Leadership & Board

Our organization is guided by community leaders committed to supporting families and improving access to maternal and infant care accommodations at community events across Central Ohio.


Meet the Founders

Our initiative was founded by community members who recognized the need for welcoming environments where families can comfortably care for their babies while participating in community life.

Through a mobile program designed to serve events across Central Ohio, the founders are working to expand access to maternal and infant care accommodations for families throughout the region.

Paige and Benjamin Sunnenberg, Founders of The Nursing Nest

Photo by Erin Wallace, Hope Springs Inspired Arts

Paige and Benjamin Sunnenberg

Paige and Benjamin founded the organization after experiencing how difficult it can be for families to comfortably care for babies in public settings. Their vision is to create a welcoming mobile model that supports families at community events and strengthens community connection.

Inspired by the challenges many parents face when caring for babies in public settings, they are leading the vision to create a mobile initiative that brings maternal and infant care accommodations directly to community gatherings across Central Ohio.

Together, Paige and Benjamin are working to build a program that supports families in practical, meaningful ways. Through leadership and operational support, they are developing partnerships and expanding the initiative’s reach to better serve communities throughout the region.


Meet the Board

Our organization is guided by a founding board composed of parents who are deeply committed to supporting families and improving access to maternal and infant care accommodations at community events across Central Ohio.

Board members bring lived experience across different stages of parenting, with some also bringing direct breastfeeding experience, alongside professional backgrounds in accounting, legal support, municipal payroll, and financial oversight.

This combination of personal perspective and professional expertise helps keep the initiative grounded in the real needs of families while supporting strong organizational and financial stewardship.

Board Members

Paige Sunnenberg
Founding Board Chair
Founder, The Nursing Nest
Vision, Strategy, and Organizational Leadership

Kim Beavin
Founding Board Secretary
Legal Assistant and Community Supporter
Governance, Organization, and Community Engagement

Joshua Jago
Founding Board Treasurer
Accountant and Financial Professional
Financial Oversight, Compliance, and Governance

Jenna Coomer
Founding Board Member
Payroll Professional
Administrative Insight and Strategic Support

Heather Dobbins
Founding Board Member
Auditor
Financial Accountability and Strategic Support


Advisory Council

Our organization is supported by a Founding Advisory Council made up of individuals who bring experience in maternal and infant health, community engagement, and public health.

Advisors help guide the development of the program, offering insight that strengthens its ability to support families at community events across Central Ohio. Advisory Council members include healthcare professionals, community leaders, and individuals with experience supporting families and maternal-child health.

Their perspectives help ensure the initiative remains grounded in the real needs of families while continuing to grow and expand its reach.

Advisors

Elizabeth Bell, BSN, RN, CLC, RNC-LRN
Founding Advisor
Pediatric Nursing and Lactation Support

Miranda Dean
Nonprofit Development Professional
Founding Advisor
Development and Strategy

Rebecca Wheelock, BSN, RN
Founding Advisor
Pediatric Nursing and Infant Care

Chelsea Skaggs, Founder + Owner, Postpartum Together
Founding Advisor
Postpartum Relationship, Family Support, and Community Engagement