Building Community by Connecting Families.
About Us
The Grant Park Parents Network (GPPN)’s mission is to cultivate and foster relationships among families residing within Neighborhood Planning Unit W and adjacent neighborhoods. We sponsor events for children of all ages and offer opportunities for parents to become involved in the community through improving education, creating neighborhood resources, and partnering with other community organizations. The GPPN has a board of eleven volunteers. We continually need volunteers to help on the planning and implementation committees.
If you are interested in volunteering, please vicepresident@grantparkparents.org.
GPPN Board
President - NIrva Dhaya
president@grantparkparents.org
Nirva, originally from Memphis, TN, has lived in Atlanta for 4.5 years. He spent the first two years in Virginia Highlands before moving to Grant Park. He loves spending time out and about with his wife, Charlotte, their son, and their pup, Mithi. Nirva firmly believes in the immeasurable value of a strong community and is excited to give back through the GPPN.
Vice President – TBD
Treasurer – Chetsi Khare
treasurer@grantparkparents.org
Chetsi relocated back to Atlanta in 2015 after a few years in Houston and Little Rock for work. She and her husband, Sachin moved to Summerhill in 2020 and has since grown their family with two sons and their pup, Jack. Chetsi loves exploring the city with her family. Their favorite spots are Little Tart and the many playgrounds within walking distance. They also enjoy all the GPPN events and meeting other families in the same phase of life. Chetsi is looking forward to continue growing the community through the board.
Member at Large – Lauren Mattingly
playgroups@grantparkparents.org
Lauren and her family relocated to Atlanta from Brooklyn, NY in 2022 and have enjoyed exploring the city and making Grant Park their home. Her son, Graham, is two and Lauren truly feels like she has found such a wonderful gem of a community for him through GPPN. She has an extensive background in education having earned a MAT in Childhood Education and has worked as a teacher, school leader, and school improvement consultant for New York City public schools and the Arkansas Department of Education. When she’s not working or volunteering, you can find Lauren at a yoga class or out hunting for Atlanta’s best Americano.
Communications Chair – Audrey Ann Stoffle
Executive Creative Director - Laura Canning
Playgroups Chair– Paula Goyanes
Technology Chair– Tabitha Press
marketing@grantparkparents.org
Tabitha moved to Atlanta after college for a year and never left. She moved to Grant Park with her husband Joe in 2021. They have since welcomed their young son Arthur and pup Winston. Tabitha is a proud graduate of Georgia Tech’s Scheller College of Business and works in Strategy & Operations. When’s she’s not chasing a toddler around, she’s passionate about baking, live music, and reading. She’s excited to give back to the community.
Member at Large – Mary Alice Tudor
Mary Alice is an Augusta, GA native (but has called many cities around the US home since birth). She moved to Atlanta after 13 years in NYC with her husband Frank in 2020, and has since found a home in Grant Park with their young son Arthur and pup Dolly. She has a communications degree from Miami University (Ohio) and a fulfilling career in Brand Marketing in Architecture & Design. She is passionate about music, road trips, and time with family and friends. She is looking forward to exploring ways to give back and engage in the community through the GPPN.
Fundraising Chair - Katherine Connell
fundraising@grantparkparents.org
Katherine and her husband, Jeremy, moved to Grant Park in June 2024 after living in Miami, FL. Originally from Birmingham, AL, they have loved getting to know their new neighborhood by exploring the park, zoo, and great local shops and restaurants. In August 2024, they welcomed their first child, Violet. Katherine has spent her career in nonprofit fundraising, focusing on foster care and education. She is excited to build connections in Grant Park and be part of an organization that supports families.
Marketing Strategy- Mary Douglas
Mary and her family have made Grant Park their home, where she loves being part of the vibrant community. She is passionate about fostering connections that support our Grant Park families. With a background in communications and marketing, she is excited to strengthen GPPN’s impact by shaping messaging, storytelling and outreach efforts.
On the weekends you can find Mary practicing yoga, finding new ways to give back to the community or just hanging at the park with her husband Lee or 3-year-old daughter.
Member at Large - Samantha Martin
Member at Large - Jenna Quinn
Interested in joining us? We would love to have you volunteer! We are always in need of help planning and operating our events.
Please email president@grantparkparents.org for more information