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Executive Committee Bios

JOHANNA CAHOON

Co-President

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Johanna and her family moved to Wellesley in 2018 after living in New York City for nearly 20 years. Her younger daughter is a 5th grader at Sprague and older daughter is a 8th grader at WMS. Johanna worked as a second grade teacher in the New York City public school system. Always an active volunteer, Johanna has been involved with numerous New York based non profit organizations and a variety of academic institutions. She currently serves on the board of the Community Fund for Wellesley and the Creative Arts center (Chatham, MA) and has previously served on the boards of St. Bartholomew Community Preschool (New York, NY) and Stage Harbor Yacht Club (Chatham, MA). Johanna received her BA from Connecticut College, MA in Art History from Hunter College and MA in Childhood Education from New York University.

ILLANA NISSENBAUM

Co-President

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Illana Nissenbaum (2026) and her husband, Neil, have lived in Wellesley since they were married in 2006.  Illana has a BA in sociology and education from Clark University and MA from Simmons College in Educational Leadership.  After working as an elementary school teacher, she took a sabbatical to stay home with her three children: Talia, Aleah and Aaron.  All three have attended Schofield and now they are at WMS and WHS.  The Nissenbaums are long-time members of Temple Beth Elohim and Illana volunteers to help resettle Ukrainian refugees.  She is a current Wellesley Town Meeting Member for Precinct D and loves being involved in efforts to strengthen and build community.  A favorite spot in Wellesley is Centennial Reservation, which she frequents with her furry companion, Ember.

HADLEY STEPHENS

Co-Vice President

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HADLEY STEPHENS

TIZZY CHAMBERLAIN

Co-Vice President

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TIZZY CHAMBERLAIN

GREGG MYLES LEVIN

Treasurer

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Born in Wayland, MA, Gregg attended Wayland public schools, graduating from Wayland High School in 1986.  He received a Bachelor of Science dual-degree from Syracuse University (advertising from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and marketing from the Martin J. Whitman School of Management).  Gregg is currently president of Perfect Curve Inc, a product development company he started 30 years ago.  He is also Head of Business and co-owner of Curve Design Group, a product design consulting firm.  Gregg was an active member of the Boston chapter of YEO (Young Entrepreneurs Organization) for ten years and served on the New England Board of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL).  Gregg was a member of the Schofield Site Council for four (4) years and has coached town sports.  He is married to Sharon (Clarke), and has two children, Charlotte (9th grade, WHS) and Brady (7th grade, WMS).  Gregg and his family moved to Wellesley in 2016 after living in the South End of Boston. 

JENI DYMEK

Secretary

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