Green Bay Area Mom

Heather, a native Texan, currently lives in De Pere, WI. She is a wife and a mother of two little boys, three and five years old, they keep her busy and entertained. The Green Bay area is wonderful because it provides opportunities to spend time with friends and explore all facets of the outdoors.  

Amanda was born and raised in Green Bay and returned to the area after graduating from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, where she obtained her degree in psychology and business. Shortly after moving back to Green Bay, Amanda attended Silver Lake College where she completed the master's program in management and organizational behavior. Amanda works full time and when she is not caring for her family or being a focused employee, she enjoys running, biking, skiing and hiking. Amanda lives in Green Bay with her husband and two children. She and her husband look forward to teaching their daughters how to ski and bike and hope their children enjoy being active outdoors. Amanda loves that the Green Bay area has a lot to offer in terms of trail systems (great for biking, running, hiking and skiing!) and Green Bay is conveniently located to some great ski hills all within a few hours drive.

Hello! I’m a tall mom, with a tall eight year old son, a tall six year old daughter, and a tall husband. My height may be the first thing people notice when we meet, but once they get to know me they learn that I’m hopelessly optimistic, compassionate to most, and usually on-the-go. I’ve called Green Bay home for the majority of my life because of its tight-knit community, the friendliness of neighbors and much of my extended family is nearby.

Cathie is a happily-married mom of 2 girls. She’s originally from the Madison-area, but moved with her family to Berlin, WI in 2017. She works in the mortgage business and is also a Girl Scout leader. Cathie loves coffee, reading, photography and binge-watching Modern Family and Brooklyn 99 with her husband in her spare time.

Melissa Yelle is a Green Bay native and a mom to two daughters under the age of four. She graduated from St. Norbert College from the Honors Program, and with a Bachelor’s degree in English and Fine Arts. Melissa has been working in the transportation industry since graduation in a variety of roles, including training and development, compliance, and recently as an area planning manager. Her hobbies include reading and writing (arithmetic…not so much).

Megan Enderby and her husband Matt are raising their two spirited daughters in Howard, Wisconsin. Megan grew up in Manitowoc and feels most at home near the water. In her free time, she loves visiting Door County and exploring marinas on both the Bay of Green Bay and Lake Michigan. She works from home and is always trying to find ways to strike a balance between family and work. She graduated from the University of Minnesota but hopes you won’t hold that against her. On Wisconsin!

Hello friends, I am so honored and excited to be a part of such a wonderful uplifting group of women! My story begins a little over 10 years ago when I moved from the greater Milwaukee area to a little town called Green Bay for my undergrad at UW-GB! Little did I know, the sights and sounds, the food, the craziness of Titletown Sundays, and most importantly meeting my husband Billy (a professional midwesterner)  would make me want to call this place my home. I cannot believe the amount of growth and character our beautiful town has achieved in the few years that  I have lived here. We have become avid farmer market hoppers, cafe/brewery/winery enthusiasts, and self-proclaimed “foodies.” Billy and I love raising our girls, Tovah and Liesel, to appreciate the world around them and to enjoy where God has placed us in life. We love to celebrate the diversity and eclectic nature of Green Bay by supporting local businesses and being an ally to all who call Green Bay home. When I am not juggling two toddlers at home I love traveling locally and across the country with my family, updating our 70s Dutch colonial home, and serving in our community. 

Emily was born in Denver, Colorado, and grew up in Neenah. After graduating from UW-Oshkosh with a degree in Special Education, she moved to Green Bay to begin her teaching career. She taught students with intellectual disabilities for 8 years at Green Bay East and for 1 year at Lombardi Middle School. She is currently a stay-at-home mom and her days are quickly filled up with play dates and sporting events/practices. Emily married Brian in June 2015 and they have two sons, ages 10 and 3. As a family, they enjoy sports, hiking, camping, and swimming. Emily and her family love all of the hiking trails in the Green Bay area.

Caitlin resides in Oneida with her husband where they have a beautiful blended family of four kids ranging in age from 4 to 13 along with the family dog and cat. Caitlin spent most of her childhood in Appleton and moved to the small town of Reedsburg, WI at 13. After exploring various parts of Wisconsin in early adulthood, college brought her back to the area where she attended UW-Green Bay for her bachelor's degree in Political Science and Environmental Policy & Planning. Later, she attended UW-Oshkosh for a Master's Degree in Public Administration. The initial plan was to move away after college but she met her husband, a Green Bay native, she fell in love with him and the area. They decided to settle where both had family nearby and purchased a 'fixer-upper' in Oneida just down the road from her youngest brother, parents, and grandparents. Most of her time is spent attempting to help her husband (who is much more handy) with home renovation projects, and taking the kids on fun hiking excursions that sometimes include some geocaching or as her kids refer to it, 'treasure hunting.' One of her favorite parts of living in this area is the close proximity to waterfalls and various hiking spots.

Hello! My name is Erin Jeltema. I'm a mom of 3 kiddos 12, 11, and 9, and a Firefighter wife to my amazing husband of over 13 years. We live in Suamico for about 4 years now and were in Green Bay before that. I absolutely love the Green Bay and surrounding areas for raising a family, there is so much to do and it is so family ordinated and I couldn't see us raising our family elsewhere. We love to camp and attend our kids' sports and other activities. I am a 4k teacher in HSSD and love every second of it. I'm excited to be a part of this community and hopefully, bring a little bit of experience I have that could help another mama out but mostly excited to learn from you all!

