Dachia Williams
President
Dachia, Pronounced: Day-Sha, is originally from the east coast. She grew up in Pennsylvania and attended Penn State University for Undergrad. After college she became a middle school dance teacher in the Northern Virginia (outside of DC) area. After several years of teaching, Dachia decided to move to San Francisco to obtain her Masters degree. She quickly grew to love the Bay area and has been here going on 8 years! While loving the Bay area, she also met her now husband, Mario. Dachia & Mario, moved out of San Francisco to Petaluma in October of 2020 to be closer( but not too close ) to his family in Santa Rosa. Dachia and Mario had their first child, Eliana in May of 2022. When Dachia is not coaching high school cheer or working for SFUSD she enjoys working out, time with friends and family, wine tasting and of course a good netflix binge! She joined the PMC board to make new friends and connections in Petaluma and be involved in the community and is excited to take on the role as president.
Vanessa Galban
Treasurer
Vanessa grew up in LA and made her way up north in 2017. Prior to moving to Petaluma, she spent some years studying abroad in Spain and working abroad in Argentina, where she met her husband Martin. They welcomed their first daughter, Sofia, in January 2022 and are expecting another girl in early October 2024. She works in accounting for a construction company in San Rafael and absolutely loves it. In her spare time, Vanessa loves traveling, gardening, working out, doing aerial silks, walking her dog Sydney, and enjoying a cold beer or glass of red wine. She joined the PMC to meet other families and contribute to the community.
Emily Fine
Secretary
Emily was born in the East Bay but grew up in WA state, she came back to CA to attend Sonoma State University and has been in Sonoma County for almost 17 years. She spent a couple of years in LA while her husband was getting his MBA at USC before settling down back in Sonoma County on the east side of Petaluma. Emily works in Financial Planning for a local Wine & Spirits company and has a passion for entertaining and sharing good food and wine. Emily and Husband Corey had their first son Mack in September 2022 and is looking forward to getting more involved in the PMC through the years. In her spare time they love traveling as a family and enjoy all types of water activities.
Clementine Collins
VP, Admin
Clementine is from Marin and moved to Petaluma in 2020. She and her husband Jeremy love calling Petaluma home. They have 2 children, Charlotte in the 2022 playgroup and Jameson in the 2024 playgroup. Clementine is a stay at home mom, formerly an HR Administrator and Executive Assistant for a security company. In her free time, Clementine enjoys trying new restaurants and wineries in Sonoma County, taking walks with the kids and Cash, their 3 year old Golden Retriever and spending time with her family. This is her third term on the PMC Board and she loves all the new friends she has made.
Sara Feasel
VP of Programs
Sara is originally from the Sacramento area and moved to Petaluma in 2021 with her husband Travis. They have two daughters, Maya (born February 2022) and Madeline (born December 2023) and two dogs, Flapjack and Jameson. Before COVID Sara worked in the wedding and event industry but now focuses all her energy on being a stay at home mom. Outside of being a mom she enjoys baking bread, sipping spicy margaritas and watching trashy reality tv. She loves the community the PMC fosters and gives back in any ways she can.
Lauren “Q” Gallagher
Newsletter Editor
Lauren, aka “Q”, grew up in Alamo, attended UC Berkeley and then spent her 20s working in tech in San Francisco. After swiping right on her husband, Brian, a Penngrove native, they moved to Petaluma in 2021. Pregnant with their first, Q completed her MBA back at UC Berkeley and welcomed their daughter, Betty, in August 2023. Betty has two doodles for brothers, Freddy & Murphy. Q is currently doing the SAHM thing for a bit. When Betty is napping, Q is busy working on crafts, listening to audiobooks, or planning a themed costume party (Seriously, if you need a costume…she probably has it). She’s excited to be more involved in PMC as a new member of the board. *Q comes from the pronunciation of her maiden name, Kuemmeler.
