Committee Members
AMANDA COLE, SOCIAL CHAIR
My name is Amanda and I am excited to be the Social Chair this year! I have also held the roles of President and Treasurer within this group and am excited for a role to step back in but still be involved in the group! I have 2 daughters, Ava (December 2016) and Nora (April 2020). I am homeschooling my oldest. I was born and raised in Maryland but have been in Georgia for almost 9 years now! If there is ever spare time, I like to watch tv shows, explore new areas, read, and create different projects.
KATIE LEIGHTY, LENDING LIBRARY CHAIR
My name is Katie and I have two boys. I am originally from Pennsylvania and have been in the south since 2015. I enjoy baking, reading and hanging out with friends. I first joined this group in 2018 when my oldest son was just a toddler. The friendships that I have made have been a lifeline for me in this season of motherhood! I have enjoyed serving on the board of this group and now serving as your Lending Library Chair. I am so thankful we have a fantastic selection to offer our members so they can try different swaddles and baby carriers as part of their membership!
Amanda Cole
SUNSHINE COMMITTEE
My name is Amanda and I am excited to be on the Sunshine Committee this year! I have also held the roles of President and Treasurer within this group and am excited for a role that still keeps up with our members and doing all the little things that are actually big things in peoples lives! I have 2 daughters, Ava (December 2016) and Nora (April 2020). I am homeschooling my oldest. I was born and raised in Maryland but have been in Georgia for almost 9 years now! If there is ever spare time, I like to watch tv shows, explore new areas, read, and create different projects.
ALYSSA HOUGH
SUNSHINE COMMITTEE
Hiiii guys!
My name is Alyssa Hough (Huff not Hoe) and I’m excited to be on the sunshine committee this year! I’m a 32 year old stay at home mom to two sweet babies! My daughter, Lauren, is 10 and my son, Chandler, just turned 3. I’m also happily married to my best friend.
When I’m not in full blown mom mode, I am homeschooling, spending time with my friends, serving at church, doing a new Pinterest project and have unapologetically made Harry Potter my personality and currently my in my Dramione era.
I’m excited to serve you all this year!
LESLIE ESPEY
SUNSHINE COMMITTEE
Name: Leslie Espey - my friends call me Les
Kid: Maddox, aged 3
From: Originally, Greenville, SC. Following careers has led us along the East Coast and we've now lived in Augusta for 10 years.
Previously worked in HR, then specialized in Recruiting and Staffing. Am now a stay at home mom and loving it!
I'm thrilled to be on the SSC for many reasons, but most notably because mom-outreach and supporting other women is near and dear to my heart. The phrase 'it takes a village' isn't meant only for family members.
Looking forward to getting to know everyone!
KARI FLOM
BOOK CLUB COMMITTEE
Hello! My name is Kari Flom and I have one son, Emery (August 2021). I have a baby girl coming September 2024. I am originally from Fargo, ND and I have lived all over the United States. My husband’s job brought us to the CSRA in 2020 and we couldn’t be happier . I am a pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist and primarily provide services in the school setting. My husband and I also manage a small airport in Trenton, SC that keeps us pretty busy. I enjoy reading, playing piano, hiking, biking, trying to garden and drinking coffee. I am so thankful to have found AMC and for all of the connections as well as opportunities this club has provided me. I look forward to serving you on the Book Committee this year and can’t wait to see what we read together!
MEGAN CHAMBERLAIN
BOOK CLUB COMMITTEE
Hello! My name is Megan Chamberlain. My husband's name is Adam and we have 2 children named Logan (almost 11) and Savannah (3.5). Savannah has a genetic disorder called DiGeorge syndrome and autism. I moved here in 2017 after my now husband proposed.
In my little free time, I take care of our daughter, own a children's boutique called Sunshine Savvy Children's Boutique, and I love to read.
ALYSSA HOUGH
BOOK CLUB COMMITTEE
Hey guys!
My friends call me the fastest reader in the wild, wild, east but you can call me Alyssa Hough (Huff not Hoe) and I’m super excited to be on the book club committee this year! I’m a 32 year old stay at home mom to two sweet babies! My daughter, Lauren, is 10 and my son, Chandler, just turned 3. I’m also happily married to my best friend.
When I’m not reading, I homeschooling, spending time with my friends, I love a good DIY project so I’m probably painting a new room of my house at any given moment, and have unapologetically made Harry Potter my personality and currently my in my Dramione era.
I’m excited to be reading with you all this year!
ASHLEY BOYER
BOOK CLUB COMMITTEE
Hi! I'm Ashley Boyer.
I'm Michigan native and most recently a South Florida transplant to the CSRA. I call North Augusta, SC home these days. I'm a working momma to my conceived just before the COVID-19 Pandemic started Son. Let me just say a High Risk pregnancy hours away from family at Peak COVID craziness was an experience that left a mark lol.
My husband of 8 years and I are now deep in the "joys" of turderler (oops toddler) parenting. Our son Ethan is our only. We also have 3 kitties who we all love.
On top of my busy career as a Certified Blind Rehabilitation Therapist I also have an Podcast that I've created and co-host for our Blind Veterans and their support systems. It's called Blind Vet: Now What? And focuses on life after diagnosis.
As far as hobbies I've gotten into counted cross-stitch, general arts and crafts, light gardening, music (esp rock) and this last one might be shocking but BOOKS! I love a good escape from reality hahaha.