board members | Willowdale

guiding voices

Our board members are caregivers, educators, artists, small business owners, community members and advocates for nature play.

Founding Director

Stephanie Watson Yaeger

Steph (she/her)

After profound personal loss, Steph created Willowdale as a safe space for families to explore, connect, and grow through child-led, nature-based play. A Certified Forest School Leader with a background in culinary arts, she now nurtures wonder, resilience, and community through Willowdale.

Founding Board Member

Kathleen Jablonski

Bio coming soon!

Founding Board Member

Marissa Chivers

Educator, mother, and outdoor enthusiast. Spending time in nature is an integral part of my life and my relationships. I want to help create more opportunities for families to get outside.