Daniela Leyva
VP of Brand
Daniela grew up all over the SF Bay area but finally found her “forever” place in beautiful Petaluma with her husband, David and her toddler Nicolas (2021 playgroup). In her free time, Daniela enjoys laughing with her family, catching up with friends, shopping (we see you small business!), lettering, art projects, audio books, and all things spa/self-care related. She loves meeting new friends and is genuinely happy to be around people. She joined the PMC to become a part of a community of parents and hopes to create catchy and informative social media assets to help educate all PMC members about the wonderful programs that are offered. Her goal this year? To make PMC information – events and all – more accessible to all mothers (and cute, obvi).
Karly Lyons
Design Admin
Karly was born and raised in Sonoma Valley. In the fall of 2021, she moved to Petaluma with her husband, Braden, and their two pets (dog-Gus & cat-Charlie) embracing a new chapter in their lives. Their family grew with the birth of their son, Declan, in October 2022, and they are eagerly anticipating the arrival of another baby boy at the end of June 2024. Karly enjoys spending quality time with her family, friends and fur babies. Professionally, she is a graphic designer and creative marketing specialist, blending her artistic skills with strategic thinking. Seeking to connect with other moms in the community, Karly joined PMC and is thrilled to take on a more active role as a new member of the board in 2024. She looks forward to contributing to the community and making meaningful connections.
Synang Chhan Dair
Webmaster
Synang (pronounced: Sin-Nang) is a Sonoma County native. She moved to San Francisco for college, where she studied Business Marketing at SF State and met her husband Desmond. After over 10 years in the city, they decided to settle back in the North Bay due to the pandemic, choosing the cozy town of Petaluma as their new home. In October 2020, they welcomed their first son, Ashton; then in 2023, they were pleasantly surprised by the arrival of their twin boys, Welsey and Mason. Synang works in Tech as a digital advertiser and Desmond spearheads the Accounting department for a higher education institution in San Francisco. They enjoy meeting new families and reuniting with old friends. Synang enjoys curating playdates that involve delicious food and beverages for adults; both her and her husband are huge foodies and love to seek out new restaurants around town.
Karen DeCarlo
Ads Coordinator
Karen grew up outside of Boston, but California always felt like home. After over a decade in San Francisco, Karen and her husband fell in love with the community of Petaluma and relocated in 2020, welcoming their son shortly after, and daughter in 2023. As a new mom in a new town, PMC was vital to integrate into the greater Petaluma community, and in that spirit Karen now works as a Birth Doula helping people out all over the North Bay. Karen loves trying new recipes, spending quality time with family and friends, exploring the outdoors by hiking or rowing on the river, and living a life full of cheesy diet and wordplay.
Courtney Avvampato (She/Her/Hers)
Diversity and Inclusion
Courtney moved to the Bay Area in 2013. Originally from San Diego, Courtney moved to the midwest to attend DePaul University for her undergraduate studies, and ultimately landed in Northern California for her graduate studies which just so happened to be where her partner was also living. After years of bouncing around the North Bay, Courtney and her now-husband Steve found themselves in Petaluma in 2019 and began to set down roots. Courtney is a practicing licensed clinical psychologist at Sonoma State University and her husband Steve owns and operates his own business, SPYE General Engineering. Together they have their toddler, Charlie (2021 playgroup), a rambunctious lil guy who is very good at keeping everyone on their toes. In her small amount of spare time, Courtney enjoys weightlifting and reading the latest greatest mystery novel.
Stephanie Weist
Facebook Manager
Stephanie was born and raised in Petaluma/Cotati and has remained in the area her whole life, attending Santa Rosa Junior College and Sonoma State University, where she earned her B.A. in Psychology. She spent many years working in hospice care, followed by the health insurance industry managing employee benefit programs, before transitioning to “Stay-At-Home” Mom in 2023. Her husband, Justin, is also a Sonoma County native and they have one son, Emmett, born in July 2022. The Weists love the outdoors and can be found most weekends hiking on local trails, at the beach, kayaking, or biking around town. During the weekdays, Stephanie and Emmett can usually be found throwing rocks in creeks (his favorite), on the swings at one of the many local parks, or at the library for story time.
