Robin Gorman Newman

Robin knows first hand the challenges of being a 35+ mom. At age 42. she became a mom, and it's changed her life in ways she couldn't have imagined. While in love with her son, child-rearing is no easy feat, and since she is one to look to share experiences, Motherhood Later...Than Sooner was born. Seeking support and camaraderie from peers can be both comforting and fun, and Robin is great at passing along resources as well.

A work-at-home mom , Robin is the author of HOW TO MEET A MENSCH IN NEW YORK and HOW TO MARRY A MENSCH. Mensch is defined as a decent person. She also works as The Love Coach and offers socializing advice to singles (www.lovecoach.com). She has a background in public relations and a Masters in Marketing, and is the founder of the Independent Business Women's Circle, a social networking group for enterprising women based in NY. Her work can be found at www.lovecoach.com.

Robin runs the New York City & Long Island chapter of Motherhood Later...Join it at Meetup.com: New York City/Long Island

Aliza Sherman Risdahl

Aliza recently became a first-time mom at age 41 and quickly learned that nobody really told her what to expect as an older mom. After struggling with post partum depression and breastfeeding complications, she finally reached out to other moms only to find that most participating in mom's groups in her area were in their 20s. After speaking with Robin about this, she joined Motherhood Later to help take it national.

Also a work-at-home mom, Aliza is author of "PowerTools for Women in Business" and "The Everything Blogging Book." She works as a freelance writer, radio producer and Internet consultant. She founded the first women's Internet company, Cybergrrl, Inc., in New York City in 1995 and founded the first women's Internet organization, Webgrrls International that same year.she now lives in Alaska. Her work can be found at www.mediaegg.com.

Aliza is the p/t techgrrl for Motherhood Later...Than Sooner. She is based in Anchorage, Alaska.

Sang-Hee Lee

Sang-Hee became a first-time mom at age 40 in November 2007. Sang-Hee spent most of her adult life as a career-oriented professional.

"I am entering motherhood at the age of 40. This new chapter in my life gives me a rich mixture of emotions--excitement, mystery, and a sense of unpreparedness--that any new mother at any age would encounter. However, my perspectives and approach to motherhood as a middle-age woman who has spent some 20 years of her adulthood as a non-mother might be different from those in their 20s and early 30s. I want to meet other women who are also becoming first-time mothers later in life, share information, give
support to each other."

Sang-Hee runs the Los Angeles chapter of Motherhood Later... Contact her for more information.

Desiree Fernandez

"I am 35 years old and have a 2 1/2 year old and a 7 year old. I have been a stay at home Mom since 2001. I am active in my son's school, and love to be with family and friends. I look forward to meeting Mom's that are closer to my age and have similar interests. I have been married to a pretty great guy for 9 years and have a sweet little Shih-tzu named Spark."

Desiree runs the Marion/Cedar Rapids IA chapter of Motherhood Later.... Contact her for more information.

Kathryn Rose

"I grew up in the central part of CT and then moved to Boston. I returned to Southern CT in 2004, with my husband and we had our first child, Lawrence “LJ” on November 16th, 2007. I am a 38 year old working mother and a sales professional covering New England for a financial services company. I would like to meet other moms in the area who can appreciate having children later in life and the challenges it represents. Motherhood is truly an amazing experience and it would be great to share these experiences with other moms."

Kathryn runs the Fairfield County, CT chapter of Motherhood Later. Contact her for more information.

Lizzie Morefield

"My name is Elizabeth, but I like to be called Lizzie. I’m 41 years old, married for 7 ½ years, and mom to 5-year-old Jimmy. If I had to describe my life I’d say that I’m blessed. I’m a child of adoption, and I’m not only a later-in-life mom, but grew up with a wonderful one of my own. I didn’t choose to be an older mom; my life just turned out that way. Not that I would change it because Jimmy is the light of my life; he brings me immeasurable joy! It’s a wonderful journey so far, and I look forward to more of the same for the future."

Lizzie runs the St. Charles, MO chapter of Motherhood Later...Join the Meetup: St. Charles County, Missouri