Amanda Meady is a working mom and the mother of an adorable, high energy young girl. She has lived in central Mass the majority of her life, currently residing in Barre. Amanda became a mother in 2018. She and her little one enjoy local parks, hiking trails, splash pads in the summer, fairs and festivals! As someone who now works in the schools, she has the ability to spend the majority of the summer with her daughter and they recently started exploring more activities in the area. Her daughter said her favorite place so far is Davis Farmland!

Ann was born and raised in central MA! Ann attended Worcester State University for her undergraduate degree in psychology, and recently completed her masters in special education from Endicott College. Ann is a mother of two, Emma (2021) and Mikey (2023). She is also a dog mom to the best German Shepherd pup Brody! During the day, Ann is a special education teacher working with elementary school children who have social and emotional needs. When she's not at work, Ann is often either spending time with her children, or is enjoying a winery with her husband Mike. Headshot generously provided by Stella Grae Photography

Ari is a native of Princeton, MA and now resides in Holden with her husband and two children, after years of working in LA's TV industry. This certified yoga teacher is the voice behind The Good Getter - a local lifestyle community that touches on all-things motherhood, mindfulness, healthy living, local eateries and hot spots... and her love for dance! When she’s not working as a full-time social media manager or hanging out with her fam, she can be found shaking it at a Zumba class, adventuring in Maine or scoping out the best coffee in the area.

Asha is a woman in her 30s living in Massachusetts since 2013. She is a mom to her son and dog, and a wife. She has been a freelance photo stylist since 2019, and LOVES her job. She likes to describe her job as "I make pretty sets or outfits, and a photographer takes photos of them." She recently became a certified yoga teacher, wanting to spread mindfulness to everyone, especially moms. When She’s not working, her favorite thing is shopping for her son and herself. She loves spaghetti, yoga, iced coffee/lattes, and wine. She’s been in Central Mass since 2018 and loves that there are always different festivals and fairs to bring the little one to.

Autumn grew up in the suburbs of Boston and moved to Central Mass in 2014. Autumn and her husband James got married in 2013. Autumn is a mom of two, Owen and Molly. Autumn loves to travel and is always planning her next trip. She has two cats named Opie and Tig. Autumn loves to bake and try new recipes in the kitchen. She enjoys craft and home improvement projects and is known for taking on too much (like painting her kitchen cabinets at 7months pregnant). Autumn and her family now live in Shrewsbury.

Billie is a Central Mass native and resides there with her husband and two children. She enjoys going on adventures and finding new family friendly places to explore. She is also a Girl Scout Troop leader and local cookie expert! She is passionate about motherhood and making impactful memories. Headshot generously provided by Jenna Rose Photography

Carly is a fun lovin' Aussie who moved to Central Mass 2.5 years ago after 15 years of gallivanting through Europe and South America. She's now settled into living the American Dream and teaching 5th grade up near the New Hampshire border. Carly and hubby Jermaine welcomed a baby girl, Ximena, at the beginning of 2023.

Cassinda is a boy mama (Henry 2020, Noah 2021) who lives in Southbridge MA. She works full time as a daycare teacher to littles and loves it. In her spare time, you can find her reading thriller or romance novels, using her cricut or hiking with her boys. She understands the good, the bad and the ugly of mama-hood. She is an extroverted introvert and an enneagram 2! She can’t wait to make more connections with mamas and put herself out there a little more! Headshot generously provided by Stella Grae Photography

Jillian lives in Hudson, MA with her husband, son and dog Dino. Jillian is a mom to her human son, Jacob who was born in 2020 (yup that’s right a pandemic baby) and her fur baby Dino, which her and her husband adopted in 2018. Jillian is a full time stay at home mom and works part time at T.J. Maxx. She likes to play softball and plays in a woman’s league in Hudson. Jillian also makes deco mesh wreaths for holidays and seasons. Jillian loves the beach and sitting by the pool. She also LOVES going on cruises with her family. Being a mom is the most rewarding and frustrating job in the whole world and Jillian is so lucky to be able to do it every day. Headshot generously provided by Stella Grae Photography

Kate Hayes was born and raised in western MA, before heading to college in Boston to study neuroscience. After graduation, she lived in NYC for nearly a decade and CT for two years, before moving to Shrewsbury in 2021. She has a 4 year old daughter and a 2 year old son. Kate is a full-time working mom, leading the corporate leadership development programs at Echoing Green, a global leadership accelerator. Outside of her day job, she is a trained leadership coach and facilitator who loves to work with moms. She runs a local moms group in Shrewsbury, focused on connecting moms through deeply engaging conversations. When she’s not working, she loves to travel the world, cook her way through her cookbook collection, practice yoga, and spend time with her adorable children and husband. Headshot generously provided by Stella Grae Photography

