Allison grew up in Massachusetts and after living for over a decade in New York she moved back and now lives in Needham, MA with her husband, daughter (born in 2014) and dog Noodle. Allison has a Masters in Public Administration and currently works in the healthcare industry. Allison is passionate about the work she does especially with third party reproduction and helping others create their own families. Allison volunteers for the Boston Children's Hospital League where she serves on their board. When not working, she can be found traveling, reading or eating too many french fries.

Originally from Brooklyn, New York, Amber has lived in the Greater Boston area for double digits now. In previous years she spent her time commuting for auditions and SAG-AFTRA work between New York City and Boston. In May 2020, she became a mom to her daughter, who has kept her on her toes - and brings her joy ever since. Constantly on the lookout for "ways to elevate her every day," and yours too, she completed her yoga teacher training in 2021. An important reminder to find and create movement each and every day. Which is easy enough, with her love for - and a household full of music. From Biggie to Beethoven, to Billie Holiday and beyond, there's always sounds and dance parties to be had. Always keeping an eye out for creative adventures in and around New England, Amber will jump at any chance to visit the local farms to see the goats and simply be outdoors. Otherwise, she's often found by the window, calligraphy pen in hand, practicing her favorite craft. After enjoying a hiatus from the restaurant & hospitality industry while being a SAHM mom, Amber is currently working — and learning — in the world of tech. Amber will always hype: brunch and simply ALL food, dancing — even in the grocery store, travel and any chance to be at the beach. You can miss her with: cold wet weather (even though she was born in January?!) and horror movies. Look for more thoughts and musings from Amber at www.DivAmber.com.

Angie was born and raised in Panama and attended college in Massachusetts, after which she took a couple of years to work in Boston and enjoy the nightlife before attending law school. Soon after becoming an attorney, Angie got married to the love of her life. They set down roots in Jamaica Plain, where they welcomed their firstborn, Henry, in 2012. Angie now lives in Nahant with her husband and two children (little Eloisa was born in 2015) as well as their rescue Boxer dog, Hobie. Angie is passionate about public interest law and serves as the pro bono director at Veterans Legal Services, a nonprofit legal services firm serving Massachusetts military veterans. Angie is also a certified life and leadership coach and loves supporting women and mothers on their journeys in their personal and professional lives. In addition to feeling honored to be a contributing writer for Boston Moms, Angie also enjoys writing in, and translating Boston Moms articles into, Spanish — she is a firm believer in ensuring every Boston mom feels like she/they belong here!

Ashley is a Virginia native who moved to Boston — sight unseen — for a library science graduate degree she’s never exactly used. Within a year, she met her husband, a nerdy but handsome health economist. They planted roots in Arlington, MA, had three baby boys (2012, 2015, 2021), and entered the world of foster parenting in between. Ashley spends her days picking up Legos, freelance writing and editing, swimming at Walden Pond, and binge eating dark chocolate when her kids have their backs turned.

This writer has been brought to you today by copious amounts of caffeine and dry shampoo. Between raising two very active kiddos and two even more active beagles with her husband in Kingston, MA; Brittany has learned to take each hour as it comes. Not easy for a self-confessed Type A over planner. After earning her bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Suffolk University, she spent a few years in the marketing world before returning to school to earn a post-baccalaureate degree in Health Education. One month after completing her coursework, she and her husband welcomed their first child and she has been the primary caregiver for her children ever since. When she isn’t chasing kids or dogs, Brittany can be found in her home office where she works as an Operational Management Consultant, or in the kitchen coming up with new recipes her kids will actually want to eat. You can follow her kitchen adventures on Instagram at @thekidsateittoo.

Courtney was raised a Navy brat, growing up in Washington, South Carolina, and Virginia before her family put their roots down in Florida. She studied at Loyola University New Orleans earning her degree in communications PR with a minor in English, and she earned her master's in marketing from SNHU. She moved to the Boston area in 2008, where she met and married her partner-in-crime, John. Mother of Jackson, 5, and stepmom to two 16-year-olds (boy and girl) and dog mom to Riley. Courtney is raising her family with a love of the outdoors, scary movies, and lots of laughs. Courtney works corporate communications/marketing/pr and lives on the South Shore. She has a passion for cooking and traveling. She volunteers her time as a Gold Award advisor for the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts and serves on the planning gala committee for South Shore Health. She loves days that start with a latte and end with champagne.