Martial artist extraordinaire, new super mom, and all-out uber-nerd. I live in the country with my partner who is a volunteer firefighter, our first child and hopefully only pandemic baby arrived last June. I'm an academic junkie, I have a dual creative writing MFA in fiction and screenwriting from Western Colorado University. Eventually, I will pursue my Ph.D., insert obvious Dr. Jones joke here. For now, I'm giving my brain a break and soaking in the baby snuggles.

Hello, I'm Lauren! I grew up in Appleton but now live in Allouez with my two boys, ages 4 and 9. I am the Outreach & Communications Specialist for a nonprofit agency in downtown Green Bay. I love reading, writing, cooking, playing the piano, and spending time with friends and family. Our favorite thing to do as a family in the warmer months is to go for long walks on local trails and visit as many petting zoos as possible!

Cassandra Duvall Wallace is an award-winning journalist, who has now transitioned into a career in Public Relations. Cassandra is currently the Media and Public Relations Consultant for ThedaCare, where she joined the team in October 2018. She enjoys telling the incredible stories of patients and providers for ThedaCare. Before her role in public relations, she was a news anchor at NBC26 from 2012 to 2018. She's originally from the small town of New Castle, Indiana. She graduated in December 2010 from Ball State University with a degree in Telecommunications/News and a minor in History. Cassandra and her husband, Brendon, live in De Pere. They have three children, Haven, Greyson, and Camden. They love the Green Bay area. You can often find them hitting local parks and trails, and trying new restaurants. The family is also active in many sports and enjoys the numerous events taking place in Northeast Wisconsin. Cassandra is an avid supporter of empowering young women; ensuring girls reach their full potential, making our world a better place to live. She is also passionate about raising funds and awareness for cancer prevention, research, and treatment – specifically colon cancer. She sits on the NEWTRAC board for NeighborWorks Green Bay, and is a board member for Family and Childcare Resources of N.E.W.

Sacia is a mom to two amazing children, one girl and one boy. She is married to her best friend, Ted. They have been married for 16 years this year, but have known each other for a few more. After living in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area for 18 years, Sacia and her family moved to the Fox Cities area. Both she and her husband are from WI, but both attended the University of Minnesota -- Twin Cities. It was the best decision they have ever made. Sacia's family considers themselves to be a little nerdy. They all love anything Marvel or Harry Potter and of course, who can forget Pokémon and Disney. Even though they have only lived here a short time, they absolutely love the area and are so excited that the Packers are just a hop, skip, and a jump from their house. Even though Sacia may have lived in Minnesota for 18 years, she claims her blood has always been Green and Gold!

Hello! My name is Meg Christel. My family and I live in Bellevue near Josten Park. I have a background in Social Work and also just started a new venture as a Realtor AND am excited to be a content contributor here too! I live with my two kiddos ages 17 and 7, two dogs, two kitties, and my fiancé, Austin. We love the Green Bay Area because there are so many new and growing opportunities for young families. We are challenging ourselves to spend more time outside and have found Baird Creek and Barkhausen Nature Center to be two of our favorite places!

My name is Danielle Halbach. I grew up in Pulaski and then went off to school to UW-Milwaukee where I earned a degree in Mass Communication and a minor in Communication. I started a career in television producing in 1998 and never looked back. I'm now the Executive Producer of FOX 11's Good Day Wisconsin. I work with an amazing crew of talented journalists. My husband Jason and I married in 2007 and have 2 boys, Landon (10) and Callen (6). They both go to MacArthur Elementary, which is part of the Green Bay School District. I love so much about the area. But one of our favorites is enjoying time at the NEW Zoo. We love visiting in all seasons and catching up with the animals. And of course, I have to add, Titletown District- from the playground to the football field, to the tubing hill, and more.

Hi! I'm Carrie. I'm so excited to be a part of the GBAM team! I'm a single mom of two crazy, fun kids. My son is twelve and my daughter is nine. We are a homeschooling family who loves to travel, camp, and play. We lived in Green Bay for roughly ten years but a couple of years ago we made the move to Pulaski. My biggest adventure so far has been creating a local homeschool group for homeschooling families to connect with others. When I'm not managing that group you can find me reading, crafting, chasing our crazy Pug, or watching a good movie.

Megan is currently a SAHM to her two children (Harper & Kade), 1 golden retriever, and 1 orange tabby cat. She was raised in and is currently raising her own children in De Pere. She attended UW-Platteville for her bachelor's degree and Lakeland University for her master's degree in Business Administration. While attending UWP, she met her wonderful husband, Michael. Before becoming a full-time SAHM last year, she worked as a Senior Project Coordinator for a local manufacturing company. On any given day, you'll find her running around the city or in local races, passionately cheering on her beloved Brewers, trying a new brew at a local brewery, or at the lake relaxing and working on their recently purchased cottage. The Green Bay area has so much to offer for all walks of life. Whether you're a family, a couple on a date, or a group of college students looking for something to do, you can always find something to keep you entertained, even during the frigid winter months.