NOTE: We are currently looking for moderators to represent all areas of the world. You do not have to be a mixed-race family or person to apply. You simply have to believe in the Mixed and Happy movement. If interested, email contact@mixedandhappy.com.

The Richardson family

Marquis and Suzy Richardson are the founders of Mixed and Happy. The couple met in college and married Dec. 15, 2002. They have four children, ages 12, 9, 4 and 2.

Marquis graduated from Florida State Fire College and works as a Firefighter/EMT. Suzy graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and works as a magazine editor. They live in Gainesville, Fla. and can be reached at marquis@mixedandhappy.com or suzy@mixedandhappy.com.

Liz and her husband, Andre

Liz Marino Brown is Mixed and Happy’s Assistant Director. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Education and History from The College of Saint Rose in N.Y.; and a master’s degree in Family Support and Parenting Education from Wheelock College of Boston.

Liz works with expecting and new parents in the Boston area, where she resides with her husband Andre. She can be reached at liz@mixedandhappy.com.