Katharine lives in Hudson, MA with her husband, daughter Waylen (2019) and son River (2021). Katharine was previously a school nurse for children with developmental disabilities for 13 years and is now a nurse at a group home for adults with intellectual disabilities. Katharine loves to spend as much time at the beach as possible in the summer months. You can often find her walking in downtown Hudson, exploring local hiking trails, and local breweries with her family. Katharine belongs to a group made up of local women that enjoy craft beer. It's called Worcester Girls Pint Out. Headshot generously provided by Jenna Rose Photography

Katy MacQueen is a mom of two girls, born in 2019 and 2021. She grew up in Rhode Island, then made her way to Massachusetts for graduate school and never left. After living in Boston for 6 years, she settled down in Central Massachusetts with her husband, where they've been living since 2017. Their three favorite places to visit in Central Mass are: Davis Farmland, Marion’s Camp (Sutton’s Town Beach), and West End Creamery (adventure park, ice cream, and the best hill rolling!). Katy currently works part time outside the home and thoroughly enjoys her other days at home with her girls!

Krista was raised in North Attleboro, MA. After moving around a bit, she settled back in North Attleboro where she now lives with her husband Rob, son Gavin (2020), and daughter Cassidy (2022). She has her bachelors in Psychology and a second degree in Communications although she’s currently a stay at home mom. Before becoming a mom, Krista and her husband have traveled to over 15 countries. While they haven’t left the country yet with the kids, they enjoy traveling to places around the U.S. During the day, Krista thrives on being the “stay at home mom who’s never at home”. She loves exploring new places with her kids and is always finding fun things to keep everyone busy. Though her life is very crazy with two toddlers, she feels so lucky to be able to spend this time at home with them! Headshot generously provided by Jenna Rose Photography

Laura McCarthy-Ha grew up in Connecticut, went to college in Worcester (yay Clarkies!) and returned to central MA 6 years ago after 10 years in DC. She's passionate about Early Childhood Education and loves to teach preschool. Right now, she stays home applying that passion to helping her 5 and 2.5 year old daughters grow. She loves baking, musical theater, being outside, and getting lost in the stories of books or tv shows.

Laurelle Farrell is a wedding and portrait photographer behind AR Images in Marlborough MA. She also provides photographic and strategic social marketing and web solutions for various small businesses locally and across the country. Laurelle is the co-owner of Timeless Bridal Creations which provides alternative bouquets and decor for brides to be. Laurelle lives in Marlborough with her husband Jon, daughter Amelia and pups Taylor and Bella. When she isn’t chasing her toddler around she can usually be found snuggled up in fuzzy socks with a good book, or enjoying her favorite ice cream.

Originally from Philadelphia, Lauren now lives in Bolton with her husband and two young boys born in 2019 and 2023. She landed in Central Mass after attending college in Boston, meeting her husband, and then slowly moving west with stops in Cambridge, Newton, and Southborough. An early childhood educator for over 20 years, Lauren is currently the associate director of a preschool. She is passionate about high-quality education for young children. Lauren enjoys puzzles, game nights, home improvement projects, naps, and low-key gatherings with friends. She can usually tell you the closest ice cream spot given a location between Boston and Central Mass. Lauren is also a dedicated and unabashed Hanson fan.

Lea is a woodworker, homeschooler, and writer who lives in Worcester, Massachusetts with her husband and two daughters. Since 2013 she has owned a business that sells handmade Montessori materials and loves all things about the outdoors, fermented foods, science and insects.

Lindsey Ford lives in a cozy home in S. Grafton with her husband and son (born in 2015) and their cat. She works for the Psychiatry department at UMass Chan Medical School. Aside from working and developing in her career, she loves being with her family and friends. Her husband, son, and she are always “out and about” looking for new foods, adventures, and places to go. She found herself getting involved with Central Mass Mom for multiple reasons, but I love to connect with other Moms. We all have our strengths and challenges, but when we come together, those challenges are set aside and we have great times and meet other new friends. I love being a part of Central Mass Mom and I look forward to more events and meeting new friends.

Maggie has called Ayer home for over a decade after originally coming to Massachusetts from Syracuse, NY for college. She lives there with her husband, their two kids and two dogs. You can find her out hiking (okay, nature walking) on local trails, kayaking on one of the many local ponds and lakes, or visiting a coffee shop or brewery. Maggie enjoys being a stay-at-home mom and loves finding ways to be engaged in the local community, from coaching soccer to volunteering in the school library. She also likes supporting her husband's business, Still River Financial Planning, on the social media front. A big part of Maggie's story is being diagnosed with breast cancer at age 24. While she is many years out from her diagnosis and cancer free, it will never stop being a defining part of her life (and she is always happy to support anyone going through it - seriously, please reach out).

