactation support, infant CPR training, and essential items to low-income families. Her work ensures that mothers, fathers, and caregivers are empowered, supported, and equipped with the tools to thrive.