About the Community Network Division

 

Mecartea & Associates PLLC

The Community Network Division of Mecartea & Associates PLLC operates as a specialized, semi-autonomous branch of the organization dedicated exclusively to the management, administration, moderation, and support of our extensive online community network. Through a multidisciplinary leadership model, the division oversees a diverse digital ecosystem serving hundreds of thousands of members throughout the United States and internationally.

Our Community Network Division plays a critical role in fostering inclusion, advocacy, education, peer support, and community engagement for a broad range of vulnerable, underserved, and specialized populations. Operating independently within the organizational structure of Mecartea & Associates PLLC, the division manages and supports numerous communities across platforms including Facebook, Discord, and other digital community platforms, providing professionally moderated environments where members can safely connect, share experiences, access resources, and build meaningful relationships.

Communities We Support

The Community Network Division provides leadership, moderation, and operational support for communities serving a wide range of populations and specialized interests, including:

Developmental Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, and Neurodiversity Communities
Disability Rights, Accessibility, and Advocacy Networks
Mental Health, Behavioral Health, and Peer Support Communities
DDD, ALTCS, AHCCCS, Medicaid, and Public Benefits Support Groups
Family Caregiver, Foster Care, Adoption, and Youth Advocacy Communities
LGBTQIA+, Transgender, and Gender-Diverse Support Communities
DDLG/DDLB, MDLG/MDLB, Little, Caregiver, and Age Regression Support Communities
BDSM-aligned educational and relationship support communities
Human Trafficking Awareness and Survivor Advocacy Networks
Adult Content Creator Support and Safety Communities
Legal Education, Legal Resource, and Administrative Advocacy Communities
Animal Rescue, Foster, Adoption, and Welfare Communities
Professional Leadership, Volunteer, and Community Support Networks
Specialized peer-support and underserved population communities with unique social, emotional, and advocacy needs
Our Mission

Our mission is to cultivate safe, respectful, inclusive, and empowering communities where individuals can:

Build authentic connections
Access peer support and educational resources
Share lived experiences without fear of judgment
Participate in advocacy and leadership initiatives
Receive community-based support and mentorship
Develop meaningful relationships and support networks
Engage in safe, professionally moderated online spaces
We believe that every individual deserves access to communities that promote dignity, respect, safety, inclusion, and empowerment.

Leadership & Community Operations

The Community Network Division operates through a collaborative leadership structure consisting of executive leadership, community administrators, moderators, peer support specialists, volunteer leadership teams, and community operations personnel who work together to maintain safe, supportive, and professionally managed communities.

Key leadership and operations personnel include:

Ashley Mecartea — Network Director & Head Community Administrator

Rosalee O’Neal — Senior Community Administrator & Community Support Leader

Shadante Hearns — Senior Community Administrator & Community Outreach Specialist

Lauren Korn — Senior Community Administrator & Training & Community Development Coordinator

Amber Green — Community Administrator & Peer Support Coordinator

Haven Thomas — Community Moderator & Inclusion Specialist

McNeill SSean — Senior Community Moderator & Operations Support Team

Rick Hohman — Senior Community Moderator & Community Safety Specialist

Shannon L. Edmondson — Community Moderator & Advocacy & Peer Support Specialist

Johanna Upham — Community Moderator & Family Support Advocate

 

Elizabeth Mosher — Community Moderator & Health Advocacy Specialist

Bryan Price — Community Moderator & Operations Support Specialist

 

Our Approach

The Community Network Division combines principles of advocacy, community leadership, peer support, education, digital safety, and modern online community management practices to create environments where members feel valued, protected, and supported.

By integrating advocacy-driven leadership with innovative digital engagement strategies, the Community Network Division of Mecartea & Associates PLLC continues to expand access to supportive online communities while promoting inclusion, empowerment, safety, and well-being for individuals and families worldwide.

 

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Community Network Division

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