Meet our Bringing Up Down Syndrome Board Members
Meet our Bringing Up Down Syndrome Board Members
Molly Bourg Babin, Executive Director
Molly Bourg Babin, Executive Director
Molly is the wife of Joey Babin and the mother of two daughters - Mallory and Madison. Mallory is a 21-years-old recent college graduate and Madison is a 5-year-old diva with an extra chromosome. Inspired by her younger daughter, Molly has dreamed of starting a birthday book club for individuals with Down Syndrome and a support group for their parents and siblings. We are all in this journey together!
Mallory Babin, President
Mallory Babin, President
Mallory is a recent graduate from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a degree in Exercise Science and a minor in Psychology. Inspired by her 5-year-old sister with Down Syndrome, Mallory hope to attend Occupational Therapy school in the near future and later provide therapy services to children with disabilities, such as Down syndrome and Autism.
Brittany Russell, Vice President
Brittany Russell, Vice President
Brittany is the wife of Ethan Russell and the mother of Russ Allen Russell. Russ is their " Homie with an extra Chromie"! Brittany is eager to be more involved in the Down Syndrome Community by spreading her positive outlook and to be able to provide comfort, support and encouragement to other families.
Stacy Dufrene, Treasurer
Stacy Dufrene, Treasurer
Stacy is the wife of Brandon and proud mother of Davin (11) and Kamryn (7). Kamryn is their sassy diva rocking the extra special chromosome. Stacy is excited to be a part of BUDS and hopes to be a support and encouragement for others in her community.
Amanda Rogers, Secretary
Amanda Rogers, Secretary
Amanda Rogers is a native of Houston, Texas. She moved here once she married her husband, Benji Rogers. They are the proud parents of Briley (6) and Owen (3). Briley is the fuel to Amanda’s fire in promoting for a society that is inclusive of all individuals with Down Syndrome. Amanda firmly believes that “where there is a will, there is a way”. Many individuals with Down Syndrome have that will and family and friends can often help in supporting the way. Amanda often jokes with Briley telling her to tell people to “Hold her sippy cup and watch this” as she continues to defy stereotypes of individuals with Down Syndrome. People with Down Syndrome can do ANYTHING and Amanda hopes that Briley and her friends will help in exhibiting that to all they meet along their journey in life. Amanda is excited to be a part of BUDS and hopes to bring exciting ideas and energy to the organization.
Kelly Moreaux, Officer Librarian
Kelly Moreaux, Officer Librarian
Kelly is married to Quinn Moreaux and is Jackson and Ella's mom. She is also Skipper's big sister. Kelly is a high school English teacher who believes that promoting a love of reading and writing is essential to ensuring a better quality of life for people of all ages and ability levels. She is delighted to be a part of this organization and hopes to inspire others to find, read, and share books they love.
Michelle Marcel, Officer Volunteer Leader
Michelle Marcel, Officer Volunteer Leader
Michelle is the mother of 17-year-old Amber. Michelle is so excited about the book club because of her love of reading. When she was asked by educators what her goals for Amber was, her answer was always for Amber to read. She believes that when given the ability to read, the world is open for you to explore, your imagination is free to travel and self discovery is opened.