Stephanie Robinson
Instagram Manager
Stephanie is incredibly thrilled to join the Petaluma Mothers Club as the social media manager for Instagram. Originally from Massachusetts, she spontaneously bought a one-way ticket to San Diego after high school and joyfully lived by the beach for 11 years. After proudly earning a degree in culinary arts, she worked passionately as a pastry chef before ambitiously returning to school and graduating from San Diego State University in 2020. Her fiancé, Harry, and she eagerly moved to Petaluma in 2020 for his Wine Storage business and to be closer to his family in Marin. They warmly welcomed our son, Beau, in October 2023. While planning a wedding, being a first-time mom and long-time dog mom to their Chow mix, Oscar, she currently works full-time as a social media manager for a company based in Santa Rosa. In her spare time, she enjoys weight lifting, trashy reality television, true crime podcasts, and thrifting. Stephanie is so genuinely excited to be part of the PMC, to create meaningful connections, and to be actively involved in our amazing community!
Christie O'Keefe
Developer
Christie moved to Petaluma with her husband, Pete, and their two boys - Nico (2018 playgroup) and Jack (2020 playgroup) - in the summer of 2022. Christie is a software engineer at a small HR tech company. Outside of work, she loves to travel, go to ballet class, watch movies with her family, and ride her Peloton (christie_ok on the Peloton app). She is also an avid reader who loves science-fiction, and studies personal finance and health/longevity. She joined PMC in 2022 to meet other parents and build community here in Petaluma.
Allie Grant-Schleng
Service Project Coordinator
Allie Schleng was born in Twin Falls, Idaho, but has been a resident of Petaluma for most of her life. She lives on the Northeast side of town with her husband, Joe and their 4 children: Luke, 12, twin step daughters Eliza and Willa, 9, and Callum, born September 2023. Allie truly enjoys living in Petaluma and thinks it is a great place to raise a family. She and her family spend many hours walking through downtown either shopping, eating or reading a book at Copperfield’s. Her children participate in many of the local sports teams in Petaluma including flag football, soccer and gymnastics. When not in town, she enjoys spending time with her family exploring the many beaches along the beautiful Sonoma coast. She looks forward to a long, happy future here in Petaluma and taking part in everything the beautiful area has to offer.
Ellen Martin
Recruiting
Ellen lives with her husband, Ben, their kids Jackson (2021 playgroup), Emerson (2024 playgroup) and their dog, Frankie! You will find Ellen, Jackson and Emmy playing at the park, Library and trying pastries at the local coffee shops! She loves hiking, skiing, swimming and finds so much joy in hosting people she loves in their home. Ellen looks forward to another fun year creating amazing memories together. Being a newish mom, Ellen has really enjoyed connecting with other moms. Joining the Petaluma Mothers Club has been great and feels like the village everyone talks about. She looks forward to building more relationships with awesome families this year.
Aman Bains
Club Inquiries/Volunteer Coordinator
Aman (pronounced: Uh-min) moved to Petaluma with her husband in 2017 and welcomed her son, Owen in December 2020. Aman works in the pharma industry. Outside of work Aman loves to find new activities for her family to enjoy (Library events, local events, Activities in SF for children, visiting nearby museums, visiting family, arranging play dates with friends, etc), working out, and listening to podcasts. She joined PMC in 2022 to meet other parents and build a community in Petaluma.
Dorsaf Mahon
Membership Services
Dorsaf is an Italian born and raised with a North-African descent background, landed in SF in 2012 following a para-medical aesthetic program; Later that year she met her husband, with whom had 2 wonderful kids together. Due to the pandemic they moved to Petaluma, and discovered a whole new world of opportunities to make friends and enjoy what this little wonderful town has to offer. Dorsaf is fluent in 5 languages, is a Master Aesthetician, works in the healthcare industry specializing in diagnostics, and is currently enrolled into an accelerated Nursing Program. In her free time Dorsaf enjoys working out, music, art, travels, dancing, sunbathing, shopping, wine tasting and good food; she spends all of her time with her children Damien, 8 years old; and Elizabeth, 6 years old. Together they enjoy outings, play dates, and good company.
