Our mission

Sarah Bailey is the founder of The Mother Nurture, a nonprofit organization inspired by her own daughter Bellamy’s battle with childhood cancer. Throughout the battle, the mother-daughter duo turned to nature and exercise to promote physical, emotional, and mental healing and stability amidst tremendous adversity. Now post-treatment, Sarah aims to help other childhood cancer families in this same way! Sarah could not feel more driven to fulfill this mission due to her own daughter’s healing experience in nature, but also through her own journey in nature as a caregiver.

Before founding The Mother Nurture, Sarah worked in public relations in New York City, which she hopes to leverage to grow and support this mission. Her proudest title though is that of mom to her four vibrant children and two golden retrievers. In her free time Sarah loves hiking, skiing, painting and dancing (kids and dogs welcome)!

Allyson Neville has two decades of experience in advocacy, communications, and strategic planning for mission-driven nonprofits. Having worked at organizations like Save the Children and the U.S. Center for SafeSport, she deeply understands the importance of safe spaces for children to play, particularly in the context of difficult circumstances.

Following a breast cancer diagnosis in 2017, Allyson turned to exercise and outdoor activities to support her physical and mental health during and after treatment. She marked one year with no evidence of disease by completing a half Ironman and then completed an Ironman to mark two years. She believes in the restorative power of physical movement and being in nature.

After nearly 25 years in Washington, D.C., Allyson moved to Colorado in 2022 with her husband to be closer to family and enjoy the outdoors. They live in the Denver area with their two young daughters and dog. Allyson enjoys hiking, still does (shorter) triathlons, and is always up for any type of outdoor activity.

Amy Stewart is a nonprofit development leader with more than 18 years of experience advancing philanthropy, building partnerships, and driving mission-focused growth. She currently serves as Vice President of Development at Mental Health Colorado, where she works with donors, foundations, and community leaders to expand access to care and support systemic change in mental health. Prior to this role, Amy spent over a decade with the Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation, leading annual giving and philanthropic strategy initiatives that strengthened donor engagement and impact.

Amy’s background also includes roles in arts and higher education, reflecting a lifelong commitment to community, creativity, and learning. Amy holds a master’s degree in dance from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and a master’s degree in Nonprofit Leadership from the University of Denver and remains actively engaged in mentorship, volunteerism, and advancing the field of philanthropy.

Amy is a proud mom of one son and 3 dogs, a rookie gardener, avid reader, and enjoys hiking and walks with her dogs, road trips and beautiful scenery, and spending time with family.

Courtney Stoffel is passionate about building strong families, resilient children, and connected communities. Her heart for the mission of The Mother Nurture is deeply rooted in her own life experiences having grown up in a challenging environment. She is driven to help children develop confidence, stability, and a sense of belonging through positive community and mentorship.

As a mother of three young children, Courtney is in the thick of raising the next generation. She understands firsthand the importance of support systems, intentional parenting, and environments where families can thrive. She is especially passionate about creating opportunities for children to be involved in activities that build character, connection, and faith.

In addition to her role on the board, Courtney co-owns Colorado Native Roofing & Exteriors, where she advocates for homeowners and leads with integrity, transparency, and a commitment to doing things the right way. She brings a unique blend of leadership, grit, and heart to everything she does, with a strong focus on serving others. Outside of work and service, Courtney enjoys spending time outdoors with her family.

A native “Jersey Girl,” who relocated to Colorado eight years ago, Cristina DeFazio Prins is a lawyer by training. Cristina gave up practicing law when her family began a series of moves for her husband’s job. Relocating so many times taught Cristina the power of community and she loves connecting with people and expanding her circle.

Cristina serves as Chair of the Board of Rivendell School, a nonprofit, independent elementary school in Fort Collins. Through this role, Cristina learned the value of mission-based non-profit work.

Cristina’s proudest accomplishment is her family. She and her husband have three kids, two dogs, and a large extended family who always visit Colorado. Her hobbies include cooking, hosting friends and family, yoga, walking and talking with friends, renovation projects, and she even learned how to ski at 40! You can be sure to find Cristina cooking or shuttling kids around. And she wouldn’t have it any other way.