Courtney grew up in Hopkinton, Massachusetts which is where she developed a lifelong love of running. She went on to run at UMass Dartmouth where she met her future husband Matt. They are raising three boys (Patrick, 2018, Connor 2019, and Cole 2022) on the South Shore. After working as a registered nurse in a local hospital for years, Courtney made the leap to full time stay at home mom in 2020. Courtney loves the outdoors, is passionate about health and fitness and enjoys cooking for her family. When she isn’t running or chasing three energetic boys around, she blogs at www.sincerely-Sullivan.com- where she shares ideas and activities for moms. She is also the mom of a child with food allergies, which she shares about on her social media to help bring more awareness to food allergies.

Daniela was raised in Florida but has called Massachusetts home for a good chunk of her life. She has a BA in Health: Science, Society and Policy and a Masters in International Economics and Finance. She and her husband live in Melrose with their three kids. When she is not working as a program manager for her full-time job, Daniela is focused on running her two businesses that she co-owns with her husband (SOLMA & Stove Oven Grill). Her parents emigrated from Colombia, so Daniela is a first generation American and enjoys finding ways to incorporate Colombian traditions and the Spanish language into her everyday life in an effort to raise her children bilingual. Daniela enjoys trying new restaurants, being the CTT (Chief Taste Tester) of her husband’s cooking, and reading. She loves meeting new friends, traveling and is always up to host any celebration or embark on an adventure.

Danielle is a born and raised resident of the North Shore. Growing up in Everett, she continually crept further north eventually landing in Manchester by the Sea. Danielle spends her days with her girls Madelyn and Mila (7 years between them). They keep her busy riding bikes and sewing costumes. She believes regenerative agriculture is the key to a healthy future and attempts to grow her own food every year with minimal success. When she’s not focused on the girls or the garden, you can find her nerding around the office. With 20 years’ experience in legal administration and corporate compliance, her career passion is assisting non-profits with governance and risk management. In her absolutely 100% free personal time, you will not be able to find her as she’ll be on a mountain trail with no cell service.

Danielle Ricci was lucky enough to grow up in Salisbury, MA with the beach as her playground. Danielle received her B.A. in English and Studio Arts at Stonehill College where she pitched for their softball team. She earned her M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction and her Ph.D. in Leadership in Schooling from UMass Lowell. Danielle is currently a high school principal where her background as an athlete has helped her to keep the concept of teamwork at the heart of her practice. Her expertise and research is in cultivating collaborative cultures. Danielle currently lives in Merrimac, MA with her husband and five children - Abigail (2015), Grace (2017), Emilia (2020), and twins Madelyn and Ryan (2023)! When she's not juggling life as a working mom, Danielle loves listening to audiobooks, writing, walking, visiting MLB baseball parks, and cold-water exposure - yes, she swims in the Atlantic year-round!

At parties, Deanna can often be found hanging out with family pets. She follows her children around with a camera like the paparazzi, is pretty sure that 97% of her blood stream is made of coffee, and her laundry is never done.

Gia is a native of Milton, MA. After attending Providence College for her B.S. in Business Management, she followed her lifelong dream of moving to New York City. She ended up landing in Queens for the majority of her 20’s where she went back to school to become a teacher, obtaining a Masters in Early Education. After becoming a part of the staff as a founding teacher of a brand new charter school in Brooklyn, Gia eventually made her way back to MA taking on a new role as an ESL teacher at an elementary school in Somerville. While Gia is no longer currently in the classroom, she has two of the most adorable co-workers in her most challenging but favorite job yet, SAHM to her two kids, Enzo and Chiara. Gia is thrilled to be joining the Boston Mom’s community and hopes to make an impact and connections that will last for years to come. Gia loves all things music, primarily live music, karaoke, and playing the drums. Luckily Gia’s husband Andrew, indulges her in this department as they performed a few songs at their wedding in 2018 together (Andrew on bass guitar, Gia on drums), as well as a riveting karaoke performance of “Shoop” by Gia. Reading, manically decluttering, planning parties, and all things 90’s are other things Gia can be found enjoying.