Christa Sullivan
Resource Guides/Spring Tea Manager
Christa made the move to Sonoma County in 2011 to attend Sonoma State University. After completing her undergraduate studies, she became an elementary school teacher and later pursued her Masters in Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning at SSU. During the pandemic, Christa discovered she was pregnant and decided to be a stay-at-home mom. Living in Petaluma with her husband Ben, son Dakota (2020), and their three dogs, (Bear, Lulu & Kona) Christa and her family share their mini farm with two rescue cows, three ducks, and a group of chickens. Every year, her husband creates a homemade pumpkin patch on their property for her and Dakota to enjoy, making it no secret that Christa absolutely loves the fall season! Christa loves spending time outdoors with her family, especially when they can explore the beauty of Tahoe. In her spare time, she enjoys weightlifting, her Peloton bike, and getting creative with art. Christa joined the PMC community in 2022 after a chance meeting with a fellow PMC mom at Target.
Amanda Sandoval
Discount Program Manager
Amanda was born in San Francisco and has lived in the north bay most of her life. Attending Sonoma State University graduating with a bachelors in Psychology. Now living in Petaluma with her husband Albert, daughter Eliana (2020), welcoming baby girl #2 in August, and beloved French Bulldog, Gracie. Before becoming a mom, Amanda worked in San Francisco in the financial district as an Executive Assistant and then in Human Resources. In 2018, she left the corporate world to join her mother as a real estate agent. Amanda and her mom Margaret are a real estate team here in Petaluma with Compass. When not working, we love to plan trips and local staycations with our daughter.
Sam DeTrinidad
Blogger/Blog Editor
Bio coming soon
Kylie Hempy
Playgroup Engagement Coordinator
Kylie is a mom of 3 littles (5.5, 3.5, and 1.5). She moved to Petaluma almost 3 years ago after a work relocation for her husband brought them up after 10 years in the South Bay. She has been the beneficiary of PMC moms nights, events, and Facebook groups since 2021, and excited to be more involved this year. She loves adventuring around Sonoma County with her kids and you can frequently find them at the kids museum, local beaches, and hosting friends. Her first career was in tech, but started a career pivot in 2017 and is now a perinatal therapist. She knows personally and professionally how essential finding community can be for new moms and is excited to be a part of building those circles locally.
Jennifer Ridgway
Playgroup Admin 2019
Jen is a 3rd generation Petaluman who after some time away returned to the best place she could think of to raise a family. She and her husband Jason represent FAR West Petaluma with their two sons Isaac (2004) and Jamie (2019) and daughter Ella (2022). Jen works as the PMO Director for local ISP Sonic and serves on the board of North Bay Performing Arts Center. Jen strongly believes that with most things in life you get out of something what you put into it, which is why she is so excited to be a part of the PMC board and help grow this amazing, loving, and supportive community.
Sarah Burkhart
Playgroup Admin 2020
Sarah was born and raised in Petaluma. After transferring to CSU Chico and living in Chico for a few years following, she knew that she wanted to come back to Petaluma to be near family to start her family. She lives with her husband, Chris, who works downtown as a Chef, their two kiddos: Miles (2016) and Lyla (2020), and their sweet pup (Blanco,) a leopard Gecko (Maddie) and a gazillion+1 fish. A park ranger for over 11-years, Sarah is now her home’s momager. While she’s not putting together the next interactive Art in the Park project for PMC, volunteering in and around town for various organizations and schools, and house/pet-sitting, you can find her thrifting, fixing up their 1966 15’ Aristocrat trailer named Frida (was once a traveling art studio), and traveling with her family! Sarah wanted to join in as the 2020 Playgroup Admin to help further her connections within the PMC community.
Kelly Robinson
Playgroup Admin 2021
Kelly grew up in Novato and her mom moved to Petaluma while she was in high school and she has loved it ever since. She lives with her husband, Danny and their three children: Cody 2016, McKinley "Mickey" 2017, and Beau 2021. She is a local Real Estate Agent, she renovates homes with her husband and manages their rental properties. She enjoys home improvement projects and visiting their seasonal camp spot at Blue Lakes. Kelly loves being on the Board because it has introduced her to some of her closest friends and she is excited to help continue the tradition of bringing friends together. Her favorite PMC experience is hosting and attending playdates.
