Hi friends,

When I started Cocktails & Caregivers a decade ago, it was from my kitchen table, with a dream to make sure no caregiver ever felt forgotten. What began as a few care packages and late-night conversations has grown into a national community that’s changing lives every day.

Today, I’m thrilled to share the next chapter of that story.

After months of searching, interviews, and heartfelt conversations, we have officially hired our first Executive Director, Kaila Dickinson.

Kaila comes to us with over 10 years of nonprofit leadership experience, a heart for community, and a passion for helping people feel seen. She’s a proud Purdue grad, a mom to two sweet girls, and someone who understands the importance of balancing life’s chaos with purpose and joy.

This is such an emotional and exciting moment for me and for our Board. For the first time, we have someone dedicated full-time to advancing our mission, connecting caregivers, building partnerships, and expanding programs that remind caregivers they’re not alone.

Please join me in giving Kaila the warmest welcome to the Cocktails & Caregivers family. You’ll be hearing more from her soon, and I can’t wait for you to see the impact she’s going to make.

Cheers to the future!

Amanda Clark-Wahl

Founder, Cocktails & Caregivers