Jennifer Pierce (Jenn) is a 44 year old mom of 4 living north of Boston. Jenn was born and raised in Massachusetts, having grown up in the metrowest part of the state in Marlborough. She attended Elmira College in Elmira, NY, earning her bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and Education. She later completed her Master’s Degree through American International College in Springfield, MA. For 17 years, Jenn worked in education, starting in Speech and Language and then moving into a classroom teacher role. She taught Kindergarten and Third Grade, but spent the majority of her years teaching First Grade. Upon having her fourth child in 2018, Jenn took a break from teaching to stay home with her children. Since then, Jenn has returned to work part time in her other passion: dance! She is a dance teacher at Encore Dance Academy in Reading, teaching preschool and elementary school children in their First Steps programs. Jenn is married to her husband of 15 years, Matthew, and they have four children together-two boys, ages 13 and 11, and two girls, ages 8 and 5. They also have a 4-year-old fur baby, a Goldendoodle named Charlie. They love living close to Boston and spending time in the city and in the surrounding areas of New England. They frequently vacation on the Cape and on Ossipee Lake in New Hampshire. Jenn is passionate about her family, education, and New England sports teams! An avid reader, you will often find her with her Kindle in one hand (and probably a coffee in the other!). Jenn loves to share things that have worked well with her in her parenting journey and learning from others as she navigates each new age and stage with her children. In her spare time, she volunteers at her children’s school and as a Girl Scout leader for her daughter’s troop. Jenn is looking forward to connecting with you all through Boston Moms!

Kristen is Southern by birth but has called Boston home since 2008. Unlike most Boston natives, she still really loves the snow and cold. She and her husband have two energetic and kind sons (2013, 2014) and a sassy baby girl (2016). Kristen jokes that she has a Master's degree in laundry and a PhD in conflict resolution — which she uses far more than her actual physics and politics degrees. After seven years as a stay-at-home mom, Kristen went back to work full-time in 2021, and has found that incredibly life-giving while also an additional "juggle." In her "spare" time, she runs her own business (Murph&Moose), serves on multiple school committees, and runs half marathons. Her passion is seeing moms feel comfortable in their own skin and less alone in the chaos that is motherhood. Loves: gardening, languages, coffee, running, time with her girlfriends, and the rare moments of silence when all three children are (finally) in bed. Dislikes: daylight saving time, non-washable markers, and noisy neighbors who disrupt her rare moments of silence.

Krystal is a Massachusetts native who grew up in the 'burbs and is now loving the city life in Roslindale with her husband and 3 boys (9, 6, and 1). She and her husband met downtown working at a restaurant together, and since then their love of restaurants has kept their date nights exciting as they try out the latest places. Learning Spanish has been something Krystal has loved ever since middle school, and that has become her passion as a Spanish teacher, wife to a Salvadoran, and mother raising her children bilingual. Loves: family, friends, playing with her kids, a comfy hoodie on the beach when the sun goes down, nachos, baking, Christmas movies. Not so much: loud music, putting away laundry, terrible threes, and black pepper.