Kathryn Bousquet (she/her/hers)
Playgroup Admin 2022
Kathryn grew up in New Hampshire and lived in Vermont and Boston before moving to California. She met her husband, Brandon, while attending graduate school at UC Davis. They moved to Petaluma in 2019 and welcomed their son, Ethan, in early 2022 (2021 & 2022 Playgroups). Kathryn is a psychology professor at Napa Valley College. In her free time, she enjoys reading, swimming, taking Ethan on walks around Petaluma, day tripping/traveling, and visiting with family and friends. She is grateful to be part of the PMC community and has loved meeting other young families in her role as the 2022 Playgroup Admin.
Victoria Foster
Playgroup Admin 2023
Bio coming soon
Katharine Kline
Playgroup Admin 2024 and Member Socials
Katharine grew up on the Peninsula and moved back to live in San Francisco after college. She and her husband John decided to move to Petaluma shortly after their first son, Britt (2022) was born and officially made it home just after his first birthday. They welcomed boy #2 Charlie (2024) this spring! Katharine works in operations at a medical device startup. Outside of work, she loves hiking, cooking, eating tacos, and anything that gets her toddlers energy out. Katharine has loved getting to know other families through PMC and is excited to become more involved this year.
Kim Sramek
Community Calendar
Bio coming soon.
Kera DeMars
Kids Field Trips
Kera lives in Petaluma with her husband Daniel and sons Ari (2020) and Corey (2024). She is the head of marketing for a VC firm, and a wedding coordinator on the side. Outside of work, Kera loves walking the paths in Petaluma, working in the garden, and playing with her giggly + rambunctious sons. She joined the PMC board to connect with families in the community, and has loved every minute of it!
Melissa Harryman
Kids Field Trips
Melissa grew up in Mendocino County. She moved to Sonoma County after graduating from Chico State, where she met her husband Richard. She and Richard fell in love with Petaluma and have lived here for a decade and a half. The two transplant Petalumans grew their family with the birth of Audrey in 2017 and Magnolia is 2021. They also have a crew of fur babies! Melissa is an elementary school teacher, currently in a job share in Rincon Valley in Santa Rosa. She has been on the PMC board for 5 years, serving in several roles. She loves the people she has met while serving on the board, in addition to the wonderful community events. In any free time she can find, Melissa enjoys crafting, traveling, reading, watching Netflix, helping with Audrey’s PTO at Meadow School, cheering for the Giants, and being outside with her people!
Verenice Gerry Garcia
Parent Fitness
Verenice was born and raised in Petaluma and after college at UCLA, she came back to the Bay Area where she met her husband Brenner while living in San Francisco. Shortly after their daughter Emmy was born (2022), they moved to Petaluma to be closer to family. Verenice works in tech for a global freight forwarder in the city. Outside of work, Verenice loves watching TV, finding the best chocolate almond croissant, working out at F45, and playing tennis. Together with her family, you’ll find them bouncing around between the Tea Room, all the parks, and trying to play golf with a toddler. Verenice has loved connecting with other families in Petaluma and is excited to be more involved this year.
Lauren Ward
Clothing Swap Coordinator
Lauren grew up in Novato, attended school at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo before moving to San Francisco where she met her next-door neighbor and now husband, Ryan. After marrying in 2018, they moved to sunny San Diego where they welcomed their first son, Brooks, on Halloween Day in 2020. Realizing the benefits of having family close by, they relocated back north to Petaluma in 2022. Their second son, Cameron, made his debut in 2023. Lauren is an integrated marketer with Microsoft and plans to bring her creative flair and enthusiasm to the PMC. When she’s not cooking up a storm or planning spirited get-togethers with family and friends, you’ll find her squeezing in OrangeTheory class, planning a long weekend trip with the family, and diving into true crime and occult podcasts. She's excited to build community and friendships with the PMC.
Jazmin Romeo
Fall Carnival Managers
Bio coming soon.
Ana Rubio
Fall Carnival Managers
Bio coming soon.
Jessica Hart
Summer Playgroup Coordinator
Bio coming soon.
