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In honor of Mother’s Day, the day where we celebrate all of our amazing moms, grandmothers, dog moms, and other mother figures, The Local Girl is highlighting the everyday superheroes behind our team. While this holiday only occurs on one day of the year, let this be a reminder to remember your moms and all that they do each and every day. Keep reading to meet the moms behind The Local Girl team.
TLG Founder + Editor-in-Chief Jennifer Tripucka + Her Mom, Marilyn Casson
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TLG Associate Editor Samantha Impaglia, Her Mom, Cathy Impaglia, + Sister, Juliana Impaglia
TLG Creative Lead Danielle Farina + Her Mom, Barbara Farina

TLG Deputy Editor Stephanie Spear, Her Mom, Anne Spear, + Brother, Jon Spear Jr.
TLG Virtual Assistant Amanda Salcedo + Her Mom, Nadira Ambrosino

HG Contributor Elena Gergis + Her Mom, Maria Lopez
JSG Contributor + Marketing Associate Jenna Giustino + Her Mom, Margaret DeSimone
BG Contributor + TLG Social Media Assistant Carli Clesmere + Her Mom, Allison Grossman
TLG Editorial Assistant Lauren Rivera + Her Mom, Grenediz Velez
HG Contributor Kerri Schreiber + Her Mom, Rosemary Schreiber
HG Contributor Sarah Griesbach + Her Mom, Margaret Hermes
TLG Social Media Manager Amber Veltri + Her Mom, Donna Cortina
MG Contributor Vanessa Baumann + Her Mom, Monique Talabac
HG Contributor Erin Lanahan, + Her Family Chris, Timmy, Danny, Megan, + Kevin Lanahan
HG Contributor + Volunteer Coordinator Jordan Hernandez, TLG Marketing Director + Volunteer Coordinator Joelle Hernandez + Their Mom, Lauren Chambliss
HG Contributor Elizabeth Flood, Her Mom, Monica Flood, + Sister, Fiona Flood
BG Marketing Associate Casey Fullum + Her Mom, Suzzane
JSG Contributor, Social Media Assistant, + Marketing Associate Jessica Norton, + Her Mom, Jill
HG Contributor Via Rutkowski, Her Mom, Lisa, + Sister, Sydney
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HG Contributor Heather Rafanello, Her Mom, Dawn Rizzo, + Sister, Victoria Fanta
Happy early Mother’s Day to all the moms, dog moms, mom-figures, and anyone who mothers — it takes a village. We hope you have a beautiful day (tomorrow + always).








