Orlando Mom Collective

Allison

Executive Assistant

Social Media | FB Village Group | Book Club

Allison Thommen is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist turned stay at home mom to two little girls, Aurora and Aubree. She and her husband have been married since 2015 and had dreamed of living in Orlando since they were in college. They moved from Detroit to Clermont in the summer of 2022.

They are Disney World annual passholders and are in the parks almost every week. They are also Disney Vacation Club members, their love for Disney runs deep… did you catch that their first daughter was named after Sleeping Beauty? As a family they also love outer space, so they are excited about being so close to the Space Coast. Allison’s favorite place in the whole world is the beach at the Polynesian Village Resort and could sit there for hours (with a Dole Whip in hand of course). In her free time, Allison loves to read, sew, watch reruns of The Big Bang Theory and binge watch new shows on Netflix!

Allison moderates the Orlando Mom Book Club and the Village Facebook groups.

Connect with her on Facebook and Instagram.

Kattie

Editor | Executive Team

A college professor, mother of 4, self-proclaimed foodie, writer, reader, teacher, yogi, Kattie likes to keep busy.  According to Kattie, she has two rounds of children: first round are 15 and 11, and second round are 4 and 1.5. She was a teacher for 10 years and once she had baby #4 she decided it was time to find something that fit her crazy life as a snack [babe] and a chauffeur. During this time she decided to start a brand called SnackB*tchPodcast, which led to her owning a marketing business. During that time she helped clients tell their story through short-form and long-form writing, and she learned a lot about what it takes to truly connect with people.

Kattie was born in Miami, grew up in Nicaragua, lived in Miami and Virginia for a bit, and now lives in the storybook city of Winter Garden. Her life has been adventurous and she welcomes change and everything that life has to offer. The one thing that stays constant is her love for coffee, reading, and drinking beer and wine. What she loves about Orlando is the outdoor seating at many breweries, the family-friendly vibes of many restaurants, and of course the nature. Growing up in Nicaragua she basically lived outside and enjoys that Orlando offers the same opportunities with its many hiking trails, lakes, and rivers. However, her favorite place with always be the beach. She currently loves visiting Sarasota but aspires to visit every Florida beach before her daughter goes off to college.

One thing that life has taught Kattie is that you can only control what you can control and to let go of what you can’t. She’s excited for what’s to come and can’t wait to share that with Orlando Mom Collective and City Mom Collective.

For along with her on SnackB*tchPodcast on Instagram  and Spotify and listen to her raw and vulnerable observations, funny family moments, and most of all easy-to-follow cooking tips.

Hailey

Events | Executive Team

Amanda

Amanda Green is a Florida native and outdoor enthusiast. You’ll find her and her family hiking local trails, exploring state parks, swimming in our springs, and enjoying the “real Florida.” Amanda is a wife and mother of two. Her quote to live by, “there’s nothing you can’t do with kids that you could do without them. Parenting is all about managing your expectations.”

Connect with her on Facebook and Instagram.

Nancy

Nancy Alvarez is Senior Vice President of Community Relations and Equity Impact at Heart of Florida United Way.

She joined the organization after an award winning, 21 year career in broadcasting.  In that time, she was at the center of every major story in the region including storms, political events, the tragedy at the Pulse nightclub and the pandemic.

Nancy began her career as a reporter covering the space program in Brevard County providing live coverage of countless launches and landings.  She was also on the front line for the infamous 2004 Hurricane Season when three hurricanes hit Florida in less than two months.

More recently, Nancy was one of the first reporters on the ground in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria devastated the island in 2017.  Over the course of multiple trips, she provided coverage of the impacts of the storm both on the island and in Florida as storm evacuees moved to the mainland.  She was also there for the political unrest that led to the resignation of the island’s governor in 2019.

Nancy also works as a public speaker and has used her reporting experience to advocate for issues including domestic violence and the challenges facing special needs kids in schools.  Nancy is a bilingual, first generation Cuban American and lives in Orlando with her husband and two children, Benjamin and Julia.

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Kelly

Kelly Frank is a native Floridian, who grew up on the beaches of St. Augustine before meeting her husband and making the move to Central Florida. They have two fun, little kids, 2 and 5, that keep them busy and laughing.

Kelly Frank earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy and cares for clients in the Orlando area through her private pelvic health physical therapy practice, Frankly Pelvic. She is an outspoken advocate for all people with a pelvis, most notably, new moms and pregnant persons.The world of pelvic health and women’s wellness continues to grow and she wants to ensure that women’s health continues to move in a positive, empowering direction here in Central Florida (and the world!).

Growing up on the beach, Kelly is always making plans to visit friends and family close to the beach to soak in the sunshine. Her Old Towne roots nurtured a love for lighthouses, mossy oak lined streets, and embracing the charm of little Florida towns. She is an avid baker and enjoys when the kids join in to help decorate cookies and cakes. They are annual passholders at Disney World and take full advantage of that Orlando perk by heading to the parks to visit their favorite characters and go on adventures as often as they can.

She is honored and thrilled to join Orlando Mom as a fellow mom looking to make a difference not only in her family and children’s lives, but all of those around her.

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Christina

Born in New Jersey and raised in Orlando, Christina is a mom to a 13-year-old daughter, wife of 18 years and Director of a dance studio on the east side of Orlando. A graduate of University High School, Valencia Community College and the University of Central Florida, she is proud of her Orlando roots and enjoys exploring with her family the ever-changing communities of central Florida.

Christina’s love of the arts began as a small child performing in a local children’s dance company and continued through high school where she landed numerous theater credits. She never dreamed it would turn into a career of more than 20 years!

By day she runs all aspects of the business including social media/marketing, billing, studio management and curriculum planning. By night she continues to teach all ages and levels of dance at the
studio. Embarking on her 24th year teaching dance, she’s grateful to share her love for the arts with a younger generation.

In addition to juggling those responsibilities, Christina balances her daughter’s school and theater schedules. There is no doubt that the arts are near and dear to her family and keep her calendar packed!

In her free time, Christina enjoys visits to Disney, cruising, attending concerts and the theater. She is a proud Disney fan, rescue cat mom, coffee lover, crafting connoisseur and boyband aficionado.

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Frances

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