Sarah Wright
Holiday Party Coordinator
Sarah, her husband Ben, her son Lucas (2019 Playgroup) and their dog Scrappy, moved to Petaluma in the Summer of 2020 from Marin, They welcomed Baby Nico (2022 Playgroup) not long after. She fell in love with Petaluma years ago, when her band used to perform at Mytsic Theater. When she’s not running circles around her boys, she’s working on pottery commissions out of her garage studio. She has lived in Hong Kong and the UK and now calls Petaluma her home that ticks all the boxes! This is her first year on the PMC board and she looks forward to contributing to this incredible club that has welcomed her so warmly into the community.
Isabelle (Izzy) Carlassare
Large Event Support
Izzy is originally from the Bay Area and grew up in Marin County. She met her husband, Jimmy, when she moved to Chicago for college. After living in Salt Lake City for a few years, they moved back to the Bay Area in 2020 and to Petaluma in January of 2021. They welcomed their daughter, Carina (CC), in August of 2023 (2023 Playgroup). Izzy is a Pediatric Registered Nurse at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital and recently graduated with her Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree in the specialty area of Pediatric Dual Primary/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. She also works teaching pediatric lectures to nursing students at SRJC and is a Pediatric Nursing Clinical Instructor at Samuel Merritt University. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her family and friends, doing activities and trying new restaurants in Petaluma with her husband and daughter, and binge watching reality TV! She is so excited to join the PMC board this year to be able to make friends and socialize with other moms in Petaluma!
Elizabeth Sinnott
Parent Education Support
Bio Coming Soon.
Marissa Bowman
Moms Night Out
Marissa is grew up in Southern California, but fell in love with NorCal through her time at UC Berkeley. She moved to Petaluma in January 2021 from Oakland with her husband, Gant, and now 4 year old son Atlas. Her youngest, Chancelor, was born in Petaluma in 2022. PMC became a true community for her family with the arrival of her second. Marissa has a background in tech and is currently a business strategy consultant. She also serves on the Board of Pacifica Family Fund, an organization focused on making birth center births more accessible. Marissa enjoys baking, wine, gardening and connecting people.
Travis Pazin
Dads Night Out
Bio Coming Soon.
BRIANNA WOLF PRESIDENT Brianna has been a PMC member since 2019 and member of the PMC Board since 2020. As President, she is focused on rebuilding PMC leadership and holding more in-person activities after a hard pandemic period. She looks forward to the PMC celebrating 30 years in 2022 and feels grateful to be a part of guiding the future of the club. Brianna resides in Petaluma with her husband, Nathan, and their daughter, Margo (2019/20 playgroups). When Brianna is not busy volunteering, she loves gardening, cooking, crafting, and enjoying the beauty of Sonoma County. |
LAURA ZACHER VP & TREASURER Laura grew up in Petaluma and moved back with her husband, Ted, in May of 2020. Their son Wally will be four in December (2017/2018 playgroups) and they are expecting a second boy in November (2021/2022 playgroups). Laura has worked at Kaiser Permanente for the last 6 years, with her most current role of Lead Project Manager for Strategic Initiatives in National Finance. In her free time she likes to cook, bake, and hopefully travel more in 2022. |
MELISSA HARRYMAN SECRETARY Melissa has two daughters, Audrey (4.5) and Magnolia (5 months), with her husband, Richard. Melissa has been an elementary school teacher in Rincon Valley for her whole career — 15 years! She has taught 4th grade, 5th grade, and currently job-shares in 1st grade, so she can be at home with her sweet girls part-time. Melissa grew up in Ukiah, Ca., met her husband at Chico State, and they moved to Petaluma in 2008. Melissa enjoys crafting (sewing, embroidery, painting, etc.), travel, writing, watching movies, working out /running (when time allows! She has run 3 full marathons). |
