Meet Our Team - Lansing Mom

- FAMILY: Husband and 2.5 old daughter
- ABODE: Mason
- HOMETOWN: Holt
- CAREER: Public health
- FAVORITE LANSING RESTAURANT: Blend
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: Anywhere on Lake Michigan
- INTERESTING FACT: I enjoy all the crafting, but basket weaving and crochet are my favorites. I’m also an avid reader, living my best life with an in-home library.
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Alice Frame
- FAMILY:Married to Chris, one daughter Olive who is 3.
- ABODE: Fowlerville, MI
- HOMETOWN: Lansing, MI
- CAREER: High School Teacher
- FAVORITE DETROIT RESTAURANT: EagleMonk Pub & Brewery
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: Frankenmuth
- INTERESTING FACT:I love to travel to South America. In my opinion, it holds some of the most beautiful places in the world. My favorite being the salt flats in Uyuni, Bolivia.
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Allie Svoboda
- FAMILY: Husband Drew, kids Claire, Will and Dean
- ABODE: Grand Rapids
- HOMETOWN: DeWitt
- CAREER: Photographer/Choreographer/Musician
- FAVORITE LANSING RESTAURANT: Meat
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: Traverse City
- INTERESTING FACT: I sing opera with opera Grand Rapids
Amber Shoemaker
- FAMILY:I am married to my wonderful husband, Reggie. Together we have our daughter, Palmer. We absolutely adore watching her grow and are loving the toddler stage.
- ABODE: Flint
- HOMETOWN: East Lansing
- CAREER: Pediatric physical therapist
- FAVORITE LANSING RESTAURANT: Barrio
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: Up north to my family's cabin
- INTERESTING FACT: I enjoy being outdoors and running
Ashley Koprowski
- FAMILY: Husband, 5-year-old daughter, 2 dogs and a new baby on the way
- ABODE: Ithaca
- HOMETOWN: Mason
- CAREER: I have over 12 years experience working in the field of communications & marketing. I have a Bachelors Degree in Journalism with a specialization certificate in Public Relations from MSU. I'm currently the Marketing Manager for the Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA). Previously I was the Communications Manager for Meridian Township and Executive Producer of the nationally recognized government access station, HOMTV. I love telling stories, event planning, writing, social media management and strategizing to achieve effective communications and marketing campaigns.
- FAVORITE LANSING RESTAURANT: Klavons
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: Anywhere up north 🙂 Higgins Lake, Rose Lake, Traverse City & Mackinac Island.
- INTERESTING FACT: Love dance and Broadway musicals! Have a dance specialization from MSU, danced and taught dance for many years. Performed in and choreographed for musicals in high school. Have seen many musicals and performances at the Wharton Center.
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Brandie Yates
- FAMILY:Wife: Ariana, Kids: Mila, 10 months 2 dogs 3 cats
- ABODE: Lafayette, Indiana
- HOMETOWN: Lansing
- CAREER: Senior Internal Communications Specialist
- FAVORITE LANSING RESTAURANT: Taste of Thai
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: Frankfort or the UP
- INTERESTING FACT: I played roller derby for over four years!
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Chelsea Fristoe
- FAMILY: Husband, two boys and two red golden retrievers
- ABODE: Eaton Rapids
- HOMETOWN: Eaton Rapids
- CAREER: Real Estate Entrepreneur
- FAVORITE LANSING RESTAURANT: Bowdie's Chophouse
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: Mackinaw Island
- INTERESTING FACT:Fun Fact: A few of my life passions are remodeling homes, guiding others on furniture placement and helping people find house that they feel at home in.
Chelsie Delong
- FAMILY: Husband and 3 kids
- ABODE: Michigan
- HOMETOWN: Lansing
- CAREER: Student Support Specialist
- FAVORITE LANSING RESTAURANT: Veg Head
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: Grand Rapids
- INTERESTING FACT: I love to travel.
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Ciera Trice
- FAMILY: Husband Randy, Bonus son Kaiden, Daughter Delaney, Son Cohen, Son Tristan
- ABODE: Grand Ledge
- HOMETOWN: Ionia
- CAREER: Director of Marketing and Communications
- FAVORITE LANSING RESTAURANT: Cuginos
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: Saugatuck
- INTERESTING FACT: Biggby addict & hobbyist photographer
Courtney Baker
- FAMILY: Husband and two sons (11 and 4)
- ABODE: Owosso
- HOMETOWN: Jackson
- CAREER: Director of Communications for an early childhood non-profit
- FAVORITE LANSING RESTAURANT: MSU Diary Store
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: Lake Michigan
- INTERESTING FACT: Passion for doing things to make the world a more beautiful place, fun fact: won a vacation live on zoom from Oprah
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Elizabeth Spisich
- FAMILY:My husband and I have two boys and a miniature golden doodle.
