LITTLE LOVAGE CLUB - Key Persons
Hi! I'm Alana Rusin. I have been a practicing attorney in Boston for the past 10 years and I live in Fort Point with my husband and two kiddos, Lucy (6) and Liam (3).
I first discovered Little Lovage Club in 2016 as a client. My Newbies Class, led by Nancy Gair, helped me feel sane and supported during the wild ride of new motherhood. I kept coming back and took Kangas, Here We Go Again with Liam, and other classes. Lovage and its community of young families is near and dear to my heart. So when Lovage temporarily closed during the pandemic I found my calling - and ended up taking over as the new owner. I am excited and honored to reboot Lovage. My dream is to continue to build the most supportive, inclusive community of young families in and around Boston, and to be the premier resource for you as you navigate the 0-5 year stage in the Hub.
Job Titles:
- Director of Operations
- Head Teacher
Lauren is our head teacher here at Lovage Club. Her fun personality and enthusiastic energy truly make every class a blast. With a degree in Early Childhood Education, she has spent time being an infant, toddler, and preschool teacher. After teaching she pursued a career as an educational career nanny for 10 years. Lauren's nurturing spirit, passion for teaching, and educational background provide us with a wonderful classroom environment that fosters children's creativity, curiosity, and self-esteem. Lauren knows that successful early childhood education depends upon partnerships with children's families, caregivers, and communities. She hopes to create a community here at Lovage Club that provides the resources needed to assist and strengthen families. Lauren is our social butterfly and will happily give you her knowledge, so please say hello and use her as a resource!
Taylor first discovered Little Lovage Club while working as a nanny, and loved being in the space. Her background includes being a nanny, camp counselor, and lifeguard, each of which deepened her commitment to childcare. Graduating from Suffolk University with a degree in advertising, Taylor initially pursued a career as a content creator. However, her passion for working with children is a family tradition, with her mother, grandmother, and great aunt all being educators. Taylor's unwavering desire and enthusiasm for cultivating a nurturing environment for kids make her classroom an inviting and comforting space for all young ones.
Vanessa is a South End mom of two, Fiona (5) and James (3). She has a master's degree in nutrition and has been a dietitian and certified specialist in pediatrics for 12 years. Vanessa is the owner of South End Family Nutrition, helping parents and families on the path to health and happiness. She teaches virtual classes on Tinyhood and runs groups and workshops all around the city for parents, children and entire families. Vanessa realized early in her career two very important things: 1) You can't treat nutrition issues in a vacuum. Instead, you have to explore sleep habits, mental health, physical wellbeing and emotional security to truly find health and 2) That the wellness of family members is always interconnected. For this reason, she considers herself a Family Dietitian and takes a holistic, whole-family approach to health. She enjoys supporting parents in group settings to be able to witness the magic moments when moms find connection and learn from each other.