Board of Directors.
Founder & President - Katie Kachejian
After receiving her BA in Performing Arts, Katie moved to New York City where she performed professionally at various regional theatres as well as earning the title role in the National Tour of Laura Ingalls Wilder. In addition to performing, Katie taught at various theatre camps throughout New England. She has served as the Enrichment Director for Camp Centerstage, a theatre camp based in Livermore, Maine since 2011. In 2017, Katie and her growing family retreated back to the fresh air and mountains of New Hampshire. She now calls Hampton Falls her home with husband, Jeremy and their two children Quinny and Bodhi as well as their two overactive golden retrievers.
Lisa Forsley
Lisa is an art educator with over 24 years of teaching experience. She is currently a teacher in the Rochester School district. She has served on many boards over the years. Her service includes non profit theaters and schools.She is the proud Mom of four amazing children. She fully supports Peggy’s Parties mission and is thrilled to be a member of its board.
Brendan Goodspeed
Brendan is a NH native and has worked in several roles in the financial services, insurance and risk management industry. Brendan first became involved in nonprofit organizations after volunteering for New York Cares, and then as a board member of the Youth Nonprofit Network in NYC. Brendan lives in Rye, NH with his wife, two boys and bulldog. In his free time, Brendan enjoys visiting the White Mountain National Forest with his family.
Jon Kachejian
Jon is currently the Director of Operations for Suite Sixteen, part of the Tao Hospitality Group. He was Vice President of Brother Jimmy’s BBQ from 2006 through 2017.
Jon is a graduate of SUNY Albany with a B.S. in Political Science and a minor in Business and was a member of the university’s Football team. Mr. Kachejian is the husband to Patricia and father to Jack and Daryn. Jon is on the Board of Directors of Team Continuum, a Pediatric Cancer Foundation, inspired by a little boy who lost his battle with cancer.
Rachelle Merrill
Rachelle is born and raised in NH, currently living in Hampton Falls. Rachelle is married with three wonderful children Jaxson, McKenzie, and Brielle. When she is not taking care of her three children, she works part time at Boston Children’s Hospital as a Registered Nurse on the surgical floor. Rachelle loves raising her family and adores children.
We are also beyond grateful for all of our party volunteers, without them these celebrations would be impossible.
