2026 Community Builders’ Luncheon: January 8th at The 1912 Club
Join us for our Eighth Annual Community Builders’ Luncheon — an afternoon dedicated to connection, collaboration, and celebrating the people who make our communities thrive.
What You’ll Experience at the Community Builders’ Luncheon:
- Network and explore collaborations with local business owners, nonprofit leaders, and community champions who share your commitment to serving families. (Scroll on this page to meet our guests. We’ll add you once you sign up!)
- Participate in our “Activate Your Advocates” marketing workshop where you’ll learn practical strategies to engage families, collect powerful testimonials, and position your organization as a trusted resource.
- Hands-On Content Creation Stations: Our team will work with you to create three unique pieces of content designed to engage your happiest clients and naturally encourage nominations — without the awkward “vote for me” feeling. We’ll help you shift from asking for votes to inviting your community to share who they love and why, because it helps local families discover trusted resources AND gives you the validation that your work truly matters.
- Get an exclusive preview of our 2026 Best for Families celebrations honoring LOVE Award Winners and Family Favorite Honorees across Philadelphia, the Main Line, and Bucks County.
- Plus, join our Community Builder Gift Exchange — bring a gift to swap and meet new connections in a fun, interactive way.
Special LOVE Bonuses for Luncheon Attendees:
NOTE: Your organization must be Nominated and you must complete our Nominee Questionnaire to receive these perks.
For Members: Purchase your Community Builders’ Luncheon ticket in December and receive a free Nominee Social Reel Feature ($75 value) — including tagged story slide and feature in our group Nominee reel across Instagram and Facebook with up to 9 non-competitive Nominees— plus your Profile Page added to our official Nominees List in the Community LOVE Guides.
For Non-Member Friends: Purchase your Community Builders’ Luncheon ticket in December and receive a complimentary Temporary Profile Page (active through February 14th) featuring your photo gallery, logo, bio, website and social links, plus up to three endorsements from our LOVE Ballot. You can share your custom Profile Page link with parents and caregivers to collect (and see) your nominations in real time (note, our team approves each one manually). Your Profile Page will receive a spotlight in our Community LOVE Guides Nominees List, and you can extend it past 2/14 by joining as a Member and start taking advantage of our full perks! Visit mainlineparent.com/love, phillyfamily.com/love, and buckscountyparent.com/love to see Profile Page examples.
Make the most of our LOVE Awards nominations season (November 30th through February 14th) by attending our Community Builders’ Luncheon and you’ll leave with tools to help you activate your advocates throughout the whole year.
Community Builder Shoutouts
Meet these leaders at The Community Builders’ Luncheon:
Cristina Hartley, Owner
Young Rembrandts Chester/Delaware/Montgomery Counties
Proud Main Line Parent Member
Young Rembrandts stands apart from typical craft-based children’s programs by focusing exclusively on teaching drawing-the foundation of all visual arts. The curriculum uses a unique step-by-step method to build fundamental skills that develop both artistic ability and confidence for all ages.
Learn more at youngrembrandts.com/chestercounty/view-classes-enroll/
Brooke Stengel, Independent College Counselor
YourCollegeApps.com
Brooke’s wealth of experience stems from her work on both the high school and college sides of the admissions process. She believes that applying to college is about finding the best fit for each individual and enjoys helping students determine what they hope to gain from their college experiences.
Learn more at yourcollegeapps.com/about
Melissa Yelito, Founder
MY Advocacy LLC
Proud Main Line Parent Member
MY Advocacy guides families through special education, equipping caregivers to advocate for their child’s rights. It also provides transition consulting for youth with disabilities (14+), supporting plans for employment, education, and independent living.
Learn more at myadvocacyllc.com.
Jon Dyer and Mike Lieber, Co Owners
Artisan Painting
Proud Main Line Parent Member
Serving our community since 2014, Artisan Painting brings hospitality and craftsmanship to interior and exterior painting, cabinet refinishing with a lifetime guarantee, and handyman services. Financing available.
Learn more at artisanpaintingllc.com
Emily Gatto, Outpatient Therapist
TLC Wellness
Proud Main Line Parent Member
TLC Wellness offers compassionate, evidence-based therapy for children, teens, adults, couples, and families. They accept insurance and provide in-person or virtual care. Their licensed team helps with anxiety, trauma, life changes, parenting, and more.
Learn more at WellWithTLC.com.
