Dachia Williams
President
Dachia (pronounced Day-sha) is originally from the East Coast, having grown up in Pennsylvania. She attended Penn State University for her undergraduate studies and began her career as a middle school dance teacher in Northern Virginia, just outside of Washington, D.C. After several years in the classroom, Dachia moved to San Francisco to pursue her Master’s degree—and quickly fell in love with the Bay Area, where she has now lived for nearly eight years. During her time in San Francisco, Dachia met her now-husband, Mario. In October 2020, the couple relocated to Petaluma to be closer (but not too close) to Mario’s family in Santa Rosa. They welcomed their first daughter, Eliana, in May 2022, and their second daughter, Aysha, in July 2024. Outside of her work with SFUSD and coaching high school cheer, Dachia enjoys working out, spending quality time with friends and family, wine tasting, and a good Netflix binge. She joined the PMC board to build new friendships and connections in Petaluma and is excited to begin her third (and hopefully final!) term as president, continuing her commitment to supporting and engaging with the community.
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 their second daughter, Isabella, in 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.
Erin Charles
Secretary
Erin was born and raised in Petaluma along with her husband, Patrick. After some time spent in Santa Barbara, San Diego and the South Bay, they eventually found their way back home. Together they are raising two daughters here, Fiona (2022), and Violet (2024). On days not at home with the girls, Erin works as a speech-language pathologist at a local pediatric clinic. She also enjoys dabbling in crocheting, gardening, reading, and sleeping…when she has a chance. She is grateful for the fun and support PMC has brought into her life, and is excited to be a part of the board!
Katharine Kline
VP, Admin
Katharine grew up on the Peninsula and moved back to live in San Francisco after college. She moved to Petaluma with her husband John in 2023. They have two sons, Britt (2022) and Charlie (2024). Katharine works in operations at a medical device startup. Outside of work she loves hiking, cooking, gardening, tacos, and anything that gets her toddlers energy out. Katharine joined the PMC board to meet more families and loves the community it provides.
Sara Feasel
VP of Events
Sara is originally from the Sacramento area but headed to Oregon for college, eventually spending several years working in the wedding, event and restaurant industries throughout the Pacific Northwest. She returned to California in 2017 and met her now husband, Travis, in their hometown. The two eventually settled in Petaluma in 2021 and married in 2022. They are parents to two daughters—Maya (born February 2022) and Madeline (born December 2023)—along with their two mildly annoying dogs, Flapjack and Jameson. Now a stay-at-home mom, Sara enjoys baking bread, sipping spicy margaritas, and unwinding with a bit of trashy reality TV. She deeply values the sense of community within the PMC and is always eager to give back in any way she can.
Lauren “Q” Gallagher
Newsletter Editor
Lauren, aka “Q”, grew up in Alamo, attended UC Berkeley and is currently a Chief of Staff for a tech company. 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. Their son, Will, joined in May 2025. They have two doodles, Freddy & Murphy. When kiddos are 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). *Q comes from the pronunciation of her maiden name, Kuemmeler.
Kiana Dickson
VP of Brand
Kiana is a Sonoma County native who’s come full circle after spending some time away. She studied Communications at SFSU and began her career in news. After a few years, she shifted gears to follow her creative passions and has spent the past 10 years working as a graphic and web designer. Most recently, she’s been diving into animation and video special effects. She’s a mom to her 3.5-year-old daughter and has been married to her husband for 8 years. Kiana loves staying active — especially through Pound Fitness, a drumming-inspired rockout workout. She is excited to connect with other moms and be an active part of the community.
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.
Kylie Maughan
Ads Coordinator
Kylie is a proud new mom to Kaia (born July 2024) and wife to Kyle, her partner since 2019. Originally from Chicago, they moved to Petaluma in April 2024 and are loving the smaller town vibe and natural beauty. Kylie graduated from the University of Arizona and Columbia College, started her career as a software engineer, and now works as an Account Executive at Adobe. She’s a dual New Zealand citizen, well-versed in long-haul travel, and loves hiking, water sports, and pairing a glass of wine with a killer plate of noms. Fun fact: she and Kyle were born in the same hospital and grew up down the street from each other, but didn’t meet until their 20s. Kylie’s excited to connect with local moms and make Petaluma her new forever home.
