Jessica grew up in New Jersey and attended Georgetown University, where she received her BA and Masters in Public Policy. Jessica worked for the District of Columbia Office of Early Childhood Development, then moved to focus on health care, which included designing, building, and evaluating state Medicaid programs. She now works as a consultant, assisting clients with expanding access and improving quality of care for underserved populations. Jessica and her husband, Alan, moved to Mill Valley in 2014 and have two daughters at Old Mill School. Jessica was the President of the Old Mill School PTA, served on the Mill Valley PTA Council, and chaired the Campaign for Measure G in 2022.

Susan has two children, one at MVMS, and an eldest who went through the Mill Valley School District and is now thriving at Tamalpais High School. Susan moved to Mill Valley 21 years ago from Philadelphia after marrying her husband, Geoff, and her undergraduate degree is from Wheeling University in Wheeling, West Virginia. Susan first worked as a patent and trademark paralegal and in 2005 moved on to work for CustomWeather as its business manager. Susan is also a Jazzericse (yes, Jazzercise!) instructor and teaches classes here in Marin. Susan has worked tirelessly on multiple PTA/PTSA boards over the years, including the Old Mill PTA, MVMS PTSA, Tam High PTSA, the Mill Valley PTA Council, and 16th District PTA. She also worked on the Measure G Campaign and was on the planning committee for the Kiddo! Gala in March of 2023. Susan is thrilled to be a part of the Kiddo! Executive Board as the Vice Chair.

Morgan grew up in Connecticut and attended Ithaca College in New York. After college, Morgan worked for Hyatt Hotels in both Chicago and San Francisco in event planning and sales. Morgan, her husband and two boys moved to Mill Valley in 2021. Morgan’s family loves being part of the Mill Valley community. She has enjoyed volunteering and being Room Parent at her boys’ preschool. She is very excited to support Kiddo! and its mission. Morgan’s parents both worked in elementary schools and gave her a deep understanding of how important enrichment programs are in childhood.

Justin Torkelson is one of the few San Francisco natives who attended Hamilton College in Clinton, NY. Upon graduating with a BA in Anthropology, he immediately returned to California and has lived in Mill Valley since 2013 with his wife and two daughters. Justin is dedicated to serving the Mill Valley community and excited for the opportunity to join Kiddo. Additionally he is starting his 7th year on the Edna Maguire Elementary PTA, returning to the Treasurer role after serving as Secretary and EVP. 

Liz grew up in Philadelphia and when she headed to Duke for college, her family moved to Mill Valley. After college, Liz worked in the Manhattan DA’s office for a year, then got a law degree at American, and spent several years as a litigator at global law firms. Liz and her husband, John, (and now three boys) have moved a lot in the last decade -- from Los Angeles to Mill Valley to Westport CT and back to Mill Valley in 2018. They are hoping to stay put now! Liz has served on preschool and PTA boards here as well as in Connecticut. In Connecticut, she also joined the board of a political organization and was elected to the Westport town council. Liz continues to be involved in local and national politics. Most recently, she worked as a co-coordinator on a successful campaign for county supervisor.

Meghan grew up in the Bay Area and has lived in Mill Valley with her husband and three kids since 2018. She received her BA in English and Art History from the University of Virginia.

Meghan began her career in Public Relations before pursuing her passion to work in the culinary industry. She attended the French Culinary Institute and has worked in restaurants, as a small events catering specialist, and as a cooking class instructor. She looks forward to bringing her experience in catering, event planning, and community building to the Kiddo! Board as co-chair of Events.

Lauren and her family moved to Mill Valley in August 2022 and have loved the sense of community they have felt. She and her husband have four children including one daughter at MVMS, two sons at Park and a toddler son at home.

Most recently, Lauren and her family lived in Hong Kong where she co-founded PIVOT, a recruiting firm focused on flexible work for women professionals.

Lauren comes to Kiddo! with more than 10 years of experience in partner marketing, public relations and marketing management, including tenure at Wynn & Encore Resorts in Las Vegas and mobile games company PlayStudios. She has a BS in Marketing and International Business certificate from Arizona State University. Lauren has always been passionate about community involvement and has held positions in organizations including Habitat for Humanity Hong Kong, Joy Prom Las Vegas and Shade Tree.