CARLI CROSSON DESIGNER & EVENTS Carli is originally from Los Angeles and has lived in Petaluma with her husband for over 12 years. They have two daughters: Iris is in the 2016 playgroup and Kira is in the 2019 playgroup. Carli didn’t know anyone when she moved to town and has made all her closest friends from the PMC and wants to give that back. The PMC was there for her when she needed it and she knows that others need it now. She has always loved going to the PMC Spring Tea event -- it is more wine than tea -- and makes for some fun times! Carli is a freelance graphic designer and likes to bake, read, and travel in her free time. |
KATIE FLECK COMMUNITY LIASON We moved into Petaluma on Butter and Eggs Day in 2013, and have enjoyed the small town community ever since! We enjoy hiking and going to the beach as a family. The Petaluma Mothers’ Club has provided so many wonderful opportunities to connect with other families and give back to the community. My favorite tip: if you enjoy going to the park or on a hike, always feel free to post about it in the playgroup year to see what other friends you can meet. |
RACHELLE ENTWISLE WEBSITE Rachelle has been part of the PMC since 2018, joining when her oldest son, Bryson, was a few months old. She welcomed another son, Oliver, to the family at the end of June so is part of the 2017, 2018, and 2021 playgroups. She is excited to be on the PMC Board and to bring her digital expertise to enhance new and existing members' web experience. She is also excited to be building friendships with other moms at events and on the Board. Some of her hobbies include reading, baking, mountain bike riding, and hiking! She looks forward to meeting more moms and having lots of play dates! |
LAURA DISHAROON (she/her) RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT Laura was born and raised in Petaluma. She recently moved back to the area after 20 years to raise her son, Miles (2018 playgroup) in this wonderful town. Laura works as a registered dietitian at Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa and specializes in diabetes, kidney disease, and digestive health. She identifies as a single mother and has relied heavily on the friendships and support system built via the Petaluma Mothers' Club these past couple years! She is excited to give back to the PMC as a member of the Board, to further the mission of the club to serve local parents and caregivers. |
KRISTINA ROBBINS MEMBERSHIP SERVICES Kristina grew up in Madison, WI but moved to San Francisco years ago without having any family or friends in the area. Fast forward ten years, and she currently resides in Petaluma with her husband, Josh, son Bennett (2021 Playgroup) and Goldendoodle Henry. She's a full-time Executive Assistant at a tech company based out of SF but when she isn't wrangling the C-levels, she can be found exploring wineries, hosting friends and family and planning family trips - next up is Arizona, Connecticut and Hawaii. Being new to the area, Kristina is excited to be a part of the PMC to connect with other parents and be a part of a community where her entire family can be involved. |
JIMENA BEAL MEALS IN A PINCH Jimena is originally from Colombia and moved to Los Angeles in 2007 where she became a Relationship Coach. In 2017 Jimena and husband Julian drove by Petaluma and fell in love with the town and made a decision to move and start a family. In 2019 her baby girl Camilla arrived. The PMC has shown up for her since day one and made her motherhood experience unforgettable. Through the pandemic the online group stayed connected, and now, after the pandemic, Jimena feels the need to give back and support all those new moms with all the unconditional love from this wonderful community. |
KERA DEMARS EVENTS - MEMBER SOCIALS Kera has lived all over California, but moved to Petaluma in 2020 where she now lives with her husband Daniel and son Ari (born late 2020). She is the head of marketing for a VC firm, and a wedding coordinator on the side. Outside of work, Kera loves walking the paths in Petaluma, working in the garden, exploring wineries in Sonoma, and chasing her giggly son around the yard. She joined the PMC board to connect more deeply with moms in the community, and has loved every minute of it! |
LIZ MCCARTNEY EVENTS - FIELDTRIPS Liz and husband Michael have son Kylan who is in 2020 and 2021 Playgroups. Liz has lived in Petaluma for 6 years and loves to cook, hike, swim, and travel. She is looking forward to meeting more mom's and attending all the PMC events. |
ALEXIS KAHLOW EVENTS - EDU/PARENT SUPPORT Our daughter Claire is in playgroups 2020 and 2021. I am the Founder and CEO of Open Deltas (opendeltas.com), serve on the Board of SASS and act as the Regenerative Solutions Community Coordinator, and Permaculturalist. I believe our children's future depends on creating resilient and connected communities, I am honored to have the opportunity to make a positive impact on our community through supporting the PMC. |
