Skylar Ridenour serves as the Advancement & Communications Coordinator at Every Mother’s Advocate (ĒMA), where she helps share the stories, mission, and impact of the organization with supporters, Advocates, and communities across the country. Through managing social media, creating newsletters, and supporting website and donor communications, Skylar helps ensure that people encountering ĒMA, whether for the first time or the hundredth, can clearly see the heart behind the work and find ways to get involved.

A typical day might include brainstorming creative ways to highlight a mother’s story, collaborating with team members on upcoming campaigns, or refining communications that help expand ĒMA’s reach. For Skylar, the most meaningful part of the work is helping share the stories behind the mission. “It means the world to me to share real-time stories from our moms, Advocates, and Affiliates,” Skylar says. “I am moved every time I hear a story, so to share it with the world is something I take so much joy in. ”

Skylar had admired ĒMA’s work for years before joining the team. Inspired by the organization’s compassion and the resilience of the mothers it serves, she knew she wanted to help amplify their voices. “The ĒMA moms have captured my heart with their resilience and love,” she shares. “After hearing their stories, I knew I wanted to get involved in this mission be a megaphone for these women and everything that ĒMA is.”

A moment that reaffirmed Skylar’s calling came when she met Louisitta Virgile, a former ĒMA mom who now leads her own nonprofit. Hearing how Louisitta’s experience with ĒMA inspired her to support other women showed Skylar the ripple effect of the organization’s work and the lasting impact of walking alongside mothers in crisis.

Known on the team for her creativity and encouragement, Skylar often keeps the workday energized with optimism and a good playlist that spans just about every genre.

Three words to describe Skylar? Creative, genuine, and encouraging.
Favorite coffee order: Iced matcha latte with lavender
Go-to self-care ritual: Sitting outside with a craft, her Nintendo Switch, or a good playlist.
Quote she’s living by right now: “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” — Ferris Bueller