Laura grew up in Denver and earned her B.A. in journalism from the University of Colorado at Boulder. In 2007, Laura’s sister lured her out to San Francisco where she thought she would only live for a year or two. Fifteen years later, Laura not only stayed in San Francisco, but met her husband and is now proud to call Mill Valley home with her three young girls (one currently at Tam Valley Elementary and two future Tam Valley Tiger twins!) Laura works in brand advertising, most recently for Wells Fargo, and has always loved being part of an industry that places such a high value on the arts and creativity. Laura recognizes the tremendous impact Kiddo! has on each and every student and is excited to help champion its cause.

Julie grew up in the Bay Area and has lived in Mill Valley since 2019 with her husband, Aaron, and their three young daughters. Julie’s two older daughters attend Park School, and she is looking forward to having all three daughters at Park next school year. Julie attended Middlebury College in Vermont where she received a BA in Psychology and Sociology. She has worked in Education, Banking and now Real Estate. Julie is active in supporting her children's schools and activities, enjoys serving as the class room parent, and frequently volunteers for PTA roles as well as for recreational activities. Julie loves the amazing Mill Valley community and is passionate about supporting educational enrichment programs such as those funded by Kiddo!.

Eunice spent her formative years in a Baltimore suburb and attended Dickinson College in Pennsylvania. While she majored in Economics, her real passion was her Fine Arts coursework, an early sign of the emphasis Eunice places on art as a critical component of any curriculum. Following a brief stint on Wall Street, she ditched Econ for good, going to work instead for a NYC fine jewelry designer. Now intent on pursuing a career in design, Eunice earned her MS in Interior Design from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn and accepted a position in the retail division of a NYC architecture design firm. Her career took off when she and her husband, Jerry, moved to London and she was able to join Harrods’ internal retail interior design team, her dream job. Eunice and family relocated to Mill Valley in 2018, with Eunice volunteering for various event committees and as perennial field trip chaperone every step along the way. Eunice and Jerry reside in MV with their two children (and rambunctious little pug!).

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Christy grew up in Southern California and attended Cal Poly SLO for undergrad and later went on to get her Masters in Acupuncture and East Asian Medicine and a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine at Bastyr University in Seattle. After practicing in Seattle, Christy moved on to practice in San Francisco and has worked for nearly a decade at a concierge family practice. Christy and her husband Jeremiah have 2 children - Birdy and Ansel- who both attend Edna Maguire. The family moved to Mill Valley 3 years ago and Christy soon decided to take the opportunity to be home with the kids and has since enjoyed serving on her children's preschool board, volunteering in their classrooms, and being a room parent. Christy is excited to be involved in Kiddo! as she strongly believes in fostering a love for the arts through improving access and engagement. In her spare time you'll find Christy outdoors, snowboarding, skiing and hiking.

Mike is an investor at Snyder Capital, a San Francisco based investment management firm. He and his wife Meghan have lived in Mill Valley since 2018 and have 2 children in the Mill Valley School District. Mike is a Boston, MA native and attended Middlebury College in Vermont and Columbia Business School in New York. In addition to supporting Kiddo!, Mike is a Mill Valley Little League coach.

Mindy grew up outside of Baltimore and attended Virginia Tech. She is currently a Managing Director at Alex. Brown where she advises individuals and families on investment, estate planning, and tax matters. She began her career at Alex. Brown in the late 90s and has moved between Baltimore, New York, and San Francisco covering a global client base. Mindy met her husband, Matt, a Mill Valley local, in 2010 and has been living in beautiful Mill Valley ever since. Mindy and Matt have two children. In her free time, she enjoys adventures with her family, reading, running, and coaching her son’s little league team.

