Board Members, 2023-2024
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Lauren Jones
PRESIDENT
Lauren Jones is a mom of three and a veterinarian. She obtained her B.S. in Biology from Lebanon Valley College before earning her V.M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. She currently lives in Malvern with her husband and children, who are currently in K, 3rd, and 4th grades.
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VICE PRESIDENT
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Ashley Zahm
TREASURER
Ashley Zahm is a mom to two daughters (Grade 3 and K) and lives in Berwyn. Her background is in hospital operations and her primary hobby is training for and competing in triathlons.
Olga Dawidowicz
ASSISTANT TREASURER
Olga is mom to Sawyer, a 4th grader at Hillside. She lives in Berwyn and enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with her family and friends! She received her
M. Ed. from Rutgers University.
Jennifer Ellis
CO–SECRETARY
Jenn is a mom of 4, (5th grade, 2nd grade, and two in preschool), and lives in Berwyn. She has her BA and MA in education from Loyola University, Maryland. She was an educator for several years before becoming a SAHM. She now enjoys co-leading the Brownies troop, and running a toddler
nature-based playgroup.
Nancy Farren
CO–SECRETARY
Nancy is mom to three Hillsiders (4th, 2nd and K) and lives in Berwyn. She enjoys reading, running and teaching yoga classes!
Juliet Cordiero
VP of COMMUNICATIONS
Juliet is a mom to 3 daughters (K, 4th, & 3rd grades). She is a licensed Attorney and Realtor. She went through T/E School District, has a BS in Finance from Syracuse, a Law degree from Oklahoma City and a Doctorate in Law in Taxation from Villanova Law School. She enjoys coaching her girls’ sports, dancing and playing soccer.
Toni Armstrong
VP OF SOCIAL EVENTS
Nicole Bligh
VP of CLUBS
Nicole is mother to three boys (1st & 3rd grades, and Preschool). In addition to being VP of clubs, Nicole also co-writes with the weekly Hillside Highlights newsletter. Nicole’s professional background is as a CPA, but has been a SAHM for the past 7 years. In her free time Nicole enjoys playing tennis and hiking.
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VP of FUNDRAISING
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Janet Malin
Co-VP of CULTURAL ARTS
Jen Trujillo
Co-VP of CULTURAL ARTS
Deepa Gokulnath
VP of WEBSITE
Deepa is a mom to 2 daughters with the older one in Grade 3 at Hillside. Her background is in Software Engineering. She moved to Paoli with her family last year and they enjoy exploring the area.
Kathy Freyhof
VP of VOLUNTEERS