Chair Members

Our organization relies on volunteers, like the awesome chair members below. We have a mix of new and longtime volunteers to keep our members engaged and the group running smoothly!

Becca Fairchild, Events Chair

Email: tpom_events@tacomamultiples.org

Becca Fairchild wearing a green shirt — I’m excited to be the events chair for a 2nd year and see what members think of some changes we’re making! In 2018, I met a board member by chance at the library while pregnant with identical twin boys and have felt so welcomed in the group since then. While pregnant with the twins, I took my 2-year old daughter to our first TPOM event, Milk and Cookies with Santa. Having 3 kids under 3 years old was very overwhelming some days. I appreciated having this supportive club to ask questions and see how others managed their parenthood journey! My husband and I both work full-time and rely on support from our family, friends, and babysitter to keep this busy family going.

Email me with any questions or suggestions. See you at the next event!

Karie Carbone, Membership Chair

Membership email: tpom_membership@tacomamultiples.org

This is my first year as membership chair – I am excited to help connect families with one another in this role! I know how hard it can be to find someone, even just one person, who can relate while you are in the trenches. I joined TPOM in 2021 while pregnant with my mo-di twin girls. The pregnancy was touch and go with TTTS, so I was looking for support and, as a first-time mom, was also a anxious about postpartum with premie twins. We now have a third child, a singleton boy – and the experience has been very healing for me. My husband and I juggle work and parenting with sweat, tears, and the help and support from wonderful grandparents and our beloved nanny. I feel so lucky to be mom to my three amazing kids. Please reach out if you have any questions about membership or are already a member but looking to be better connected with other members – multiples families have to stick together!

Nicole Krout, Fundraising Chair

Fundraising email: tpom_sale@tacomamultiples.org

Hi, my name is Nicole. We have 3 kids. Our oldest is 17 months older than the girl/boy twins. Our son is special needs. He is accepted and welcomed with the group and has made friends, including our girls. After we found out we were expecting twins, my doctor she gave me a business card with TPOM’s info. My husband I went to the Survivor 101 meeting and joined that night! TPOM has been a huge support for me and my family through all these years. I try to give back to TPOM as much as I can. I love all the connections I’ve made since joining! I’m a stay at home mom and busy with lots of interests.

Ashleigh Ligon, NW Senior Delegate, Benevolent Chair

Email: seniordelegate@tacomamultiples.org

Email: benevolentchair@tacomamultiples.org

Melissa Brassard, Treasurer, NW Junior Delegate

Email: tpom_treas@tacomamultiples.org

I was born and raised in Pierce County and will likely never move away from the south Puget Sound area but I do love to travel!!! Our family also loves camping – we camp at least one weekend a month February to October (sometimes November). I joined TPOM back in 2018 while pregnant with my identical twin boys. From our very first meeting, our family has felt welcomed and supported. I absolutely love all of the events and ways to connect with other twin families throughout the year. We are building lifelong bonds and friendships, not only for us as parents, but also our kids.
I’ve worked various roles in accounting over the years and I look forward to serving as your Treasurer.

Hillary Stephens, Tech Chair

Email: tpom_techchair@tacomamultiples.org

I am a mother of four including identical twin girls. When I found out I was pregnant with twins I was in complete shock! Although, I really shouldn’t have been since I have tons of twins in my family (all identical…). In fact, going back six generations (including my twins) along the maternal line four of the six generations are identical twins. Still, I didn’t see it coming. I joined TPOM during my pregnancy and have appreciated the support and friendships from other parents of multiples. I love giving back to this wonderful community and have served many roles in TPOM.

Elizabeth Drown, Preemie Closet Chair

Email: preemiecloset@tacomamultiples.org

I’m Lizzy, mom to big brother (age 7) and BGG triplets (age 4), one of whom lives with Angelman Syndrome. My husband and I work full time and life is busy! I found TPOM during our homebound COVID pregnancy and gained SO much from the 101 sessions. Parenting multiples is a truly unique experience, and my family loves the support, commonality, and community that TPOM creates.

Linda Dement, Meals After Multiples Chair, Social Media Chair

Email: mealsaftermultiples@tacomamultiples.org

I joined TPOM in 2019, after being part of another parents of Multiples Group. I really enjoy the support and connection offered by TPOM and am happy to support new parents as the meals after multiples chair and social media chair. I have teenage fraternal girls – who are just learning to drive and began Running Start. I was born in Washington state and my girls were as well and love reading, camping (RV’ing, really) and spending time with the family.

Annie Zorko, Survivor 101 Chair

Email: survivor101@tacomamultiples.org

When I found out I was pregnant with twins, I was in complete shock. We already had a two year old son and I had no idea how we would survive twin newborns. I joined TPOM while I was pregnant and immediately appreciated the community I found. It is true, no one else understands like other families with multiples. We didn’t find out what we were having and it was the best surprise. Our girls are fraternal and 1.5, our son is 4.