TEAM MEMBERS
Mama Bear Care has many team members who help make our mission happen. Below you will find each of our team members, a description of their position within Mama Bear Care, and a link to a blog post that shares more about their lives, families, and why they are a part of our non-profit. Thank you for learning a little more about us as we also seek to know and pray for each of our community members.
Founder/CEO
Beverly Jacobson
The Founder and President of Mama Bear Care is none other than our own Beverly Jacobson. She founded Mama Bear Care in December 2020 after recognizing parents who receive a life-limiting prenatal diagnosis for their babies need hope, information, and practical support. Beverly is has nine children and her youngest is Verity, a sweet little girl with Trisomy 18 and a big smile! Verity celebrated her 8th birthday in February of 2025.
Learn more about Beverly Jacobson on our blog –> here.
Mama Bear Care Coordinator and Group Admin
Kathryn Kerr
As a veteran of Mama Bear Care, Kathryn has served as a group admin in our online support groups, From Diagnosis to Delivery and From Heartache to Hope. She knows very well what this journey entails, having gone through it herself. She serves as our Mama Bear Care Coordinator and is honored to support families affected by a life-limiting diagnosis.
Learn more about Kathryn Kerr on our blog –> here.
Counselors
Allen and Patricia Cooke
Allen and Patricia Cooke come to Mama Bear Care, not just as counselors, but as grandparents to their little Jewel who was diagnosed with Trisomy 18 in utero. They know what it is like to be grandparents who experienced a life-limiting prenatal diagnosis for their granddaughter, and now they serve other parents who receive a diagnosis. They are both certified AACC counselors and run Paraclete Counseling Services. We are excited to be able to offer counseling services led by Allen and Patricia to our Mama Bear Care families within our group pages.
Learn more about the Cookes on our blog –> here.
Social Media Manager
Brooke Shambley
As our Social Media Manager, Brooke Shambley plans social media posts to educate, encourage, and update both follower, donors, and those in need of Mama Bear Care’s services. In addition to social media, she puts together blog posts that highlight the stories of our families and organizes posts that highlight the team members of Mama Bear Care.
Learn more about Brooke Shambley on our blog –> here.
Mama Bear Mentors
Mama Bear Mentors provide peer-to-peer mentoring for one or more mamas. She checks in with mama bears via text or with calls depending on what is most convenient. Our mentors help moms to navigate the myriad of resources, such as medical resources, emotional resources, and spiritual resources. In addition, our Mama Bear Mentors are a part of our virtual support groups and are a great asset in those groups to our mamas.
Lori Edwards
Lori Edwards has been a part of Mama Bear Care as one of the mamas who joined our community after receiving a diagnosis of Trisomy 13 for her son Philip in 2022. She not only sought help, but gave help readily as well, aiding other mamas who asked questions in our online community. As such, Lori has joined our team as a Mama Bear Mentor!
Learn more about Lori Edwards on our blog –> here.
Also, visit our blog to learn more about Lori and her son Philip, who was diagnosed with Trisomy 13 –> here.
Nyssa Hasty
Nyssa Hasty has been an active part of our From Diagnosis to Delivery group after joining due to her own daughter’s diagnosis, but then she continued as an active help to other moms who had questions. When she showed a willingness to be a part of our Mama Bear Care team, we were so happy to welcome her as one of our new Mama Bear Mentors!
Learn more about Nyssa Hasty on our blog –> here.
Also, visit our blog to learn more about Nyssa and her daughter Colette, who was diagnosed with Trisomy 6p unique –> here.
Raquel Massey
Raquel Massey joined Mama Bear Care after receiving a diagnosis of Trisomy 18 for her daughter, Jolene Miracle Rose. While being an active part of the community learning and growing, she began to take an active role in helping other mama bears learn and grow. She continues care of her sweet Rose, who is now 3, and is taking on the role of Mama Bear Mentor for our community! We appreciate her willingness to support our mama bears!
Learn more about Raquel Massey on our blog –> here.
Our Board of Directors
Shauna Bromell
Shauna Bromell serves on the board of directors and serves the parents of Mama Bear Care volunteering her time and skill for special gifts. As a homeschool mom, entrepreneur, and military spouse, Shauna is a valuable asset to our board and community.
Learn more about Shauna Bromell on our blog –> here.
Lisa McLain
Lisa McLain is serving as the treasurer on our Mama Bear Care board of directors. As a passionate advocate for the value of all human life, Lisa has helped raise awareness for our mission by organizing community events. She also volunteers as an assistant with our care package program.
Learn more about Lisa Mclain on our blog –> here.
Joyce Zick
Joyce has served as a board member of the Mama Bear Care Board of Directors since the beginning and was on board with Beverly’s heart and mission before Mama Bear Care came to fruition. She currently works hard to bring life to women on the mission’s field, and in her spare time, she works to bring hope to parents with a life-limiting diagnosis.
Learn more about Joyce Zick in our blog –> here.
Follow Us on Social Media!
We are also on social media! Find Mama Bear Care on Facebook, Instagram or visit our blog to hear more about Verity, our community, and their stories of hope.