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 then landed in Northern California for her graduate studies, 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 licensed clinical psychologist and her husband 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, and Casey (2024 playgroup), a sweet and very curious lil gal. In her spare time, Courtney enjoys weightlifting and reading the latest greatest mystery novel.
Ana Kirksey
Facebook Manager
Bio Coming soon
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 in Pacific 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 their son, Beau, in October 2023, and are excited to welcome his little brother in September 2025. Now a stay-at-home mom, Stephanie is planning a wedding, raising Beau, and continuing her long-time role as dog mom to their Chow mix, Oscar. 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!
Ellen Martin
Service Project Coordinator/Super Summer Playdate Coordinator
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.
Selma Beirne
Recruiting/Member Social
Selma grew up in Sonoma, she spent many years in San Diego and eventually made her way back to the Bay Area. In 2016, Selma met her now husband at a bar in San Francisco. They moved to Petaluma in 2021 and welcomed their son Noah on August 11, 2023. A dedicated HR professional by day and a community- builder at heart, Selma is passionate about creating connections and supporting others- whether in the workplace or through local networks like the Petaluma Mothers Club. Outside of work and parenting, Selma enjoys traveling, taking Pilates classes, and unwinding with a nice glass of wine. She’s thrilled to be part of the PMC community and looks forward to building lasting friendships with other moms.
Aman Bains
Club Inquiries/Diversity Inclusions
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.
Danielle Sweetman
Membership Services
Danielle lives in Petaluma with her husband, Darren, their daughter, Brooklyn (2023), and their golden retriever, Gus. A former Bay Area educator, Danielle joined an educational technology company a decade ago and now leads the customer experience and enablement teams. She loves to craft, travel, and check out nearby wineries. On the weekends, you can find her with a coffee and sweet treat in hand, adventuring with her little family around town. As a new mom, Danielle is looking forward to connecting with other PMC members and is excited to take on this new opportunity as the Membership Services Coordinator.
Erika Cannon
Resource Guides
Erika is thrilled to join the PMC Board this year! A Bay Area native, she grew up in San Carlos and Millbrae before heading to San Diego State to study Business. After college, she traveled to over 30 countries before returning to Northern California, where she met her husband, Kevin. They settled in Petaluma in 2022 and are proud parents to two daughters, Ava (born in 2021) and Cami (born in 2023). Erika works remotely as an Executive Assistant to a VP at a tech company. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, thrifting, practicing yoga, and exploring the many family-friendly activities Sonoma County has to offer. She's loved connecting with new families through the PMC and is excited to take on a bigger role in the community.
Amanda Sandoval
Historian/Parent Education
Amanda lives in Petaluma with her husband Albert, daughters Eliana (2020) and Savanna (2023), and their French Bulldog, Gracie. Originally from San Francisco, she’s spent most of her life in the North Bay. Amanda began her career in the Financial District working in admin and HR, and in 2018, she made the move into real estate. She now works alongside her mom as part of a mother-daughter real estate team based in Petaluma. Amanda joined PMC in 2020 and is so grateful for the friendships and connections it has brought to her parenting journey. Outside of work, she enjoys Pilates, exploring local parks and coffee shops with her daughters, and planning family travel and weekend getaways.
Kylie Hempy
Postpartum Support Group
Kylie is a mom of 4 littles (6, 4, 2, and July 2025). She moved to Petaluma almost 4 years ago after a work relocation for her husband brought them up after 10 years in the South Bay. She’s a perinatal therapist (LMFT, PMH-C) and lives & works in Petaluma. She’s been leading the Postpartum Circle for moms with babies for about a year and half now… the group is designed to be a free, welcoming, low-key space for moms and babies to connect, share some of the hardest parts of postpartum, and brainstorm with other women who get what it’s like to be in the trenches. We meet every 6-8 weeks and always advertise in the FB groups! Babies are welcome, and we have air conditioning/heat, coffee, and everything you might need for your little one!