JESSICA LYONS EVENTS - MOMS NIGHT OUT Bio coming soon. | DAVE HOFF EVENTS - DADS NIGHT OUT Bio coming soon. | LINDSAY DOYLE EVENTS - EGG HUNT Bio coming soon. | KAREN DECARLO EVENTS - EGG HUNT SUPPORT Bio coming soon. |
KATHRYN BOUSQUET PLAYGROUP ADMIN 2022 Kathryn grew up in New Hampshire and lived in New England (Vermont and Boston) before moving to California for graduate school. She and her husband have been living in Petaluma since 2019, and they are expecting their first child, a baby boy, in January 2022. Excited to meet other moms in the area, she recently joined the PMC and serves as the administrator of the 2022 Playgroup. When not preparing for her new arrival, Kathryn teaches psychology at Napa Valley College. In her free time, she enjoys reading, cross-stitching, swimming, hiking/walking, and taking trips to the coast. |
KELLY ROBINSON PLAYGROUP ADMIN 2021 Kelly grew up in Novato and her mom moved to Petaluma while she was in high school and she has loved it ever since. She lives with her husband, Danny and their three children: Cody 2016, McKinley "Mickey" 2017, and Beau 2021. She is a local Real Estate Agent and she renovates homes with her husband. She enjoys home improvement projects and visiting their seasonal camp spot at Blue Lakes. Kelly loves being on the Board because it has introduced her to some of her closest friends and she is excited to help continue the tradition of bringing friends together. Her favorite PMC experience is hosting and attending playdates. | LAUREN LADRA PLAYGROUP ADMIN 2020 Bio coming soon. |
JEN RIDGWAY PLAYGROUP ADMIN 2019 Jen is a 3rd generation Petaluman who after some time away returned to the best place she could think of to raise a family. She and her husband Jason represent FAR West Petaluma with their two sons Isaac (2004) and Jamie (2019). Jen works as the PMO Director for local ISP Sonic and serves on the board of North Bay Performing Arts Center. Jen strongly believes that with most things in life you get out of something what you put into it, which is why she is so excited to be a part of the PMC board and help grow this amazing, loving, and supportive community. |
JANA RASMUSSEN PLAYGROUP ADMIN 2018 Jana has three children in the 2016, 2018, and 2021 playgroups. She is from Petaluma and feels lucky to raise her family here as well. The PMC has brought amazing friendships into her family's lives and she is forever grateful! |
AMY CATHCART PLAYGROUP ADMIN 2017 & B/S/T Amy is the mom to two wonderful kiddos that are almost 5 and 7. She grew up in San Luis Obispo and moved to Petaluma 9 years ago — her husband is a local! Before having children Amy was a Deaf and Hard of Hearing teacher. She became a stay at home mom for a few years and then decided to turn her photography hobby into a business, and has been photographing your lovely families and children since 2018! She is also am an instructor at BodyRok Petaluma! She has been part of the Petaluma Mothers’ Club since her oldest was 6 months old, and has spent 5 years on the Board. One of her favorite memories was working on the Fall Carnival- it’s the most amazing, fun, toddler-friendly halloween event and is just a blast for everyone involved! |
SARA DALE PLAYGROUP ADMIN 2016 Sarah has three children with her husband Michael. Her kids are Alice, Grant, and June in the 2016, 2018, and 2021 playgroups. Originally from Napa, Sarah and her husband, Michael, moved to Petaluma after getting married in 2013. They absolutely love raising their kids here and have met almost everyone they know through the PMC! Favorite PMC experience is forming friendships with other first time moms in the 2016 playgroup and having a community of support while entering a whole new stage of life. |
TRACY DEBEL PLAYGROUP ADMIN 2015 Tracy grew up in Carmichael, and has been in Petaluma for almost 8 years. Her husband, Scott, was born and raised in the neighborhood they live in! They have a son, Ryland (2014/2015 playgroups), and daughter Lylah (2016 playgroup). Tracy has been a member of the PMC since 2014, and on the board since 2015. She has held the positions of Membership Coordinator, Director of Playgroups, Secretary, and Vice President. Her favorite memories of the PMC include the friendships that formed during play dates and Moms Night Out. |
