meet the team
Randi Jaffe
Founder/CEO
With a vision for building something meaningful, our founder brings a blend of big-picture thinking and hands-on experience. They set the tone for everything we do.
Sara martinez
CDO
Sara Martinez, MPH, is a former Certified Child Life Specialist and the current Co-Executive Director of the Mindful Child Initiative (MCI), where she leads efforts to integrate mindfulness education into schools and community settings reaching 12,000+ youth per year.
With a background in public health, she is deeply committed to addressing the social determinants of health, reducing health inequities, and building systems of care that support children and families, especially in communities with the greatest need. Sara’s professional experience bridges clinical, educational, and community-based settings, allowing her to translate research and best practices into practical, accessible tools.
Outside of her professional work, Sara enjoys deepening her mindfulness and yoga practice, running, traveling and spending quality, intentional time with her family and friends.
jason sizemore
Jason Sizemore, M.Ed., served PreK-8th grade public school students in Harrisburg, PA, the five boroughs of NYC and Allentown, PA for 21 years as a teacher & administrator. Jason’s passion for the welfare of all beings who are within the walls of our schools and beyond has driven him to support the Mindful Child Initiative as its Co-Executive Director by working with students, school staff and community organizations to provide self-care and mindfulness training and experiences while also serving as an advocate for the importance and value of trauma informed mindfulness education. Jason also owns Butterhead Kitchen, offering plant based events, cooking experiences, catering and products in the Lehigh Valley and beyond.
AManda Shankin
COO
Amanda lives in New Jersey with her husband and two children. She brings 17 years of product development experience to Lost Stuffy Project, where she is dedicated to helping the team expand its reach to more families in need. Amanda is passionate about restoring comfort and joy during life’s most challenging moments — and she still treasures her own childhood teddy bear.
Chiara Gough
CFO