Originally from Asheville, North Carolina, Courtney has lived in Mill Valley for the last several years with her husband and two boys. She received degrees in Elementary Education and Communication Studies from Marquette University where she played Division I soccer, and earned a Masters degree in Child Development from the Erikson Institute in Chicago. Courtney is a Certified Child Life Specialist, and worked in Pediatric Hospitals in San Francisco helping kids and their families cope with challenging medical experiences. After having kids, Courtney switched gears and started her own small business providing professional gift concierge services in Marin County. When she's not gift wrapping or curating gift baskets she can be found volunteering at Edna McGuire, swinging kettlebells, or playing pickleball. 

Stephanie Tybinka was born and raised in Michigan. She received her BA in Sociology and History from the University of Michigan and her MS in Teaching from Pace University.  Before teaching in Mill Valley, she taught in New York City and in San Francisco. Stephanie lives in Corte Madera with her husband, Kevin (an Old Mill alum!), and her two children, Hazel and Wyatt. Stephanie has been an educator since 2007, and she is looking forward to this new role with Kiddo!.

Shana is in her 19th year of teaching and has been a 1st grade teacher at Edna Maguire for 17 years. She has a 4th grader, Brady, and a 1st grader, Connor currently attending Edna Maguire. She feels so fortunate to be a teacher AND parent in the Mill Valley school district.

Gardner is a multi-instrumentalist who has been touring internationally for a couple decades. He is a founding member of Culann's Hounds and Beso Negro, he is a long-time violinist with La Mandanga, and has appeared on countless albums as a hired gun in such genres as country, rap, blues, rock, and more.

Gardner received his degree in Viola Performance at SFSU and also studied at the Aaron Copeland School of Music. Gardner has also taught fiddle, viola, guitar and music theory at his private studio for over a decade.

Jessica, a choral instructor at MVMS, is also an MVMS Teacher Rep for Kiddo!. After receiving a Bachelor of Music from the University of the Pacific Conservatory of Music, Jessica began her career teaching elementary classroom and choral music in the East Bay. She began teaching in Mill Valley in 2000. Jessica has built the choirs from the ground up and into a large, award-winning program serving hundreds of students. In addition to teaching choral music in the schools, Jessica has been a vocal coach, producer, and assistant director for dozens of MVMS musical theater productions. Jessica also founded and directed the 142 Throckmorton teen vocal ensemble, “Throckappella” from 2009-2013. Jessica lives in Richmond with her husband, Jonathan, who is also an active musician in the Bay Area, and their two children.

Christy grew up in Southern California and attended Cal Poly SLO for undergrad and later went on to get her Masters in Acupuncture and East Asian Medicine and a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine at Bastyr University in Seattle. After practicing in Seattle, Christy moved on to practice in San Francisco and has worked for nearly a decade at a concierge family practice. Christy and her husband Jeremiah have 2 children - Birdy and Ansel- who both attend Edna Maguire. The family moved to Mill Valley 3 years ago and Christy soon decided to take the opportunity to be home with the kids and has since enjoyed serving on her children's preschool board, volunteering in their classrooms, and being a room parent. Christy is excited to be involved in Kiddo! as she strongly believes in fostering a love for the arts through improving access and engagement. In her spare time you'll find Christy outdoors, snowboarding, skiing and hiking.

Amelia and her husband, Mike, have lived in Mill Valley since 2017 and have three children who attend Edna Maguire and Mill Valley Middle School. Amelia was raised in Colorado and received a BS in Journalism from the University of Colorado, Boulder.  After a stint as a ski bum, she moved to San Diego and began her career in fundraising with a focus on children's health. She most recently finished 10 years at UCSF, developing programs and securing major gifts for children's cancer and child life.

Amelia's mom was an elementary school art teacher and she grew up with an understanding of limited district budgets. She feels incredibly grateful to raise her children in a district with Kiddo!, and to serve as Co-Chair of School Representatives.

Bella Kazwell spent 19 years as a software engineer before shifting her focus to education. She now teaches high school Computer Science and Engineering at Tam High, where she’s passionate about inspiring students to explore STEM and technology. As a parent with two children in the district, Bella is excited to give back through Kiddo! and help ensure all students have access to the arts, technology, and programs that enrich their school experience.

