Executive Director

Dr. Sharita Knobloch has been married to her beloved infantryman husband for 12 years. She holds a Doctor of Education in Community Care and Counseling: Pastoral Counseling from Liberty University.

Sharita is mama, a smallish dog owner, aspiring runner, writer, speaker, and spiritual leadership coach. She has been with Mission: Milspouse (formerly Army Wife Network) since February 2014. In 2020, she was named Armed Forces Insurance Fort Bliss Military Spouse of the Year.

She has recently returned to the working world and is a Dissertation Chair at Liberty University Online in the Department of Community Care and Counseling. Sharita also serves as the Military Spouse Liaison for Katie’s Way dTMS clinic in El Paso.

Sharita gets really excited about office supplies and journal shopping, is a certified auctioneer, overuses hashtags on a regular basis with #NoShame, and frequently uses #America! as a verb.

Deputy Director

Jolene has been married to her extroverted husband, Phil, for 14  years. He is marching toward the retirement finish line after 22 years of active-duty military service with the Army. Jolene works for Tutor.com to help military families get connected with no-cost online tutoring services (Kindergarten through Bachelor level!) funded by the Department of Defense. Jolene and Phil have a son in middle school who loves LEGO, playing his trombone, and board games. They also have a weimaraner, Max, who is the most demanding personality in the household. He keeps the whole family laughing.

Jolene enjoys traveling, reading, and making allergy-friendly recipes for Finn. Despite her introverted nature, Jolene loves hosting friends and family. You can find her volunteering or hiking with Max during her spare time. Find her on Instagram @jolenemichelle1.

Director of Content

Kathleen is an educator and project seeker from Texas. In her 25 years as an Army spouse, Kathleen has taught and coached in six different states and Germany. Kathleen has a big heart for both Army families and soldiers, having served as a Soldier for Life counselor in both Germany and Korea. Her favorite part of Army life is her acquired community of battle buddies!

Kathleen loves words (both speaking and writing them) and has contributed to AWN, NMFA, The Fort Hood Sentinel, The Army Spouse Handbook, Inside Abu Ghraib, Memoirs of Two US Military Intelligence Officers, and The Army War College at Carlisle. Her favorite writing piece about being an Army wife is “The Lady in the Grey Suit” which was published in 2015 in Proud to Be: Writing by American Warriors (Vol.3).  You can find her on Instagram, Facebook, or on her website, Life Is Messy, Love Big. Just like Kathleen, the site is a WORK in Progress!

Deputy Director of Content

Chloe is a Florida native who loves all things that come with beach life! She married her husband in 2018 and has had the opportunity to live at Eglin AFB, Fort Walton Beach, Florida; Fort Carson, Colorado; and Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. She attended the University of Florida (GO GATORS!) and received a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and a Master’s degree in Health Education and Behavior. Because two degrees weren’t enough, she also received an MBA from the Florida Institute of Technology.

She loves exploring with her husband and 2-year-old daughter (Avery) and is expecting another little one soon. She’s currently a SAHM who can be found working out or walking to the playgrounds around Fort Leavenworth! Her weekends are filled with family adventures to all the local events.

Content Curator

Morgan grew up in Virginia near Fort Gregg-Adams (formerly Fort Lee), and she vowed she would never marry a military man. Well, the joke’s on her. She met her now-husband at church in 2019 and has been married to her military man for three years. They have three dogs that keep them busy and highly entertained, and they are looking forward to growing their family.

Morgan has a certificate in graphic design from Texas A&M and is eager to continue her education. She enjoys sharing life experiences with others and has a heart for new military spouses just learning how to navigate military life. She has been heavily involved in church ministries most of her life and mentored a young girls class for several years. As a homeschooled kid, right after graduating Morgan started working at the Home Educators Association of Virginia, a nonprofit organization established to help homeschooling families understand homeschool laws and provide support during their journey.

Morgan loves serving in her local church playing the piano, singing, and mentoring others. She loves home decorating, thrifting, anything to do with coffee, and planning and hosting events. She is very excited to be a part of Mission: MilSpouse!

