Meet Our Board Members

Alyssa Hughes

 

Alyssa Hughes is a wife, mother of three beautiful children, and lover of the outdoors. Alyssa holds a Master of Psychology degree from Southern Connecticut State University, spent time as a Staff Sergeant in the Army National Guard, and is the founder and co-owner of the lifestyle clothing brand Barefoot Baby.  In her free time she enjoys hiking, raising animals on their homestead, laughing with her friends, and spending time outside with her family. 

Matthew Hughes

 

Matthew Hughes is a husband and father of three barefoot babies. As the co-owner of the lifestyle clothing brand Barefoot Baby, Matt is able to blend his love for the outdoors with his entrepreneurial spirit. In his free time he enjoys working with his hands to build things and take care of the family's homestead. 

Jennifer Ames

 

Jennifer Ames lives in Old Fort with her husband, two dogs, and one cat. She has two grown children and one grown bonus child. Jen is co-owner of Mountain Laurel Montessori Collective with her sister, Ali. Jen has been an educator for almost 20 years. She enjoys spending her time outdoors, going on traveling adventures and experiencing live music. 

Jordan Laney

 

Jordan is an avid gardener who is passionate about nature and her family. Before moving back home to McDowell County, she worked with multiple non-profit and public organizations and taught Appalachian Studies and Appalachian Music, two subjects that connect back to her home and family. In her free time she enjoys gardening, walking her dog Quincy and teaching yoga.