Michele is a dedicated classroom teacher and parent educator with a BA in Psychology and Sociology from Western Washington University and an MSEd in Early Childhood Education from Hunter College. In addition, she is a certified kids yoga instructor, integrating movement and mindfulness into her work with children. With professional credentials in family systems and conflict resolution from Cornell and Temple University, Michele brings a compassionate, evidence-based approach to supporting families during their critical early developmental years.

In 2018, she moved to Mill Valley with her husband and two children and enjoys paddle boarding, skiing, yoga, and hiking—activities that reflect her belief in balance, wellness, and lifelong learning. Deeply committed to her community, Michele volunteers for her childrens' schools and serves as a board member and coach for Mill Valley Softball, where she emphasizes teamwork, confidence, and leadership.

Nicole has two children at Old Mill School and one preschooler who will join them soon. After growing up in Southern California, Nicole journeyed north to the Bay Area in 2002 to attend UC Berkeley and she's been here ever since. Nicole and her family moved to Mill Valley in 2018 and she is so grateful to call this wonderful town her home. Her work experience is diverse - ad sales at Google, founder of a women's apparel brand, stay-at-home-mom and now a realtor at Compass. Nicole loves volunteering at her kids' schools and is thrilled to be expanding her contribution to the community through her role at Kiddo!. 

Hillary is a dedicated professional and active community member who grew up in the Midwest and attended Indiana University. After completing her degree, she launched a career in advertising at Conde Nast in New York City before making her way to the West Coast. In 2014, Hillary and her husband settled in Mill Valley, where they are raising their two young sons, who attend Old Mill School.

With a strong appreciation for education, inspired by her mother’s 30-year career as a public grade school teacher, Hillary is an enthusiastic volunteer, actively supporting her children’s school and classrooms. 

In her free time, Hillary loves skiing, hiking with her dog, playing tennis and embracing the outdoor lifestyle that Mill Valley offers.

Daisy is a mom of three sons who all attend Park School. She grew up on both the East Coast and in Northern California, attended Duke for undergrad and UCLA for graduate school. She has a PhD in psychology and spent her career as a scientist studying the effects of stress on the body, most recently as a professor at UCSF. She now serves as a corporate psychologist - advising companies, giving talks, and coaching executives. In her free time she can be found hiking, biking, or on the tennis court.

Elizabeth Borges (Lizzie) grew up in both the Bay Area and Washington, D.C. She moved to Mill Valley in 2020 and lives with her wife, Natalie, and children Parker (at Strawberry Point) and Charlie (not yet in the district). She has her BA in Psychology from Princeton.

Lizzie has worked in HR leadership for a several global technology companies, with expertise in employee engagement, organizational culture, learning and development, and DEI. She currently works for Presidio, a global digital solutions and services provider. She recently served on the planning committee for Every Voice, Princeton’s affinity conference for LGBT alumni, and is excited to get involved with Kiddo!.

Willa is an arts educator and editorial illustrator with two children attending Strawberry Point. Before settling in Marin, she lived all over the country, growing up in Seattle and later living in New Orleans, Austin, Boston, Oakland, and Brooklyn. Willa attended undergrad at Loyola University New Orleans, where she studied sociology and art, and Harvard University, where she studied education, with a specialization in arts learning. She taught in under-resourced schools for 10 years and went on to design creative learning curricula for schools and community projects. Most recently, Willa applied this experience as creative director and co-lead of a family-oriented climate organization in New York. Willa loves creative projects, hiking, painting, singing, and listening to classical music with her family.

Ian was born and raised in the Hudson Valley of New York and studied at Wheaton College (MA) and UCLA. He moved to the Bay Area in 2012 to pursue a career reducing carbon emissions by expanding access to electric mobility. He now lives in the hills above Tam Valley Elementary with his wife, Khobi, and their two children, Lowe and Clementine. Since settling in Marin in 2019, Ian has become active in the community through Safe Routes to School, Mill Valley’s Traffic and Mobility Advisory Committee, and as a founding member of Early Education Marin, a 501(c)(3) dedicated to preserving equitable access to public education for the youngest learners. The child of an educator and a museum curator, Ian believes education and the arts go together like PB&J.