Director of Podcast Production

Manda Lynn met her husband when they were 12 years old. After graduating from high school and leading separate lives, they found their way back to each other, bringing her into the military community as a late-career spouse. They have one daughter together, and Manda Lynn has two amazing bonus kids.

During her almost seven years as a military spouse, Manda Lynn has been named Armed Forces Insurance’s 2022 Fort Polk Spouse of the Year and become a Spouse Master Resilience Trainer, Army Family Team Building Instructor, Holistic Nutrition Wellness Practitioner, Behavior Change Specialist, Fitness Nutrition Educator, and Yoga Meditation Instructor with more than 3,700 volunteer hours under her belt, leading military spouses to reconnect with their intuition to achieve overall wellness and resilience through a variety of modalities.

A resourceful person, Manda Lynn finds joy in sharing resources and knowledge with fellow military spouses and the community off-installation. Bringing resilience, wellness, and resources to the military and first responder community is something that comes to her naturally. Turning it into her full-time job has been a dream come true. You can learn more about Manda Lynn here.

Deputy Director of Podcast Production

Callie is a history buff and a natural storyteller who loves meeting people and learning their stories. She was born and raised on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, where her Seabee is currently stationed.

Callie has been a Navy spouse for 13 years and together, they have a 12-year-old daughter and four Golden Retrievers who always keep her on her toes. She works as a Financial and Administrative Management Specialist and spends time volunteering in what spare time she does have.

She works diligently to create community and help build a strong foundation for military families to stand on by providing resources and volunteering with organizations that strive to support military spouses in navigating this crazy, beautiful life.

Callie loves to cook and try new recipes and one of her dreams is to write a cookbook with some of her favorite recipes. You can find her on Facebook and Instagram under her handle callie.r.bunter. 

Director of Development

Chrissy married her husband in 2010 and jumped right into her milspouse role. She knew that life would be more adventurous and sometimes more difficult, but it would always be worth it.

She had previously received her teaching degrees from Niagara University in Special Education and spent a few years teaching, but once she began having children, she chose to put those talents to work in her own home. Chrissy is a mother to four energetic boys and one husky pup (also a male), so you could say she’s the queen of the castle! Chrissy and her family are currently living in Germany.

In her free time, you can find her working out, at a playdate with close friends, on the hunt for the next geocache, or hiding away binge-watching her favorite guilty pleasure TV shows.

Partner Relations Coordinator

KateLynn was born and raised just outside of St. Louis, Missouri. She met her Army reservist husband while KateLynn was pursuing her undergraduate degree. Her husband transitioned to active duty shortly after they married and spent time at Fort Hood, Texas, before an MOS change and move to Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Fort Bragg was a blessing for KateLynn as she found her footing as a milspouse and the difference she could make for the military community.

Her husband then volunteered for Drill Sergeant School which led them to their current duty station, Goodfellow AFB, Texas, where she was named the Armed Forces Insurance 2022 Goodfellow AFB Spouse Of The Year. 

KateLynn, her husband Justin, and their two rescue pups, Colt and Taurus, are very excited to begin their next adventure in Germany! She enjoys spending time with their rescue dogs, being outdoors in nature, and doing DIY projects. 

Grant Writer

Kelsey is an Orlando native (though Alaska will always be home), has been married to her hubby since 2012, and has been a part of the active-duty military community ever since.

Kelsey holds a Master’s of Science in Health and Human Performance in which she developed a program for postpartum women and is currently a PhD candidate studying tactical athletes. She holds several certifications under her belt and enjoys helping others achieve optimal health and wellness through her virtual coaching business which she runs with another military spouse.

She’s a homeschooling mama to three (9, 6, and 5 months) and has three doggies running around. Kelsey and her family are avid campers and hikers. Odds are you can find her with a coffee or a stout in her hand!

Director of Marketing

Annie was born and raised outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Go Steelers amd Penguins!). Annie met her husband Chris in Alexandria, Virginia, while he was assigned to The Old Guard. Three PCS’es later, they are living at Fort Drum, New York, while preparing for their second baby and another PCS.

Annie’s passion for event planning has led her to volunteer for nonprofit organizations, including the AMA Triangle and Innovate Raleigh. She has served in multiple roles for large events including Event Director for Fail Fest Raleigh, Trade Show Manager for High Five Conference, and has managed multiple events for an economic development organization. Annie holds a Master of Science in Integrated Marketing Communication from Northwestern University and a Bachelor of Science in Integrated Marketing Communication from Ithaca College.

