Meet the Executive Team

Collaborations Coordinator

Jennifer Callahan

Kids: Christopher, age 11

Best Parenting Advice: Never say never!
Most embarrassing mom moment: My son being responsible for shutting down a very high end resort pool due to a “Code Brown”.

As a mom, I appreciate having a place to refer to for reliable, up to date activities and programs to keep these kids entertained! As a marketer, I understand the importance of utilizing digital media to help businesses reach their target audience. Helping local east valley businesses create advertising campaigns tailored to our local moms is such a fun, creative process that is a win-win for both businesses and moms!

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Event Planner

Brenna McCown

Kids: William, 7 and Kennedy, 5

Best Parenting Advice: Slow down. Be present and enjoy the special moments and put yourself in their shoes during the hard times.
Most embarrassing mom moment: One time at a park my daughter told another little girl her age (who she did not know) that she was not a princess. The little little girl was so angry she stormed off with her arms crossed and angrily told her mom, while pointing directly at my daughter, that my daughter said she was not a princess. My daughter then ran right over to me and the other mom gave me quite the mom glare…

Your east valley ‘hood: Gilbert

Favorite local park: Lantana Ranch Park (AKA the Airplane Park according to my kiddos).

As an event planner and busy mom, I transform the chaos of motherhood into community and fun by coordinating vendors and managing event day logistics. From mom’s only events to family fun days, I help bring local families together to build community and connect families with local businesses at fun and memorable events.

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Calendar Coordinator

Kayla Lindholm

Kids: Kenzi – 13, Tate – 11, Rhett – 7, Remi – 7

Best Parenting Advice: It’s okay if you don’t enjoy every season of parenthood. Sometimes you will literally just be surviving, but this season will soon pass. Try to enjoy what you can, and give yourself grace.
Most embarrassing mom moment: Having a kid have a blow out and not having back up clothes, so I carried my baby through Target (with just a diaper on) to buy a new outfit.

With four kids it can be very expensive trying to keep them entertained, so when I heard of the free calendar through EVM I was so excited! I am now the calendar coordinator for EVM. I enjoy finding free events around the valley and seeing what new ones are submitted!

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Chaos Coordinator

Cassie Kalinski

How long you’ve been on the team: I joined the EVM team in early 2023!

Best Auntie Advice: Say yes when you can! I am building trust and fun now while my niece and nephew are young, so that they will grow up knowing they have another trusted adult when things might be tough or strained with mom & dad.

Your east valley ‘hood: Downtown Mesa

I love organization and helping others (Enneagram 2w1, iykyk) and I pride myself on being a fun auntie. I have ADHD and order helps me to be regulated, so details make me happy. I organize and manage the chaos so that the EVM team can have more time to find fun to share!

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