Originally from Moscow, Maria has lived in the Boston area since grade school. She attended Boston Latin, where she met her husband, and then graduated from Northeastern University. Maria now lives in the vibrant neighborhood of Roslindale with her husband and two kids (born in 2015 and 2020). She works as clinical pharmacist by day and runs the Roslindale Littles Facebook group in her free time. Prompted by the pandemic, she dove headfirst into finding her “Unicorn Space” outside of working and momming. She rediscovered her love of writing and one day she hopes to publish a children’s book that showcases her family's culture. Most days you can find her chasing her super active kids around the garden while she listens to a never ending TBR list of audiobooks. Likes: tea, cats, yoga, hiking, her Peloton, exploring, reading, gardening and meeting new people. 🙂

Marianna Pease is a divorced single mom by day and a writer by night. After going through a divorce while navigating the pandemic during new motherhood, she has written a book about her emotional healing in hopes to give back to others so they might have a guiding light or glimmer of hope (forthcoming). Follow her journey on instagram @heypandemicmom. Additionally, she runs the long-time vintage clothing store www.oonascollection.com. Visit her site www.marinnapease.com. She lives in Boston with her daughter.

Meghan is the proud Owner of Boston Moms. To read more about Meghan, click here. 

Michal is a Single Mother by Choice to a double-donor miracle baby, Alma born in 2020, who was conceived in the Ukraine on March 10th, 2020 (you remember THAT week). Originally from Israel, Michal has been in the USA since 2004, with 9 of those in the Boston area – six as a grad student (many lifetimes ago) and three as a mom, non-consecutively. Getting to motherhood a little later in life, Michal holds a PhD in Political Science from Boston University and has been working in non-profit fundraising since 2011 – currently at Northeastern University, where she is setting her sights high (and far), planning to work there long enough to be able to get Alma through college for free! Michal and Alma live in Waltham, right next door to Alma's grandparents, with their beloved mutt, Grizzly. Michal loves the door motherhood has opened for her in building her and Alma’s community, surrounding them both with new friends and is excited to share her experience and diverse perspectives with the larger Boston Moms community! https://bostonmoms.com/author/michal-biletzki/

Michelle is a lifelong New Englander who lives in Stoneham and works in Charlestown. She is a preschool teacher and Assistant Director at a small private preschool and holds a master’s degree in early childhood education, which has come in useful at both work and home. She has a supportive stay-at-home-dad for a husband and is a mom of five children. She has three boys born in 2005, 2007 and 2008, plus two girls born in 2012 and 2015. Michelle teaches infant and toddler classes for early education teachers and is an adjunct professor for The School Of Mom. She also runs her own business, The Parenting Survival Expert, offering parenting tips and support. In her spare time, she can be found reading a murder mystery novel, sipping far too much coffee, and dreaming of a home in the mountains.

Ranessa is a Boston native who grew up in Charlestown and never gets tired of exploring the city. She now lives north of Boston with her husband, two kids, and two mischievous pugs. Ranessa earned her master’s degree in elementary education and licensure in early childhood education. She currently works as an Academic Interventionist and Freelance Writer. Ranessa loves writing about parenting tweens, exploring New England, health, and self-care. When not writing or reading, you can find her watching reality TV, eating chocolate, attending her kids’ sporting events, and dreaming about the beach.

Samantha is a Boston native who recently moved back to MA after ten years in the DC area. A graduate of Boston University, Samantha has spent her career in the hospitality industry, recently leaving her corporate hotel job to start her own business, consulting as a meeting planner. She lives in Franklin with her husband, son (2020) and daughter (2022). Samantha loves going to the beach, reading and going out to eat. Coffee and s’mores are her two primary food groups.

Sarah grew up in Connecticut, but Massachusetts has always felt like a second home with extended family across the state. With a master's in public health and a lifelong passion for healthcare, Sarah moved to Boston after graduation. She is a fierce advocate for better access and reducing the complexities of the healthcare system. Sarah met her husband covered in sweat and lifting weights at a local CrossFit gym (talk about first impressions!). They adopted a rescue pup from Mississippi and welcomed their daughter in 2021. After nearly a decade of city living, Sarah and her family headed to the Metro West area to start a new adventure in the suburbs. Sarah has volunteered for Community Consulting Teams of Boston (CCT), offering pro bono management consulting to Boston-area nonprofits, and she served a three-year term on the board. She is an alumna member of the Kappa Delta sorority and has served as an advisor to the Northeastern chapter since 2014.