Mary is an adventure-seeking mom, swim coach, and educator who thrives somewhere between the pool deck, the classroom, and everywhere with two busy kids. She works in special education and is passionate about movement, mindset, and helping kids grow into who they’re meant to be. When she’s not coaching or teaching, she’s working on her first novel, getting outside whenever she can, or enjoying time with her boys. Headshot generously provided by Jenna Rose Photography

Mindy was born and raised in San Francisco, CA, she went to collage in Salem, OR where she met her husband (married 12 years). Mindy is a transplant to Charlton, MA and has a 1 year old son. Prior to becoming a mom, Mindy worked as a Juvenile Probation Officer and most recently as a Victim Witness Advocate for the Attorney General's Office. In her spare time, she loves reading, watching Survivor and Great British Bake Off while snuggling with her 3 kitties-Roxy, Sawyer and Merlin. Mindy loves living in MA because it is so rich with history and culture. She enjoys taking walking tours, visiting museums and seeing Broadway shows.

Robin has been the Editorial Director at Central Mass Mom since 2023. She grew up and resides in a small Central Mass town with her husband, their four children, and three cats. She is a homeschooling mama (5+ years) to her 10-year-old twins, a 6-year-old, and a 4-year-old. Her husband always says she is the happiest when she is by the ocean with her nose in a good book. You can also find her behind the camera lens capturing photos, doing High Fitness at the gym, and camping all summer long! Headshot generously provided by Jenna Rose Photography

Sam is a legal professional of 14 years currently working full time as a Privacy Program Manager. She has been married to her wonderful husband of 9 years and has a 2 year old daughter who was born on Christmas day (she was a month early!) and is expecting a second daughter this summer. She is a huge animal lover and is a licensed volunteer wildlife rehabber for the state of MA rehabbing bats and rabbits. She loves supporting small businesses whenever possible and runs her own small business called Shop Small with Sam where she helps connect consumers, small businesses, and local artisans/vendors in Massachusetts and surrounding states by providing various services like marketing, promotions, networking opportunities, and creating a market for people's goods by hosting events and providing product placement opportunities.

Stacey Kenneally is mom to three amazing kiddos Gregory (7), William (4) and Caroline (21 months). Her husband and she fell upon central mass realizing they wanted to start their family with more space than the big towns they grew up in and have not looked back since leaving their condo in the city almost 10 years ago. When she is not with her children, she enjoys reading, baking, crafting with her Cricut, playing soccer and being outside.

Tina, a devoted mom of two boys, Thomas (2015) and Lucas (2017), resides in Hopkinton, MA with her college sweetheart, Mark, and their rescue dog. Balancing her roles as a mother, wife, and business owner, she embraces the joyful chaos of it all. Tina proudly owns two businesses: Breastfeeding Balance, LLC, and The Herd, LLC, which she co-founded with another local mom. Both ventures serve as essential prenatal and postpartum resources for women and their families. As a certified lactation educator, Tina is passionate about guiding new families through the postpartum journey, breastfeeding, and beyond, offering invaluable support every step of the way. Headshot generously provided by Stella Grae Photography

Tori is a family law attorney based in the Worcester area and a former public high school teacher. Although she is a South Shore native, Tori has called Central Mass home for nearly a decade. She lives in Northern Worcester County with her husband and their two young children (a daughter born in 2020 and a son born in 2022). Tori is passionate about accessibility and inclusion, family preservation, child welfare, and public service. She is thrilled to be part of the Central Mass Mom community and to connect with other moms. Headshot generously provided by Jenna Rose Photography

Tracey Faraday is mom to a two-year-old little guy and is solidifying her boy mom status with her second baby due early 2025. Her husband and she are both from Central Mass and love the area, including all the kid friendly activities around. Outside of being a mom, she is a former teacher turned board-certified health coach for moms. She helps toddler moms rediscover what “healthy” looks like despite the never-ending to-do list and the overwhelming mental load that comes with being the default parent. Her philosophy is to do this all WITHOUT mom guilt. She loves supporting other mamas as they navigate finding time for themselves in the craziness that is mom life.

Viktoriya was born in Ukraine, raised in Massachusetts, and now resides in Northborough, MA with her son, Greyson (2019). She completed a B.A. in Communication/Public Relations at Worcester State, and then an MBA from Bentley University. After spending nearly a decade coaching gymnastics, she now works full-time in HR for a med-tech company. Viktoriya loves to travel, spend time at the beach, and enjoys a competitive game night with friends! Headshot generously provided by Jenna Rose Photography