Ashlee is a passionate advocate for youth and families, currently serving as a Prevention Coordinator and JRB Case Manager at AHM Youth and Family Services. Additionally, Ashlee plays a vital role at their Family Resource Center, where she facilitates playgroups, conducts developmental screenings, connects families with resources and provides parenting support and education. 

With a strong commitment to community service, Ashlee has demonstrated a lifelong dedication to helping others. Over the last 13 years she has been deeply committed to supporting and advocating for children and families. As a mother of four herself and former doula in training, Ashlee is passionate about the BSEB Inc. mission, and is honored to sit as President of the Board of Directors. 

Kimberly Drakes CNM, PMH-C, DNP practices as a full scope midwife in CT. After completing

her DNP she went on to get her certification in perinatal mood disorders to further support the

population she serves. When she is not working she enjoys spending time with her children and

attending their sporting events. She also enjoys traveling whenever possible.

Marie became a postpartum doula after the birth of her first grandchild, fulfilling her dream of providing support to new parents and families. Recognizing the huge role that postpartum mood disorders can play during this period, she received additional training from Postpartum Support International and went on to serve on the Board of their Connecticut Chapter. Marie is utilizing the knowledge from her previous 25 year career in medical practice management to assist the BSEB Inc. Board with their finances, serving as Treasurer.  Now retired, Marie loves spending time with her family, walking on the Niantic Boardwalk, and reading. She continues to facilitate a free support group for new moms in her community. 

Having family, friends and other loved ones who have been impacted personally by complicated pregnancies, Brian is committed to using his lens and skillset as a healthcare quality professional to support BSEB's mission to improve perinatal health outcomes for pregnant persons and their babies.  As a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), Brian works everyday in his role as Director of Quality Assurance at Whiting Forensic Hospital to improve quality of care and ensure patient safety within the state-operated, psychiatric inpatient setting.  Having received his Bachelor of Arts (BA) in the Humanities from Providence College as an undergrad, Brian is currently pursuing his Executive Master's in Clinical Quality, Safety and Leadership (EMCQSL) from Georgetown University in order to further refine his skills and advance his career.  In addition to his role as board secretary for BSEB, Brian also volunteers as VP of Operations for the Providence College National Alumni Council and is a member of the NRI Technical Work Group.  Outside of his professional, academic and volunteer commitments, Brian enjoys running, hiking, mountain climbing, visiting family and friends, and spending quality time at home with his partner and their feline children. 

Clinical Program Director at Community Health Resources who oversees a Young Adult Program. I have worked for CHR for over 20 years and I have a great passion for providing mental health services to the non-profit sector.  In my personal time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, reading books, taking walks, and watching my children develop.

Zachary Strasser is a Massachusetts-based attorney admitted to practice before the Massachusetts State Courts, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. He provides comprehensive legal representation and consultation for individuals in both state and federal courts across the Commonwealth, including Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Berkshire, Worcester, and Middlesex Counties.

Strasser earned his Juris Doctor from Western New School of Law with a concentration in Transaction Law. He also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications and Business Administration from the University of Rhode Island and an Associate’s degree in Electronic Systems Technologies from the Community College of the Air Force. During and after law school, he gained valuable experience working as a legal assistant at several esteemed law firms before establishing his own practice.

Ashley is currently the Senior Director of Membership and Programs at the Springfield JCC. Ashley worked for many years at the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence as the Director of Health Professional Outreach. Through this role Ashley served on the CT Maternal Mortality Review Committee and oversaw several maternal health projects to prevent maternal mortality due to intimate partner violence. 

Ashley has her Masters in Public Health from Northeastern University. 

Christina has worked in the field of clinical social work for 10 years and in a variety of different areas such as school, mobile crisis, young adult services, with families, addictions, medical, private practice and currently with adults. Christina is passionate about maternal mental health. She facilitates a group therapy in the adult outpatient clinic for women with perinatal mood disorders. Personally, she sought her own therapy during her  postpartum period. She is currently pursuing her clinical licensure and hopes to provide education, teaching and support to new social workers entering the field. In her free time she enjoys reading bed time stories to her daughter, dancing, doing yoga and exercising.