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Meet Our Team

STAFF MEMBERS

Reggi Rideout

Interim Executive Director
Reggi’s Focus:

Reggi brings deep personal passion and professional experience to our mission, with a clear-eyed understanding of the factors that impede healthy communities and organizations. While she is currently serving as our Interim Executive Director, she is no stranger to our work; having previously served as our Board President, a dedicated volunteer, and Ambassador. She is deeply committed to ensuring that families in the St. Louis region have reliable access to the supplies they need to thrive, while raising awareness about the impact of diaper need and period poverty.

With a background spanning healthcare management, complex event execution, and years of nonprofit advocacy, Reggi understands how to bridge the gap between vision and action. She brings heart, expertise, and a steady hand to every project she leads. Outside of the office, you’ll likely find her busy with her three kids, balancing her professional passion with her life as a dedicated mom.

Interested in connecting with our work? Reach out to us at info@stldiaperbank.org.

Carrie Crompton

Operations & Finance Manager
Carrie Cromptom
Carrie’s Focus:

Responsible for developing and implementing strategic systems for the agency’s warehouse, office operations, finance, and human resource functions. Carrie will also oversee the organization’s processes in terms of quality, compliance, productivity and efficiency.

Carrie is a lawyer, turned non-profit leader. For much of her career, Carrie has focused on social issues centering around women and children in the St. Louis region. For the past 17 years, she has been a member of the Junior League of St. Louis, leading the organization for 4 of those years. She is also a graduate of the Focus St. Louis Coro Women In Leadership (WIL).

“The impact of something as simple as the lack of diapers or menstrual products is profound. While many people take access to basic needs for granted, so many in St. Louis and around the country struggle to afford those basic needs. This is where the St. Louis Area Diaper Bank steps in to help in those times of crisis and/or need. My goal is streamline our organization’s processes so that we can be more efficient and effective to those we serve in the community. We our organization is running in the most efficient and effective way possible, we can do more in and for the community and effectuate real change. I am so proud to be a part of the St. Louis Area Diaper Bank and help families in our area.”

If you have questions about accounting, office or warehouse operations, Carrie can be reached by email at ccrompton@stldiaperbank.org.

Lee Nave

Development Manager
Lee Nave
Lee’s Focus:

Lee leads our fundraising and donor relations efforts, finding creative and economical strategies to expand our organizational capacity without compromising the quality of our service delivery.

Lee brings over 15 years of experience in nonprofit and government roles across the country, working with families in diverse contexts. Throughout his career, a central theme has been strengthening the sustainability of organizations by increasing their ability to do meaningful, lasting work.

“Our organization works to deliver a fundamental need to families in the St. Louis metro area. Through our network of partners, we distribute essential diapers and period products so that, even in uncertain economic times, the burden of these costs is eased for those we serve. We rely on donations to sustain—and grow—this work, especially as demand continues to rise.”

If you’d like to support or learn more about our fundraising and donor relations efforts, please contact Lee at lnave@stldiaperbank.org

Jerrica Franks

Community Engagement Manager
Jerrica’s Focus:

Spreading the word and coordinating the work of the Diaper Bank in the St. Louis region and beyond. Jerrica manages our volunteers, digital marketing, lead the planning and execution of annual awareness week events, and coordinating regional product drives.

“I am beyond grateful for the opportunity and look forward to growing the impact and influence of the St. Louis Area Diaper Bank in the community. As a mother myself, I understand and closely relate to the frustrations and needs of having a child. If you’re not properly equipped with your basic daily needs, it can take a toll on not only your mental health, but that of your child, and I want to eliminate as many stressors as I can for my St. Louis families.”

Questions about our volunteer program, hosting a supply drive, planning a community event, or the Young Advocates Group? Email Jerrica at jfranks@stldiaperbank.org.

Hannah Kramer

Program Manager
Hannah’s Focus:

Effectively managing the diaper and menstrual supply programs to ensure that we best meet the needs in the St. Louis region with our resources. Hannah works with our partners to provide the best possible experience for both the agencies we work with and the community members we serve.

Hannah is a social worker with a passion for community health and systems change. She served as a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer in South Africa from 2013-2016. Hannah moved to St. Louis in 2016 to pursue a Master of Social Work at the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis. For the last 6 years, she has worked with community organizations, hospital systems, and health departments. She is excited to bring her project management, partnership development, and evaluation skills to the St. Louis Area Diaper Bank.

If you are a current partner or interested in becoming a partner and have a question or concern, email Hannah at hkramer@stldiaperbank.org.

Sofia BeLisle

Program Coordinator
Sofia-BeLisle
Sofia’s Focus:

As Program Coordinator, Sofia is responsible for coordinating components of the diaper and period supply programs, including assisting with inventory management, order entry system management, assisting with reporting, and data management.

Prior to joining the Diaper Bank, Sofia worked as a legal assistant at a litigation law firm. She has many years of experience volunteering with organizations such as the St. Louis Tax Assistance Program.

“As the ability to afford diapers becomes increasingly more difficult for many parents, the need for resources to access them becomes more crucial. I am an avid supporter of women’s rights and a proud lifelong citizen of St. Louis. I am excited to begin my career with such an outstanding organization and continue to learn the necessary skills to serve my community better. I am honored to be part of such an essential service that is making St. Louis a more equitable, better place to live for everyone.”

Interested in our programming or Potty Training Pilot, email Sofia at sbelisle@stldiaperbank.org.

Support Staff

Carleigh Underwood

Administrative Assistant
Carleigh’s Focus:

As Administrative Assistant, Carleigh serves as the operational heartbeat of our office, ensuring that every facet of our daily workflow is organized, efficient, and welcoming. Carleigh also supports our in-kind donation logistics, overseeing the intake and processing of supplies that fuel our mission, making her a key player in our ability to serve the community effectively.

Todd Brutcher

Warehouse Coordinator
Todd Brutcher staff member
Todd’s Focus:

As Warehouse Coordinator, he keeps our mission moving forward behind the scenes and through the warehouse doors. Todd supports the day-to-day warehouse operation of the St. Louis Area Diaper Bank particularly with programs, warehouse, and organizational operations. He also supports warehouse volunteers and our diaper/period product distribution to area organizations.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Melanie McKean, D.O., PhD, President
McKean Reproductive Pyschiatry, LLC

Maheen Bokhari, MPH, Vice President
Centene Corporation

Jessica Barreca, PT, DPT, Secretary
St. Louis University

Theresa Martin, Treasurer
Edward Jones

Krystal Ren
Ph.D Candidate, UMSL

Dr. Leonora Muhammad, DNP APRN AGPCNP-BC CCHP
YesCare Corp

Mark Boyko
Bailey Glasser, LLP

Lindsay Kramer
Community Volunteer

Steffani Lautenschlager, MEd CFRE
Mission Aligned Partners

Julie Kavy
Busey Bank