Amy Peterson
Vice President of Human Resources
Huhtamaki
'When my kids were young, one of the hardest things I had to work through was the “working mom guilt”. Looking back, I believe social media contributed significantly to my guilt and I wish I had been able to better explain this to my kids rather than just saying "sorry".'
FEATURED
Industry - Manufacturing
A Little Bit About Our Family
My husband Jerrad and I have been married since 2003. He works for Yellow as an IT professional. Our daughter, Lauryn (18), started college at the University of Arkansas this Fall where she is majoring in Exercise Science. Our son, Hayden (15), is a sophomore in high school. He enjoys playing baseball, lifting weights and hunting. I have always been a very involved mom…swim team president, dance team president, etc. I put aside my own hobbies so I could be all-in for my kiddos.
Margie Meier
Attorney
'What could have helped me through the years,
would be less judgment and more support, all around, and a network of other moms to help juggle all the things to help “make it work” - that would have been ideal.'
Michelle Bunge
Manager
'The work that Mom Mastermind does is something so essential and necessary. It's long overdue. The women in this organization have been helping women for many years, even before starting this company, and I'm so excited that they can expand their reach to help support other professional women the same way I was supported as a mother and in my career.'
Dalia Haroune
Consultant
'Transitioning my career when I became a mother felt very isolating at the time. I was 39, and at a senior level. There was no one to talk with, relate to or even share ideas with. No one bats an eye when dogs are heard barking on conference calls, but if a baby cries or a child’s voice is heard, it’s an instant blow to a mom’s credibility. Sadly, this is when a lot of talented women exit firms. That model needs to change because there’s a lot of valuable experience we miss out on when we lose mothers, not just in the workforce, but specifically in the roles where they excelled. That’s why the work Mom Mastermind does is essential and so valuable.'
Janelle Chambers
Attorney
'As life begins to return to some degree of normalcy, it is essential to have a network of women, especially working mothers, to connect with. As we transition back into a more familiar mode of life, the opportunity to process, learn, develop and grow after everything we went through last year is so important and necessary to support working mothers.'