Board of Directors
Waltham Cooperative Playgroup is a parent-run nonprofit led by members of our community. Our Board of Directors helps steward the organization, oversee its finances and operations, and support the cooperative for current and future families.
Current Leadership
Shari Hyatt
Co-President · 2024–present
Shari brings a background in education and modern-language curriculum development, including years teaching high school French. Her community work has included supporting immigrant English learners, leading a children’s church choir, and service as a director of the Waltham American Legion Band.
Fun fact: Shari plays flute with the Waltham American Legion Band.
Baileigh Hightower
Co-President · 2026–present
Baileigh spent five years in human neuroimaging research before earning her master’s in social work. She went on to work with teens and adults with neurodevelopmental disorders and brings a strong background in social-emotional learning and development.
Fun fact: When she gets a little time to herself, Baileigh loves to knit and crochet.
Hope Faron
Treasurer · 2024–present
Hope brings a background in healthcare and community service, with nursing experience and volunteer work supporting older adults through FriendshipWorks.
Alison LeFlore
Registrar · 2024–present
Alison is a certified planner and Senior Planner at Stantec, where her work focuses on community planning and public engagement. She has also held leadership roles with the Massachusetts chapter of the American Planning Association.
Our Board
WCP is supported by a broader board of current members who help guide and run the cooperative.
Brittany Fontana
Catie Rasche
Emily Garvey
Katiann Villeneuve
Libby Hicks
Monica Green
Morgan Bos
Sophie Lis
Syeda Fatima
Past Board Members
WCP has been shaped by many member families over the years. We’re grateful to former board members who gave their time and care to help steward the cooperative.
Kylie Reid
Co-President Emerita
Kylie served as Co-President after joining WCP with her sons. She has described the playgroup as an especially welcoming community and credited its familiar routines with helping her oldest make a smooth transition to preschool.
John Perry
Co-President Emeritus
John served as Co-President of WCP, helping lead the parent-run cooperative and support the families who make it possible. We’re grateful for the time, judgment, and care he brought to the organization.