About Us
Our Mission:
Tucson Moms is dedicated to providing support to children and their care givers through friendship, playgroups, education, community outreach, and volunteering within a casual, family-focused environment.
Tucson Moms History
Tucson Moms was started in 2000 by two moms; Lisa Locke and Elizabeth Boccardo. Lisa moved to Tucson from Northern California and started looking for a support group immediately. Not having much luck, she suggested to a group of moms she had connected with to start up a group here in town to offer support, guidance and friendship to the Tucson community. From this idea, the very first Tucson Moms playgroup was born! All of the women committed to volunteering and helping get the fledgling group off the ground.
In its first year, Tucson Moms was quickly established as a non-profit organization, and a website, brochure and newsletter were started within the first few months. The brochure was distributed throughout town much like it is today; to pediatrician offices, libraries, park and recreation classes, and the like. Many community groups and businesses were supportive with helping hand out the brochure, but word of mouth is what really grew Tucson Moms and in the first year, over 100 moms became members.
Playgroups were formed based on location and the year a child was born. These first groups met at Udall, Fort Lowell, and Mehl Park and were for babies born in 1997, 1998, and 1999. It's hard to believe some of those babies are in high school now! A regular Moms Night Out, an evening educational series, yearly community project, and regular philanthropic activieis followed to help add to the Tucson Mom experience.
Today, we operate very much in the same way we did in the year 2000. We offer support and friendship to moms, children and the entire family as well as philanthropic support to the Tucson non-profit community. We hope you and your children will join us!
Meet Our Co-Directors
Shayna has served as the Tucson Moms Community Outreach Director as well as the East 2018 playgroup leader for the past two years.
Shayna is a Tucson native who earned her Master’s degree in Education from the University of Arizona. Before becoming a stay at home mom, she worked as a high school science teacher and dance team instructor.
In addition to spending time with her family, Shayna enjoys capoeira, tutoring math, and volunteering for Make a Wish Foundation. Joining Tucson Moms has allowed her to form lasting friendships and has given her the opportunity to meet wonderful people in our community.
Shayna Walton
Elyse Marshall
Elyse has been an active member of Tucson Moms for the past four years serving as co-leader of the East All Ages group as well as holding the position of registrar on the Tucson Moms board.
An Arizona native, Elyse was born and raised in Phoenix. She received a degree in nutrition at The University of Arizona and decided to stay in Tucson after graduation.
Married to Kevin for nine years, they have two beautiful, fun loving children, Hanna and Wyatt. Together they enjoy family hikes and cheering on their favorite football teams. Elyse also enjoys cooking and baking.
Passionate about community service, Elyse is a member of the Junior League of Tucson and 100+Women Who Care Tucson. She has found Tucson Moms to be an important support system and is excited about sharing it with others.
Tucson Moms Volunteers
Board of Directors:
February 2019 - January 2020
Officers
Co-Director/Chair
Treasurer
Registrar
Secretary
Directors
Community Outreach Director
Education Coordinator
New Member Development Director
Newsletter Co-Editor
Paralegal Consultant
Social Media Coordinator
Sponsorship Director (Founder)
Treasury Advisor
Member at Large (Founder)
Member at Large
Member at Large
Member at Large
Member at Large
Member at Large
Volunteer Positions:
Webmaster
New Member Development Comm.
Newsletter Co-Editor
Newsletter Contributor
Event Planning Co-Director
Event Planning Co-Director
Event Planning Committee
Playgroup Leaders:
Central All Ages
East All Ages
East 2018 & Siblings
Northwest All Ages
Northwest 2018
Northwest 2019
Southeast All Ages
West All Ages
Weekend Playgroup
Social and Support Group Leaders:
Brunch Club
Book Club
Kids Book Club
Healthy Moms
Dads' Circle
Moms Supporting Moms
PAIL Peer Support Group
Shayna Walton
Elyse Marshall
Jennifer Spain
Jennifer Spain
Amy Pertile
Shayna Walton
Meagan Schultz
Mary Angle
Kate Doak-Keszler
Brooke Streicher
Alexis Prust
Elizabeth Boccardo
Jennifer Lance
Lisa Locke
Jessica Jaramillo
Rachel Hess
Sara Haddock
Samantha Rivas
Shaina Perez
Jenny Sipe
Sara Gorelik Hansen
Cristina Guzman
NEEDED
Shayna Walton (Interim)
Elyse Marshall (Interim)
NEEDED
Alexis Prust and Jessica Good Novak
Ashley King
Shayna Walton
Mary Angle
Jennifer Spain, Sean Burleigh, and
May Gomez (Saturdays)
Debbie Chen
NEEDED
NEEDED
Nicole Coy
NEEDED
Amy Pertile
NEEDED (Currently rotating)
Ashley King
John Streicher
Miranda Moe and Kate Brownstone
Miranda Moe