- ABODE: Delta Township
- HOMETOWN: Grand Ledge
- CAREER: Founder of the One Wish Foundation and coordinator at a local insurance company.
- FAVORITE LANSING RESTAURANT: Woody’s, Taqueria El Chaparrito, Saddleback, T and D’s Coney Grill, and Cugino’s.
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: Holland
- INTERESTING FACT:I want to do everything in my abilities to help those impacted by infertility and loss.
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Jessica Walter
- FAMILY: Husband, Ben kids Rosie and Walter
- ABODE: All over the world, but most recently Lansing
- HOMETOWN: Lansing
- CAREER: Communications Specialist
- FAVORITE LANSING RESTAURANT: Comos Pizza
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes
- INTERESTING FACT OR PASSION: Making a difference in my neighborhood
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Joy Shantz
- FAMILY: Mama of two girls and happily married to my honey. We have the sweetest dog, Scarlet, a daredevil cat, Blair, and a couple of cows.
- ABODE:Michigan native
- HOMETOWN: Bath
- CAREER: Foster care policy and legislative analyst for the Children’s Services Administration.
- FAVORITE LANSING RESTAURANT: Midtown Brewery
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN:Holland, Higgins Lake, Petoskey, and Onekama.
- INTERESTING FACT: I love growing and maintaining wildflower fields. Every state I vacation in I get a tattoo in remembrance of that vacation.
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Kaitlyn Wilkinson
- FAMILY: Spouse and 11 year old daughter
- ABODE: East Lansing
- HOMETOWN: East Lansing
- CAREER: Health and wellness coach
- FAVORITE LANSING RESTAURANT: Anywhere with sushi, nachos or a solid Margarita
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: Up north in Petoskey
- INTERESTING FACT: I am adopted!
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Kelli Careathers
- FAMILY: Husband and four young boys
- ABODE: Okemos
- HOMETOWN: Okemos
- CAREER: Seasoned middle school teacher turned stay-at-home mom
- FAVORITE LANSING RESTAURANT: Joe’s on Jolly & Maru sushi
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN:I love being in a cute downtown near one of the Great Lakes!
- INTERESTING FACT: I go nowhere without a book and nothing makes me happier than traveling with my boys exploring and serving the world around us.
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Kristin Hundt
- FAMILY: Joe (Husband), 2 daughters: Kate (4 years old) and Claire (1.5 years old)
- ABODE: Grand Rapids
- HOMETOWN: Haslett
- CAREER: Speech-Language Pathologist but currently not practicing; taking some time to be at home with my two daughters during their formative years.
- FAVORITE LANSING RESTAURANT: SanSu Sushi
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: Traverse City
- INTERESTING FACT: I love thrifting and going to garage sales
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Lexie Starnes
- FAMILY:Husband Gerald, Son Owen 7 years old, Daughter Addison 2.5 years old
- ABODE: Milan, MI
- HOMETOWN: DeWitt
- CAREER: Animal Care Coordinator for Michigan Milk Producers Association
- FAVORITE LANSING RESTAURANT: Bravo! Italian
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: Petosky
- INTERESTING FACT: Passionate about connecting people with agriculture to learn more about where their food comes from.
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Lindsay Green
- FAMILY: Married to my husband for 10 years. We have a 5 year old daughter and 2 year old so.
- ABODE: Grand Ledge
- HOMETOWN: Holt
- CAREER: I work as an account manager for Dart Container.
- FAVORITE LANSING RESTAURANT: Lansing Brewing Company
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: Gaylord
- INTERESTING FACT: I love coffee 🖤
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Liz Reed
- FAMILY: Husband and one son
- ABODE: Laingsburg
- HOMETOWN: Charlotte
- CAREER: Executive Director for the Michigan Ag Council
- FAVORITE LANSING RESTAURANT: Ohana
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: Ludington
- INTERESTING FACT: Served as the National President of JCI USA (the Jaycees) in 2018.
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Noelle Nachreiner
- FAMILY: My partner, Paul and our daughter, Leilah
- ABODE: Charlotte
- HOMETOWN: East Lansing
- CAREER: Communications Specialist
- FAVORITE LANSING RESTAURANT: Golden Harvest
- FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN MICHIGAN: Grand Haven
- INTERESTING FACT: I love classic rock and retro items
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Taylor Williams