Sarah Burkhart
2020 Playgroup Admin
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
2021 Playground Admin
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)
2022 Playgroup Admin
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
Open Position
Playgroup Admin 2023
TBD
Susy Barratt
Community Calendar
Susy grew up in Southampton, United Kingdom. She met her husband Pierre (also a Brit), while on an internship in 2007 and after she completed her PhD. in Cambridge UK, they married in 2015. Susy and Pierre (and Timogine the cat) moved to Petaluma in 2020 and have loved making it home ever since. After 6+ years (and with some help from IVF), Susy and Pierre were overjoyed to welcome their daughter Eloisah in December 2023 (2023 and 2024 playgroups). Susy works as a Senior Director of Research Biology for an Oncology Biotech in SF and loves to stay active, try out new restaurants and explore all the parks and fun things the bay area offers with her family. Susy joined the PMC to make connections for her and her daughter and really appreciates the wonderful community the PMC offers.
Open Position
Kids Field Trips
TBD
Kera DeMars
Holiday Party
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!
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.
Dawn Bradley
Fall Carnival Manager
Dawn Bradley is a 2022 mom of the Twinkle Tots: Addie (blond) and Ellie (red head) and was born and raised in Sonoma County. She has been married to her husband, Alex, since 2018. Fun fact, they met on tinder in 2015. Both Dawn and Alex are nurses, but in very different specialties. Dawn is a pediatric nurse (almost 20yrs!), focusing on professional development of nurses for UCSF. Fun fact number 2: Before nursing, Dawn thought she would do research for degenerative illnesses and got her degree in Microbiology from Cal Poly, SLO. She decided she liked people too much and went back to nursing school.. When Dawn and Alex moved to Petaluma (2mo before the tots were born), they were looking for community. They feel they have definitely found that in the PMC world. The connections from PMc have kept Dawn above water on more days than she could try to count. Dawn is proud to be a part of this club, excited to be participating in the board, and the tots are already talking about halloween and trick or treating, so this might just be the perfect role for this year.
Clementine Collins
Fall Carnival Manager
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.
Allison Carrs
Large Event Support
Allison grew up in Pacifica, a small coastal town just south of San Francisco, and has slowly migrated north since 2016—now happily rooted in Petaluma. She earned her BA and MA from San Francisco State University and has built a career across higher ed, nonprofit fundraising, tech recruiting, and now early education, where she supports national preschool operations for a network of 25+ schools and leads employee communications. She met her husband, Derick, at work in 2018; they’ve been married five years and share a funny, high-energy two-year-old son, Gavin. After seven years in Marin, Allison and her family moved to Petaluma in June 2024 and quickly fell in love with its down-to-earth vibe. She first joined the club in 2022—before relocating—in hopes of connecting with families and like-minded women, and found exactly that in her playgroup, which has been a wonderful support system and constant source of fun. When not behind a laptop, she’s usually being silly with Gavin, squeezing in a workout, or on a rotating visit to parks (regional, national, play—haha) or hunting down every coffee in the county (Avid is holding strong at #1). She’s so grateful for the friendships she’s found through the club and is excited to help keep the good energy going.
Sherida Mattos
Large Event Support
Sherida grew up in Auburn, California, but her roots run deep in Sonoma County. Her grandfather was a respected school principal, served on the school board, and later became the Mayor of Sonoma—a legacy of community involvement that continues to inspire her. Sherida met her husband, David, in Petaluma, where he was born and raised. The two were married in 2018. David now works at the American Cancer Society Discovery Shop in Novato, and together they welcomed their son in December 2023. When she finds a quiet moment, Sherida can usually be found baking something sourdough-related or tending to her garden. As a family, they love exploring local parks—mostly to help tire out the baby!
