Meet The TMCI Team

Kathy Goles
Licensing Director
Kathy joined the Teen Mother Choices (TMC) International team in 2019, and currently serves as their Licensing Director, working with people who want to start a TMC Program in their community. 
 
Prior to TMC International, Kathy worked as an HR professional in the fields of banking and healthcare.  After serving as a volunteer for a local TMC Program, she was excited to be able to join the staff years later. 
 
Kathy lives in the northern suburbs of Chicago with her husband and their 2 teenagers.  
 

Ketra Hancock

Communications Director

In May 2024, Ketra began her role as Director of Communications for Teen Mother Choices (TMC) International. She serves as our Director of Communications. and has been the gatekeeper for TMC International’s messaging to ensure it reflects our mission and purpose and is consistent across all platforms.

Prior to TMC International, Ketra was a Co-founder of Still Waters, a Pregnancy Resource Center (PRC) in Texas. She served as the Executive Director for 17 years. Still Waters became the first PRC to partner with TMCI and utilize the TMC Program. The LORD has led Ketra to TMCI, and she is excited to serve as staff.
 
Ketra lives in Texas with her husband of 37 years. She has two adult children and a fur baby named Bailey Belle.
Christa March
CEO & Founder

In 1989, God lead Christa to start the Teen Mother Choices (TMC) Program. The TMC Program focuses its ministry on direct services to teen moms, serving young mothers between the ages of 13-23 years.

In 2007, after receiving numerous inquires from churches and Pregnancy Centers, Christa once again followed God’s leading and started Teen Mother Choices (TMC) International.  TMC International trains, equips, and coaches churches and existing ministries to implement and manage a TMC Program in their community.
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Christa lives in northern Illinois with her husband, Jim. Jim and Christa have two children and two grandchildren.

Amanda Mika

Executive Assistant

Amanda joined Teen Mother Choices International® in 2021 and serves as Executive Assistant. Even though her role is behind-the-scenes, she serves in the most important role within the ministry. She is the glue that holds the ministry together, from being the ministry’s point of contact to managing corporate records and assisting every staff member.

Amanda enjoys serving as a volunteer for her local Forest Preserves and her church’s Music Ministry. She currently lives in Lake County, Illinois with her husband and two teenage children.

Juliann Thomason
Program Training Director

Juliann joined the TMCI staff as TMC Program Training Director/Coach in April of 2024. She brings a rich background in young adult and adult teaching, and curriculum development. Juliann’s experience as a bilingual teacher established a broad perspective and deep respect for diverse languages and cultures. Her role as an educator also includes Bible study lesson design and instruction, as a contributor and an editor.

Juliann has served in many volunteer roles for the past 30 years and is a member of her church’s worship team. She lives in Florida with her husband, Joel.

Meet Our Board of Directors

Board of Directors