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
Kim has lived in Tucson for 7 years after being born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She has a Master's degree in Human Resources and spent her working years recruiting teachers for the largest school system in Georgia. She is currently a stay-at-home mom and a family photographer.
Kim has been married to her husband, Ryan, for 11 years. They have two children, Lily (4) and Rory (2).
She has been a member of Tucson Moms for almost 5 years, having established the Central '14 group and then leading the Central All Ages group. She is thankful for the wonderful relationships that she and her children have formed through Tucson Moms and looks forward to her role as Co-Director.
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.
Elyse Marshall
Kim Williams
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 2017
Northwest 2018
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
Kim Williams
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
Kim Williams (Interim)
Elyse Marshall (Interim)
NEEDED
Alexis Prust
Samantha Rivas
Shayna Walton & Samantha Rivas
Mary Angle & Katharine Cummings
Jayme White & Andrea Craig
Jennifer Spain & Sean Burleigh, and
Kim O'Neal (Saturdays)
Jessica Jaramillo
Kelsey Farley
Nicole Coy
Brooke Streicher
Kindra Kay
Lauren Bratlien & Kassie Dales
Sara Haddock
John Streicher
Miranda Moe
Miranda Moe