Jocelyn Dardon
Moms Night Out
Jocelyn grew up in San Rafael and met her husband while wrestling at Terra Linda High School. After traveling to Southern California for her Bachelors in Biochemistry at Chapman, she attended UC Davis where she received a Masters in Chemistry. It was here that she developed a love for the chemistry of beer and then worked for 5 years at 21st Amendment Brewery as a brewer and quality manager. During the pandemic she shifted towards food science at Impossible Foods during which she had her firstborn Lucas on Valentine’s Day 2022. A year later she left the workforce and moved to the mountains of Arnold where she got pregnant with her second child, Enzo, who was born in May 2024 after moving to Petaluma. Jocelyn loves cooking, going to active, giants games , beer, and having a good time! She joined PMC sight unseen before moving to Petaluma and it has been an invaluable source of community and a large contributor to why she decided to settle here for the long term.
Marissa Bowman
Toy Swap Coordinator
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 son Atlas. Chancelor was born in Petaluma in 2022. PMC became a true community for her family with the arrival of her second. The Bowmans have a third son, Vincent, born in 2025. Marissa has a background in tech and is currently a business strategy consultant. Marissa enjoys baking, wine, gardening and connecting people.
Travis Pazin
Dads night Out
Bio coming soon.
Ana Paula "AP" Nicola
Community Liaison & Outreach
Ana Paula “AP” grew up in San Mateo and slowly moved her way up to San Francisco where she met her husband Anthony in 2017. They moved their way to Petaluma shortly after getting married and have been here since 2021 with their two kids, Alexander “Alex” (2022) and Cecilia “Ceci” (2024). She is a Regional Manager in healthcare education with a knack for leading teams and creating meaningful impact in the lives of future healthcare professionals. Before stepping into the world of management, she had a pretty cool gig designing paddleboards. When she's not managing people or projects, Ana’s probably in the kitchen baking something sweet, crafting handmade jewelry, or out on a trail somewhere (preferably with a paddle board strapped to the roof). She’s all about balance—between structure and spontaneity, work and play, mountain peaks and lakes with her family. Ana Paula is excited to be a part of the PMC Community Liaison & Outreach Role
Alyssa Kelmenson
Event Support Admin
Alyssa Kelmenson grew up in Petaluma after moving from Novato when she was nine. She met her husband, Alex, as teenagers as they shilled popcorn and movie tickets together at Boulevard Cinemas. Over the next decade, Alyssa graduated from University of Oregon with a degree in Journalism, lived in Portland for several years, adopted cats, got married, and eventually she and Alex moved back to Petaluma in 2021. They welcomed their son, Ben, in May 2024 and have been loving life as a family of three ever since. Professionally, Alyssa is a marketing consultant supporting global tech clients. She is also a personal trainer and is currently studying for her nutrition certification. Alyssa was inspired to join PMC by her mother-in-law, who was a founding member in 1993, and is excited to get more involved with the PMC community as a board member this year!
Alison De Silva
Spring Tea Event Manager
Alison and her husband, Doug, have been in Petaluma since 2021 with their two mixed terrier rescue dogs by way of Sunnyvale, San Francisco, and Walnut Creek. Alison joined the 2024 cohort when their son, Kai, was born on April 30th. Working in recruiting for 12 years, she’s spent the last 9 as the technical recruiter for data center strategy and sustainability teams at Meta. She’s also a certified wine specialist, golf aficionado, huge SF Giants fan, and always on the lookout for fun new adventures with her family. As the point person for Spring Tea, Alison is excited to help bring everyone together and deepen the sense of community she loves so much about PMC.
Libby Lok
Volunteer Coordinator
Libby grew up in Petaluma, spending much of her childhood in the pool as part of the swim team. She went on to study Community Studies at UC Santa Cruz—where she also met her husband—and later earned a Master’s in Public Administration with a focus in Public Policy from NYU. Early in her career, Libby worked in nonprofit management and policy advocacy. These days, she’s a Family Business Consultant and an Independent Researcher focused on Chinese American history. Libby and her husband have lived in Santa Cruz, Santa Barbara, New York City, Washington D.C., and Florence, Italy, and are excited to be back in Petaluma raising their two young children. Being a mom has helped her reconnect with the outdoors, and she’s loving rediscovering the beauty of her hometown.
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. |
