Our Team
We are a small group of powerful leaders with diverse backgrounds that are dedicated to supporting our community and volunteering to be leaders, members, and individuals that are on our journeys to a healthy, natural, and sustainable lifestyle. We are very thankful and honored to have each one of these women be involved in our organization. We thank them for their time and hard work and continuous growth. We hope that you will have the opportunity to interact with each and every one of them through your participation with Rockford Crunchy Ladies.
Marlana was the original OGs since 2014 and had enjoyed watching every milestone marked. She brought our group here from Tennessee. She put out the word to other local moms about wanting to find her tribe. She built it. Marlana volunteered and participated in the annual egg hunts, Tealoween, Friendsgiving, Period Project, and various events over the years. She was passionate about her 5 children and career and was still passionate about community bonds and women’s fair treatment. When she wasn’t spending time with her family or working, you would find her outdoors and/or at volunteer events. Marlana was the kind of soul that made you feel loved. She put her heart into her projects and made sure she was always making the best choice for everyone involved. We all miss her dearly and will continue to follow by her example.
Mikala has been a part of RCL since 2014. She has four children who she been homeschooling since 2013. Her family moved to Rockford (originally from Indiana) in 2014 and has loved every part of it. She became crunchy in 2012 before she even knew what that meant. The community here is incredibly welcoming. Mikala is a jill of many trades. She is an herbalist ( Live More Waste Less ) and a birthkeeper ( Birthkeeper & Beyond ). You can find Mikala attending births or making some herbal blends for every cause. She loves baking and experimenting with ferments. Mikala loves to share food with others ans has even incorporated that into her daily work. She often forgets shes crunchy just because its her every day life.
She cloth diapered 3 of her kids, has been breastfeeding for around 9 years now, and has bedshared with every one of her children. She walks barefoot almost always. Shes an advocate for many natural things but will never judge you for your choices. Instead she’ll help you learn if you want.
She cloth diapered 3 of her kids, has been breastfeeding for around 9 years now, and has bedshared with every one of her children. She walks barefoot almost always. Shes an advocate for many natural things but will never judge you for your choices. Instead she’ll help you learn if you want.
Kate joined the Natural Living Expo to vend and connect with other “crunchies”. 3 years later, she is serving as a chair on the board. Kate has attended several workshops and events for the past few years and has found so much inspiration, knowledge, wisdom, and connection within the offerings of RCL. She has also shared her tools of breath and movement in a summer yoga series last year. Kate has 3 kids (18,15,10), 3 dogs, an incredible (& crunchy!) partner, and lives in Lena IL. Her in town property is currently being transformed into a sustainable ecosystem of abundance. She is passionate steward of the land and loves to dance with the plants. Her independent business, Eclectic Kate LLC, is just that. An eclectic array of naturally grown and handcrafted tools and goods, movement classes, and ceremony circles crafted with Earth at the heart.Kate looks forward to serving the Rockford Crunchy Ladies and continuing to build and connect within this circle of incredible humans!
Hi Ladies, I am Theresa Kreinz and I have been a member in the Rockford Crunchy Ladies group for about 6 years now. I have been an admin for a couple of years, joined the period project for a little bit, helped with events and classes and now currently on the board. I grew up in Rockford but currently live in Durand with my small family, husband and 6 year old son, with our chickens, cats, and dog. I have enjoyed expanding my knowledge on all things crunchy and though I do not consider myself and lifestyle to be crunchy I have implemented healthier living into our lives. What I particularly love about this group is that not everyone is on the same level as crunchy and that is ok. This group has been a constant means of support for me, with friendship and guidance in my life and I am forever grateful.
Hi everyone, my name is Brittany and I am RCL’s new treasurer. I have been a member for just over a year, and I am excited to be a part of the board for such an amazing group.
I am a licensed massage therapist, Reiki practitioner, and a homeschooling mother of three. I love all types of birds, crochet, and plant life. We raise chickens and grow a large garden out in Pecatonica, Illinois. I began my journey toward more holistic living and eating about two years ago and am still navigating through all the information out there. Three and a half years ago I would have never guessed I’d be a home birthing, stay at home parent! So much has changed, and I am grateful to have a group of supportive women to come to when I’m feeling lost. I hope I can lend the same support to others. Thanks for having me!
I am a licensed massage therapist, Reiki practitioner, and a homeschooling mother of three. I love all types of birds, crochet, and plant life. We raise chickens and grow a large garden out in Pecatonica, Illinois. I began my journey toward more holistic living and eating about two years ago and am still navigating through all the information out there. Three and a half years ago I would have never guessed I’d be a home birthing, stay at home parent! So much has changed, and I am grateful to have a group of supportive women to come to when I’m feeling lost. I hope I can lend the same support to others. Thanks for having me!
Since moving back to Rockford from Southern California with her family in late 2019, Rockford Crunchy Ladies has been a tremendous support for Sarah while rebuilding her support system. Sailing and the marine environment has been a huge part of her life and the start of her crunchy journey. She has sailed all over the world, but settled in California teaching marine biology and environmental education to the LA and Orange County school districts. Lately, she finds herself happily boating in Wisconsin and living her best Midwest life. She studied education, psychology, and Christian Counseling with an emphasis on trauma, addiction, recovery. She loves cooking, photography, traveling, and learning new ways to integrate holistic and healthy practices into everyday life.
Meet Cassi. She’s been a member of RCL for about six years now and has lived in the Rockford area her whole life. She is the co-owner of a graphics and fabrication shop (Krisp N cleaN) which she runs with her husband and their best friend. Cassi is the mother to three girls who she homeschools. She began her crunchy journey in 2015 when pregnant with her oldest daughter. She grew a desire to learn alternative and more natural ways to care for her family and herself. All three of her children were unmedicated births with her youngest two being home freebirths. Cassi has found community and extensive knowledge in the RCL community. She looks forward to serving on the board to help the community continue to grow.
Meagan is a crunchy momma who has been a Rockford Crunchy Lady for several years. She is creative, loving, and catches all the small details while keeping us organized! Meagan led an in depth rabbitry class in 2023, and we hope to have her share more of her skills! Meagan is passionate about supporting the RCL community through her service.