Board of Directors

Mary Ellen Collins, PhD

Board of Directors, Chair

Mary Ellen Collins is the board chair/founder of Motherless Daughters Ministry. Mary Ellen has a Doctorate in Organizational Behavior. Prior to the founding of the ministry, Mary Ellen was the CEO of her own private consulting firm for 20+ years focusing in . . . Read More

Gladys Bell

Board of Directors, Vice Chair

Gladys Bell Med, CFCS recently retired from Santa Maria Community Services after 19 years during which she served as a Center Director, Program Manager, Volunteer Manager and Human Resource Associate. Previously, she worked at a United Way home health care . . . Read More

Danyetta Najoli

Board of Directors, Ex-Officio Member

Danyetta comes to the Motherless Daughters Ministry as an experienced leader and passionate supporter. Danyetta is a professional coach who has practiced coaching for over 24 years.  She attended the Journey Retreat in 2019. She was deeply moved by her . . . Read More

Sarah Lynn Wells

Board of Directors, Secretary

Sarah Lynn brings a varied perspective to our board with her engineering and STEM education background. Her journey reflects a commitment to family and professional endeavors, showcasing an ability to balance diverse responsibilities. As a passionate . . . Read More

Natalie Lundstrom

Board of Directors

Natalie Lundstrom is the Communications and Creative Strategy Lead at UNDIVIDED, Inc., where she has applied her expertise for the past five years. In this role, she develops creative strategies that enhance the organization's mission to create spaces of . . . Read More