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Founders & Past Board Members


The Hearts and Hands Behind Pixie Park

Pixie Park—originally known as "Pixie Place"—was built on a foundation of love, community, and extraordinary generosity. Every time we play, we celebrate the legacy of these instrumental founders:

  • Sepha and Albert Evers: With deep love and remembrance, donor Sepha and architect Albert Evers created our beautiful Pavilion in honor of their son, Lt. Albert John Evers. It remains a cornerstone of our park’s history.
  • Mrs. Elizabeth Terwilliger & Dorothy Erickson: Our visionary founders who saw the need for a safe, joyful space for children to flourish.
  • Mrs. Norman B. Livermore: A true champion of our mission! Her unwavering faith and constant support gave Pixie Parents the resources needed to enlarge and improve the playground for everyone.
  • The John Terry Family: In 1955, this kind family donated our charming Play Playhouse, a favorite spot for imaginative play for decades.
  • Robert Royston: The renowned architect who generously donated his time and expert labor to design the plans for our original expansion, giving the park its unique and artistic flair.
  • The Family and Friends of Dr. Kerr: In 1959, this group came together to finance the construction of our beloved Sandbox Area, where countless memories have been made.
  • Elizabeth Jessen: A dedicated supporter whose contributions helped shape the park we love today.
  • The American Association of University Women (Marin Branch): We owe a debt of gratitude to the AAUW, who took on the incredible task of formulating Pixie Playground and bringing the community together.
  • Jean Ecker & Jean Marchant: Special thanks to these leaders from the AAUW Child Study Group, who were right there at the beginning in 1952, dreaming up what "Pixie Place" could become.

To all of our founders, donors, and early supporters: Thank you! Your spirit of giving lives on in every giggle and every discovery made under the redwoods today. We are so grateful to be part of the story you started!

Past Board Presidents: 

1956 - Mrs. Jay Simon - Pixie Park's First President

1957 - Ramy Burke

1958 - Mrs. Biarge Clark

1959 - Mrs. Jerrol Flood

1960 - Helen Bodington

1961 - Helen Bodington

1962 - Joanne Berry

1963 - Judy Fullick

1964 - Robert Kopp

1965 - Renee Jannes

1966 - Mary Jane Olsen

1967 - Marcia Curtis

1968 - Marcia Curtis

1969 - Jan Gelatti

1970 - Camile Nable

•1971 - Laura Heubers

1972 - Joy Best

1973 - Shelley Tocchini

1974 - Suzanne Shirley

1975 - Mary Baxter

1976 - Linda Biesheuvel

1977 - Carolyn Jauch

1978 - Vickie Buckle

1979 - Joan Lillevand

1980 - Ann Pearson

1981 - Mary Imbimbo

1982 - Marion Boyd

1983 - Marlys Feldman

1984 - Jan O'Connor

1985 - Peggy Olsen

1986 - Liz Leone

1987 - Liz Leone

•1988 - Anita Bonneau

•1989 - Susan Ahmadi

•1990 - Kathy Grady

•1991 - Sally Fish

•1992 - Tracy Hogan

•1993 - Donna Scott Wong

1994 - Ellin Purdom

1995 - Kathy Lococo

1996 - Leise Kehl

1997 - Hiedi Breidre

1998 - Kathleen Doney

1999 - Shelly Carlson

• 2000 - Marika Wright

• 2001 - Anne Jakiemiec

• 2002 - Madeline Rogers

• 2003 - Nancy Vernon

• 2004 - Ashley Paff

• 2005 - Sophia Kurnik

• 2006 - Melissa Felder

• 2007 - Alisa Golson

• 2008 - Amie Smith Yudice

• 2009 - Amie Smith Yudice

• 2010 - Kirby Burke

• 2011 - Graham Gunst

• 2012 - Jennifer Gunst

• 2013 - Jennifer Gunst

• 2014 - 2016 Pollie Robbins

• 2016 - 2018 Holly Tate

• 2016 - 2018 Annabelle Reber (October 1, 2017 - Sept 30, 2018)

• 2018 - 2020 Katie Arnemann (Oct 1, 2018 - Sept 30, 2020)

• 2020 - 2021 Ashley Harris Fougner & Carly South

• 2021 - 2022 David Allen-Hughes & Ashley Harris Fougner
• 2022 - 2023 David Allen-Hughes & Ashley Harris Fougner

• 2023 - 2024 David Allen-Hughes & Lisa Cartwright
• 2024 - 2025 David Allen-Hughes & Lisa Cartwright

• 2025 - 2026 Lisa Cartwright & Devin Selby

© 2021- 2025 by David Allen-Hughes

Since 1952 Pixie Park has been a volunteer run co-op children's park.  
Pixie Parents is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  Non Profit Tax ID: 94-6086438  Donate Now