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At Bridget’s Cradles, our team is more than staff and volunteers, boards and councils—we are a family connected by our compassion for grieving families. Meet the people whose hearts and hands make our sacred work possible.
Faithful Hands. Tender Hearts. United by a Calling.
Called to Comfort Others
Our Team
Serving in memory of Bridget Faith Opliger | October 22, 2014
Ashley is the founder and executive director of Bridget’s Cradles. After losing her daughter Bridget at 24 weeks, she left her career as a speech-language pathologist and began the ministry from her daughter’s empty nursery. Read the Bridget's Cradles' story here.
Ashley is the author of Cradled in Hope, hosts the Cradled in Hope podcast, and leads support groups for grieving moms. She is a follower of Jesus, wife to Matt, and mom to three children—a daughter in Heaven and two sons on earth.
Ministry and motherhood keep Ashley busy, but in her spare time, she enjoys making memories with family and friends, walking outside, lifting weights, and traveling. After her boys go to bed, if she’s not doing the dishes or spending time with Matt, she can be found stargazing in their hot tub, playing electric drums, journaling, studying the Bible, or reading Christian nonfiction books.
Founder & Executive Director
Ashley Opliger
Amanda lives with her husband, Paul, and their twin daughters in Atlanta. Though they now call Georgia home, Amanda regularly travels to Wichita to serve at Bridget’s Cradles headquarters.
With a Master’s degree in International Affairs from the Georgia Institute of Technology, Amanda has always felt a calling to help children and families both near and far. In her role at Bridget’s Cradles, she is deeply committed to sharing Christ’s love and the hope of Heaven with grieving families.
Serving to honor all babies in Heaven
Director of MarKETing & Communications
Amanda Farris
Serving in memory of Jack Monroe Siegrist | October 6, 2014
Casey is married to Jake and they have three children: Olivia, Jack, and Harper, and also share their home with a fetch-loving Yorkie named Hines.
Casey and Jake’s second child, Jack Monroe, was stillborn on October 6, 2014 at 30 weeks.
She has a passion for serving bereaved families and will continue to follow the calling God has placed on her life through her work with Bridget’s Cradles, in memory of her son, Jack Monroe. Casey has been involved with the ministry since it was founded and is active in its daily operations.
Casey enjoys spending time with family and friends, and watching her girls participate in many different sports and activities.
Director of Operations
Casey Siegrist
Bridget's Cradles is a nonprofit incorporated in the state of Kansas and tax-exempt under the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 501(c)(3). Bridget's Cradles is overseen by a Board of Directors as well as by legal and financial counsel.
Secretary
Casey Siegrist
Board Member
Teresa Golik
Board Member
Jacob Siegrist
Emily Jaax
Treasurer
Denny Bender
Vice President
Matt Opliger
President
Our Board
Proverbs 15:22
Plans fail for lack of counsel,
but with many advisers they succeed.
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
Corey Saleh
TEAM LEADER & OWNER
TRINITY SALES & RENTAL
Lance Miller
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER
WICHITA, KANSAS
Jane Knight
Business Development Officer
Equity Bank
Matt Brewer
The Advisory Council supports Bridget's Cradles by assisting the Board of Directors and Executive Director with strategic planning. Their goal is to enhance programs and resources for hospitals and grieving families nationwide. We are thankful for these dedicated individuals in Wichita who share their wisdom to support our mission.
Our Advisory Council
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
Dan Topping
Founder
One Hundred Roses, Women’s Giving Circle of Wichita
Debbie Ochs
Hayley King
Program Assistant
Hannah Musgrave
Program Assistant
We are grateful for our dedicated team, which includes an administrative assistant and two program assistants who support our day-to-day operations and mission work. Their passion and commitment allow us to serve grieving families with care and excellence while expanding our impact.
Our Staff
Kelcey Crone
Administrative Assistant
Working in memory of her son, David Bruce Crone | April 10, 2020
Kelcey serves with a compassionate heart, offering her time and gifts in memory of her precious son, David, who was born into Heaven in 2020. She deeply cherishes her time working at Bridget’s Cradles, seeing it as sacred time she would have spent with David here on earth. In this way, her work is an offering of love—a way to honor his life through helping others.
Kelcey treasures time spent with her husband, Jon, and four living children, delights in planting flowers, taking care of her houseplants, and enjoys the rare quiet moments when she can watch the birds at her feeders. She has a deep love for studying the Bible and growing in God’s Word, allowing His truth to shape her heart and guide her steps. Her compassion, humility, and faith beautifully reflect the heart of Christ.
Administrative assistant
Kelcey Crone
Hannah plays a vital role behind the scenes at Bridget’s Cradles, bringing a faith-filled heart to every task she undertakes. With a humble spirit and a deep desire to serve Jesus, she considers herself a missionary to the community.
She has a deep love for both music and God’s Word, often drawing strength and joy from worship and Scripture as she serves. Her compassion and humility beautifully reflect the heart of Christ. We are deeply grateful that God brought Hannah to our team.
Working in memory of her siblings in Heaven, Jubilee and Hope
program assistant
Hannah Musgrave
Working in memory of her nephew, August King | July 20, 2024
Hayley supports the mission of Bridget’s Cradles with a strong work ethic and a heart for service. She is creative, detail-oriented, and enjoys contributing to projects that bring comfort to grieving families. Outside of work, she spends time with family and enjoys drawing, photography, music, and nature.
Her passion for this ministry is shaped by the loss of her nephew, August, in 2024. That experience deepened her understanding of pregnancy and infant loss and inspires her work with Bridget’s Cradles.
Program assistant
Hayley King
Judy Eskridge
Operations Volunteer
Admin & Operations Volunteers
Heather Cohen
Facebook Group Host
Maria Childs
Podcast Graphic Designer
Edith Boyle
Podcast Transcriber
Ali Schneider
Administrative Volunteer