Kathleen Goughler, VP of Outreach, Residential
Embark Behavioral Health
Proud Main Line Parent Member
Learn more at embarkbh.com.
Jennifer Moorehead, Founder/CEO
Science Explorers
Join the FUN with Award-Winning Science Explorers! Since 1999, they have inspired curiosity through hands-on STEM exploration- CAMPS and CLUBS, building and launching rockets, getting elbow deep with chemistry that bubbles and foams, dissecting sharks and squid! Space is limited, register today!
Learn more at scienceexplorers.com.
Dominique Spencer, Baker, Cake Artist & Owner
A Whisk Worth Tasting
A Whisk Worth Tasting is a fully licensed and insured home bakery specializing in intricate and beyond delicious custom cakes for all occasions. Owner, Nika Spencer, teaches private and public cupcake decorating classes throughout the year and ships lactation cookies nationwide every week.
Learn more at WhiskWorthTasting.com.
Darryl Schick, Owner
Plymouth Performing Arts Center & First Notes
Proud Main Line Parent & Philadelphia Family Members
In its 22nd year, Plymouth Performing Arts Center (formerly known as Music Training Center) enriches the lives of children through performing arts and music education. Students attend year-round musical theatre classes and summer camps, voice and piano lessons, and the First Notes baby-toddler music program in PPAC’s modern performance venue in the Plymouth Meeting Mall.
Learn more at https://ppac.live.
Samantha Humes, Realtor
Keller Williams
Ilyse Shapiro, Chief Confectionery Officer
The Candy Lab
Proud Main Line Parent Member
The Candy Lab is a craft workshop where kids of all ages make edible art using candy, fruit and vegetables through classes, camps and parties.
Learn more at thecandylaboratory.com.
Kathy Wolper, Enrollment Director
Holy Rosary Regional Catholic School
Holy Rosary (PK3-8) builds leaders through academic excellence and faith. We provide a whole-child education; we are Middle States accredited. We challenge the mind with STEM labs, coding, and academic competitions while nourishing the soul through Christ’s teachings by active service and ministry.
Learn more at holyrosaryregional.com.
Ekta Sem, Owner & Dentist
Rituals Dental Wellness & Aesthetics
Rituals is transforming the way we think about oral care. This isn’t your typical dental visit-it’s a full-body wellness experience. In a serene, design-forward space, with cutting-edge technology, medicine meets mindful care; to reduce inflammation, ease anxiety, and elevate your well-being.
Learn more at ritualsdentalwellness.com.
Rhena McClain, Sr. Director
Episcopal Community Services
Learn more at ecsphilly.org.
Keeley Seymour, Co-Founder
Evolve Counseling Services
Proud Main Line Parent Member
Learn more at evolvecounselingpa.com.
Olivia Chandler, Assistant School Director
Celebree School of Wayne
Proud Main Line Parent Member
Celebree School of Wayne is focused on providing exceptional care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, combining a warm, nurturing environment with strong educational programming.
Learn more at celebree.com/wayne-pa/.
Kristen Kidd, Owner & Photographer
Lux Summit Studio
Lux Summit Studio is a full service, award winning, nationally published photography studio specializing in family, pet, headshot, branding and boudoir. As a master networker, Kristen would love to connect over coffee to explore how we can support one another.
Learn more at luxsummitstudio.com.
Katie Roeder, Sleep Counsultant
Happily Ever After Sleep Consulting
Proud Main Line Parent Member
Katie is a certified pediatric sleep consultant, pp doula and the owner and founder of Happily Ever After Sleep. She loves helping families get better sleep without Cry It Out. Katie is passionate about sleep and she prides herself on supporting families fully to ensure you reach your sleep goals.
Learn more at happilyeveraftersleep.com.
Elizaveta Zvorygina, Owner
Russian Nail Studio No. 1
Learn more at apnt.app/beth_nails_philly.
Lara Aman Mattey, Owner Ivory Tree Portraits
Proud Main Line Parent & Bucks County Parent Member
As an award-winning Newborn & Family Photography studio, Ivory Tree Portraits, specializes in working with kids and busy parents. Ivory Tree’s kid-led philosophy creates a fun experience for kids and easy experience for parents. Ivory Tree has a firm belief that portraits have the power to instill self-confidence in kids and capture memories for parents.
Learn more at IvoryTreePortraits.com.
