Meet The Team
Executive Director
Jaclyn Nunziato is a Board Certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist and a maternal health advocate both locally and nationally. She is the co-founder of Huddle Up Moms and started this non-profit to bridge the needed gap between the healthcare systems and the community as it relates to maternal health.
Her passions include creating opportunities for quality improvement as it relates to equitable care, improvements with the 4th trimester, incorporating and education on trauma informed care, and perinatal mental health. Jaclyn is on several local, state, and national committees advocating for ways to decrease maternal mortality and morbidity in this country. She feels truly blessed at the opportunity to blend her passion for taking care of women of all ages with her desire to work on community outreach projects. She is a dedicated teacher/educator both at VTC medical school and within the community.
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Kim Butterfield
Co-Founder & Special Projects
Kim is a mission‑driven well‑being leader dedicated to building healthier workplaces and communities through connection, compassion, and evidence‑based practice. With fourteen years of experience spanning community nonprofits, public health education, medical education, and employee well‑being, she brings a holistic understanding of what helps people thrive. In her professional life, she champions initiatives that support the healthcare workforce and strengthen organizational culture, drawing on a career rooted in service—from addressing child food insecurity and advancing maternal health to coordinating interprofessional medical education and leading community health programs. In her personal life, she is a proud wife to Jeremy and mom to Ruby and Nash, roles that ground her and fuel her passion for creating healthier futures. In addition to HUM, she stays connected to her community through involvement in her children’s school and their rec‑league sports, embracing the joy and energy of this wild chapter of life.
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Director of Operations, Board Treasurer
Emily McCorkle is a Virginia Tech alumna and community leader based in Roanoke, VA. She holds a BS in Marketing and a Master’s in Business Administration with a concentration in Business Analytics from the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech. Emily has built her career at Virginia Tech, where she currently serves as the Director of Undergraduate Analytics and Student Engagement in the Pamplin College of Business. Her professional career has spanned across student recruitment and retention, student success and performance, analysis of programs and initiatives, and developing student leaders and engagement programs.
Virginia Tech's motto, Ut Prosim (That I may serve), drives Emily's passion for service, fostering inclusion and belonging, mentoring, and coaching, and strengthening community ties. She is motivated by the Parable of the Starfish and is always eager to help or connect people and make a positive impact in the lives of others. She is a transplant from the Washington DC Metro area and currently lives in Roanoke with her husband and four children, where her professional work and nonprofit leadership are closely rooted in serving and uplifting the local community.
Emily volunteers with Huddle Up Moms because its mission and vision align with her passions, and she wants to make sure that moms at all stages feel empowered to raise our future generations, are seen and heard, know that they are valued, and believe they can thrive.
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Director of Events
Amanda Holcomb has strong roots in the Roanoke Valley, where she was born before growing up in a small town nestled in Augusta County. She is a graduate of Radford University, holding a Bachelor's degree in Communications and Public Relations. Currently serving as the Director of Community Engagement at the Council of Community Services, Amanda spearheads initiatives to bolster awareness and accessibility of Virginia's health and human services information and referral service, 211 Virginia.
With over a decade of nonprofit experience, Amanda lends her expertise to helping nonprofits and communities through strategic planning and capacity building. She co-leads Roanoke's Day of Giving, GIVE Roanoke, which has raised over $1 million for Roanoke Valley nonprofits since 2022. Amanda is an alumnus of Leadership Roanoke Valley Class of 2024 and was recognized as a member of The Roanoker’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2025.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Amanda dedicates her time to various causes, including the Steven W. Short Memorial, a scholarship program in memory of her brother-in-law, and The MaDee Project, supporting children and families battling pediatric cancer.
Alongside her professional and volunteer commitments, Amanda treasures her roles as daughter, sister, and aunt to six remarkable nieces and nephews. While motherhood is uncertain, she finds immense joy in being an integral part of her family's lives. Amanda resides in Vinton with her dog, Jax.
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Director of Support
I am a physician assistant in the Emergency Department and a mother of three who wanted to become more involved in my community. I discovered Huddle Up Moms after a close family friend lost everything—and HUM was there to help, no questions asked. As Director of Support, I oversee our diaper bank and support shop, helping ensure families have access to essential resources during times of need. I love this organization because it is led by a strong yet vulnerable group of women who share a deep commitment to building a more compassionate and connected community in Southwest Virginia.
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Drew Goodman
Director of Grants
I am a father of three and married to one of the other directors at Huddle Up Moms. After seeing her become more involved, I felt called to contribute my own strengths to the organization. As Director of Grants, I use my creative writing background to help write and secure grants that support HUM’s mission and expand our impact in the community.
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Loran Gillespie
Education Coordinator
After having my first child, I quickly realized how vital it is for mothers to have dedicated support and connection with one another. When I moved to Roanoke I remember seeing an ad in the The Roanoker for Huddle Up Moms and I knew immediately that I wanted to connect and be involved in their mission. My journey began by attending Huddles, which inspired me to get more involved by volunteering at events like the Summit, volunteering in Support Shop, and eventually helping to coordinate some of their educational programming. Supporting and educating mothers is a true passion of mine, and I am so grateful to be part of the incredible work Huddle Up Moms does for our community.
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Kathy Catron
Support Staff
Kathy is from Bedford VA, where she lives on the family's horse farm with her daughter (Lexie) and parents (Nana & Papa)! In addition to holding a bachelor's in business administration, Kathy has attained experience and training to become a certified community health worker. When Kathy isn't traveling with her family to horse shows or tending to the farm, she enjoys her time in Roanoke & with Huddle Up Moms. After spending over a decade in the healthcare trenches and hitting an age milestone, it was time to do something that had more meaning! I needed to fill my cup...assisting with our clients' needs at Huddle Up Moms does just that!
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Natasha Saunders-Cotton
Moms Under Pressure Program Director
Natasha Saunders-Cotton is a Roanoke native, dedicated wife to Andy Cotton Jr., and proud mother to their son, Josiah Quest. Natasha’s personal and professional journey has always been rooted in service, community, and family well-being.
With over a decade of experience in human development, program design, and advocacy, Natasha has worked across education, community-based organizations, and higher education institutions to support youth, young adults, and families. Her career has focused on building inclusive systems, strengthening access to resources, and supporting individuals during critical life transitions. She previously served as a Board Trustee for Roanoke City Public Schools, where she advocated for student success, family engagement, and equitable opportunities.
Natasha’s work with mothers through Huddle Up Moms represents a meaningful full-circle moment. After years of supporting children, students, and families at various stages of life, she now centers her work on maternal well-being—recognizing that strong families begin with supported, informed, and empowered mothers.
Pamela Rickard
Pamela Rickard
Pamela Rickard is a grateful wife, mom of three adult children and “Neena” to three grandchildren. In long-term recovery since 2006, she is passionate about creating spaces where women and families feel supported and never alone.
Her background includes work with The Roanoke Times and serving as Development Director for the YMCA. She has spent the past 20 years in nonprofit leadership and currently serves as Development and Engagement Coordinator for Learn to Cope, a national peer-led nonprofit supporting families impacted by addiction.
An accomplished long-distance runner with more than 100 marathons and ultramarathons completed, Pamela brings endurance, compassion, and deep gratitude to both her recovery and her service.
Support Staff
Loran Gillespie
Natasha Saunders-Cotton
Dawn Biscotte
Kathy Catron
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