Lanigan
Young Moms Together is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniela Lanigan and Ashton Robbins to its Board of Directors. Both leaders bring exceptional professional expertise, strategic vision, and a deep commitment to strengthening opportunities for young mothers and their children throughout the Lowcountry.
"Welcoming new board members is always an exciting moment for Young Moms Together because it reflects both the strength of our mission and the momentum behind our work," said Tara Palmatier, Board President of Young Moms Together and Head of Professional Services at Blackbaud. "I am grateful to welcome leaders who not only bring valuable expertise, but also a genuine passion for standing alongside young moms and their children. Their voices, energy, and commitment will help guide Young Moms Together into its next chapter of growth and impact."
Daniela Lanigan Daniela Lanigan is Director of Risk Analytics and Intelligence at Jewelers Mutual, where she leads enterprise risk, intelligence, and strategic threat mitigation initiatives. With more than 30 years of leadership experience spanning the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, Lanigan brings extensive expertise in risk management, intelligence, strategic partnerships, investigations, data-informed decision-making, and organizational leadership. Her distinguished career includes senior leadership positions with Amazon, the U.S. Department of Defense, the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS), and the Defense Intelligence Agency, where she led complex global programs focused on security, intelligence, and operational strategy.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Lanigan has dedicated significant time to supporting youth in foster care, including survivors of human trafficking and pregnant and parenting young people navigating complex systems. Her experience in trauma-informed systems, strategic planning, advocacy, and cross-sector collaboration will further strengthen the organization's governance and long-term vision.
"There is profound power in walking alongside a young mother as she writes a new story for her family," said Lanigan. "By providing a lifeline to moms navigating homelessness and the foster care system, Young Moms Together is doing the vital work of transforming generations. Joining this board is a privilege, and I am ready to channel my energy into expanding our reach and deepening our impact."
Robbins
Ashton Robbins serves as Vice President of Global Sales at WeVideo, where she leads global sales strategy, business development, and customer engagement initiatives. With more than 16 years of experience in technology, sales leadership, and strategic growth, she brings expertise in organizational development, relationship building, revenue strategy, and innovation. Robbins has already played an important role in Young Moms Together's growth, serving on both the organization's Strategic Planning and Development Committees. Her thoughtful leadership has helped guide organizational sustainability, fundraising strategy, and long-term planning.
"I was drawn to Young Moms Together because of its commitment to helping young mothers succeed through a comprehensive, relationship-centered model," said Robbins. "As a new mom myself and someone passionate about developing women into leaders, I'm excited to contribute my business and growth experience to help advance the mission, strengthen the organization, and reach even more mothers across our community."
Young Moms Together has experienced significant growth over the past year, expanding its Housing First model, opening two new family-style homes, and strengthening community-based services that help young mothers build stable housing, healthy families, educational achievement, and long-term self-sufficiency. The addition of Robbins and Lanigan reflects the organization's continued investment in strong governance and community leadership to support this next chapter.
About Young Moms Together
Young Moms Together (formerly Florence Crittenton Programs of SC) walks alongside young moms in building the skills, relationships, and confidence to thrive within—and beyond—the realities that shape their lives. Serving pregnant and parenting young people ages 14–24, the organization provides individualized support through residential housing, rental assistance, and community-based services. Every family is paired with a dedicated Success Coach and receives evidence-based parenting education through the Parents as Teachers model, helping mothers build healthy, stable futures for themselves and their children.
For more information, visit www.youngmomstogether.org.