Deputy Director of Marketing

Lindsey is a madly-in-love Army spouse to her husband Matt, proud mother to her 6-month-old son Malachi, dog mama to her blonde husky-collie mix, and a business owner.

She has her MS in Family Marriage Therapy and MS in Mental Health and Wellness for Family and Marriage Dynamics from Grand Canyon University.  Lindsey is a speaker, blogger, mentor, and motivator.

Lindsey’s husband joined the military after five years of being married as a civilian family, so she has a heart and passion for new military spouses who feel completely lost or foreign to military life. Additionally, she has a heart for military families with sick children, as she has struggled through the isolation of being at a foreign installation in a new city and trying to find support and the best health care for her child. She is now known as the Military NICU Mama.

In her free time, you can find her sipping on a good cup of tea, reading a book, being active, exploring the great outdoors, fishing, writing, or traveling the globe.

Director of Social Media

Jade was born and raised in New Jersey. The Garden State had many things to offer Jade, including when she meet her fellow New Jersey husband on Veterans Day weekend in 2014 while he was home on leave.

Jade studied at Rutgers University, obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Sport Management. In the past, Jade has worked in many industries, including sports athletics, management, restaurants, social media, and as a certified barre fitness instructor. Recently, Jade accepted a position in the financial department of a local trauma hospital.

Jade and her husband are currently stationed in South Florida, where they are again enjoying the beach, summer year-round, cortaditos, and being back on the East Coast closer to family. In Jade’s spare time, she enjoys connecting with her family and friends, taking fitness classes, attending or watching sporting events, taking pictures of her cat, enjoying a good Italian meal, meditating, and learning something new.

Deputy Director of Social Media

Kayla currently lives with her husband in Fort Benning, Georgia. She is a dog mom to her two pups, Ralph and Georgia.

Kayla graduated from Niagara University with a Bachelor’s in Social Studies Education and Special Education, then attained her Master’s in Literacy Education. She has taught in Georgia and at her previous duty station, Fort Bliss.

Originally from Buffalo, New York, Kayla and her husband are avid Buffalo Bills fans and try to attend as many games as they can! After living in Texas, she found a new love for barbecue and has since become quite good at smoking her own meats.

Kayla enjoys reading and doing puzzles, but when her husband is around, they enjoy movies and an occasional video game. Volunteering has been a part of her life as far back as she can remember, and she is very excited to start with Mission: Milspouse!

Director of Empowerment

Amanda officially became a military spouse in 2014. She is a mom to two tiny humans, William and Mikayla, and two fur babies. Amanda is from Florida, where she and her husband, Mick, met in high school and began dating during their freshman year of college. She holds a Bachelor’s in English Literature from the University of Central Florida and a Master’s in Teaching Elementary Education from North Carolina State University. Amanda has served in education for a decade, but she is currently working as a freelance book editor and a virtual Chief Executive Assistant while staying home with her little ones.

In her spare time, Amanda enjoys writing, reading, hiking, traveling, trying out new restaurants, and exploring new places and activities around her. Amanda is very happy to be a part of such an amazing and supportive community and hopes she can provide encouragement and empowerment anywhere she goes.

Deputy Director of Empowerment

Full-time Army spouse and mother of three, Amie is a certified Life Coach and Retreat Speaker. Amie has led SFRGs, served on various leadership teams, spoken at Army Strong Bonds Retreats, and mentored other military wives through 23 months of combat deployments. She led her family through 12 PCS moves in 16 years of active-duty service. She is also a proud military “Coastie” mom.

Amie has served alongside Ron, her husband of 25 years. Recognized by the National Infantry Museum and the Fort Benning Infantry Community, Amie is a recipient of the Shield of Sparta. She is also a contributor to the book From Reveille to Retreat, a handbook for the Army Chaplain’s spouse. 

Amie enjoys spending time with her family at the beach, crafting, reading, traveling, and cooking. She loves making new and enduring friendships around the world and helping these friends connect with one another for the betterment of the home mission.