Meet Aly Shampain, the mom of a 4 year old and 16 month old, the founder of Take a MOMent, a group that has quickly become an invaluable resource for moms across New Jersey.

Driven by her own journey into motherhood, Aly recognized a pressing need within her community: the desire for a comprehensive and nurturing space where moms could come together, share their experiences, and access essential local resources. Fueled by her passion for creating meaningful connections, Aly established Take a MOMent as a space for moms to gather, learn, and grow.

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Aly's background is in childhood education, teacher training, and event planning. She has lived in Hoboken for over 3 years and loves connecting with local families.

Meet Melissa, a mom with a 6 year old and a 3.5 year old. Melissa spent 12+ years in Human Resources and Group Facilitation.

Melissa enjoys connecting with people and helping them acclimate to new roles and challenges. Her biggest passion to date is helping women grow in their most important new job title: mom. She wants new moms to feel cared for, confident, and connected.

Meet Adrian, a mom of two and Hoboken resident for over six years. Adrian is passionate about supporting and empowering new mothers through the transformative early stages of parenthood.

With a background in clinical psychology and a specialization in maternal mental health, Adrian brings a wealth of knowledge and empathy to her role.  After welcoming her first child, Adrian experienced firsthand the joys and challenges of new motherhood. This experience ignited her dedication to helping others navigate this profound life transition. Outside of her professional role, Adrian can usually be found chasing her kids around the playground.