Sarah grew up in Rhode Island and now lives in West Bridgewater, making brief stops in Quincy, Fall River, and East Bridgewater, along the way. She made the leap from Rhode Island to Massachusetts way back in 1999 when she decided to pursue a teaching degree at Boston University. She chose her career in 1987 and is currently teaching high school English to 10th and 12th graders, fulfilling a 6-year-old’s dream at the age of 22, a proclamation that often brings forth snickers from her students. She became a mother for the first time in 2016 to her daughter Cecilia, then doubled down in late 2018 with the birth of her second daughter, Adelaide. She currently lives with her husband, Jason, their dog, Nanook, their cat, Moxie, and five chickens. They share a home with her parents, who live above them and also provide the most amazing childcare for Ceci and Addie. Sarah couldn’t live without her family, her insulin pump (shout out to other T1D mamas), and Starbucks iced chai lattes. She could live without angry people, essay grading, and diaper changing.

Sophia Moon is an artist, mom, and multi passionate creative. 2018, she opened Essem Art Studio where she found a niche creating magical art programming for kids and families in her community. Her mission is to spark joy and cultivate creative confidence in artists of all ages. When she is not teaching or creating something, she likes to cozy up with a good book, tweak recipes with healthy subs, and walk around town with her husband and daughter. Sophia is the host of the Boston chapter of CreativeMornings and serves on the board for the Charlestown Mothers Association and Boys & Girls Club Charlestown.

Stephanie is a New Jersey native who moved to Boston "just for college" almost 15 years ago. She lived in the city for both undergrad and graduate school, and works in Maternal-Child Health as a Clinical Researcher. Along the way, she met her husband, a South Shore native, and never did wind up moving back home. They live on the South Shore with their three boys (born in 2017, 2019, and 2023) and their first baby, a 10-year-old Plott Hound Mix named Cami. Stephanie is passionate about the work she does in the Maternal-Child Health field, particularly birth equity, access to maternal mental health resources, and support for families with children with complex medical conditions. She also enjoys sharing her experience of motherhood with chronic illness and living with Multiple Sclerosis over on linenandlittles.com. When she's not working or blogging, you can find Stephanie in the kitchen, babywearing while chasing two preschoolers around on their scooters, or dreaming of her next beach day.

Stepheny was primarily raised in Maine after moving around as a young child since her father was in the Navy. She came to Boston in 2013 for work excited to be part of the city lifestyle instead of the small town she grew up in. After years of living in the city, she and her husband Steve moved to Dedham in the summer of 2022 shortly before welcoming their first child, William. She has spent most of her career working in various areas of retail and e-commerce, which has made her incredibly passionate about small and local businesses. However, she has been embracing being a stay-at-home mom since her son was born. Her hobbies include crafting (knitting and crocheting, as of late), rediscovering her love of reading when she can sneak it in during nap time, and finally having the opportunity to learn how to garden. Stepheny is looking forward to living out her high school dream of being a writer and having more opportunities to meet and connect with local moms.

Torry grew up in Needham where she currently lives with her husband and three children. Torry earned her BA in Communications from Boston College and her MBA from University of Massachusetts, Boston. Torry returns to UMASS Boston every year as a guest lecturer and enjoys being back on campus to work with students. Torry is the 4th generation co‐owner of her family food distribution business, Katsiroubas Bros. Torry took the helm of her family business alongside her brother Ted after their father Nick passed away from ALS in 2013 in honor of whom she founded the Nick Katsiroubas Foundation. The mission of the Nick Katsiroubas Foundation is to continue her father’s legacy of giving with its current mission to support food insecurity in the community. In 2022, Torry Co-Founded, Morrissey Market a local co-packer for various grocery and food as medicine programs. Torry is passionate about mentoring entrepreneurs, especially women and students, to start small businesses and bring products to market. Torry serves on the Massachusetts Food Policy Council and also on the Advisory Board for the Beth Israel Hospital in Needham. Torry enjoys spending time outdoors with her family - and taking time for herself to practice yoga, meditate and write. Torry never leaves home without a good book in her bag!