The Team Behind Our Community
Our dynamic and skilled team of writers are dedicated to uniting a diverse community of moms seeking the best advice and recommendations.
OUR STORY
Lisa Peri was raised in Annapolis and when she lived in LA she belonged to a Moms group that helped so much! Lisa saw a need for the same type of group back home and started the first of its kind in Anne Arundel County. Annapolis Moms was created in 2011 for Moms in Annapolis and surrounding areas to share our experiences and help each other. Like…Who’s a good plumber? Which preschools still have openings? What are you doing for summer camp?
Six months after starting Annapolis Moms, Lisa became friends with Jessica Opert at their children’s’ preschool. Jessica offered to co-lead the group and an amazing friendship was born. Today, Annapolis Moms Media reflects the values of Lisa and Jessica putting kindness first.
Lisa and Jessica hanging out with family and friends (2012)
OUR NON PROFIT ARM
After almost a decade of managing Annapolis Moms, Lisa saw a huge need for families in hardship and moms looking for a way to help. To fill a much-needed gap of emergency relief for local families, we established a non-profit 501(c)(3) , Friends of Annapolis Moms (FOAM), providing a safe way for our generous community of moms to fundraise and volunteer safely. To learn more, donate or volunteer, go to Friends of Annapolis Moms or contact Lisa at Lisa@Annapolismomsmedia.com
BUILD THE COMMUNITY
Join us in sharing the Annapolis Moms Facebook Group with fellow moms, fostering an environment where camaraderie and shared experiences flourish. Together, we can create a stronger bond within the community, offering a platform for open discussions, invaluable insights, local recommendations, and unwavering support. Let’s connect, uplift, and grow together as we navigate the joyful journey of motherhood.
-xoxo Lisa and Jess
OUR MOMS & A COUPLE OF Mothers’ Helpers
Lisa PERI, MSW
Founder, Publisher & Sales
Lisa is the Founder and Leader of the AMM team and carries the vision for the Annapolis Moms brand. Her responsibilities include the overall health of AMM and ensuring the integrity of the Annapolis Moms community. She is an experienced entrepreneur who developed specialized training programs for the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and the LAPD. After graduating from UPenn with a master’s in social work, Lisa devoted 15 years to helping those in need as a Director for Boys Town…
Jessica Opert
Co-Founder & Social Administrator
Jessica Opert brings warmth, experience, and a deep sense of community to everything she does. Born in San Francisco and raised in New York, she found lifelong friendships at The George Washington University, where she earned a B.S. in Psychology.
Before putting down roots in Annapolis, Jessica built a successful 20 year career as an Associate Broker, licensed in Maryland, D.C., and Virginia. In 2007, she and her family made Annapolis home…
JEFF PERI
Operations & Design
Jeff is charged with operations and is a key leader in operations & creative services for AMM clients. His responsibilities include improving operational efficiencies and expanding internal capabilities. Jeff is a seasoned entrepreneur who started his first company while still a student at UCLA. After graduating, Jeff dedicated 15 years to building a successful film and television…
Melanie Taliaferro
Project Coordinator & Social Media Manager
Melanie is a busy mom of three who knows a thing or two about juggling life, creativity, and work. With a background in digital marketing, she loves helping people and businesses tell their stories in a way that feels real and resonates. Melanie’s background as a marketing director and her experience in business operations at Aerotek helps AMM further maintain and improve our growing audience across multiple digital platforms. Whether it’s building a content calendar or brainstorming fresh ideas, she’s all about creating…
Megan Connelly
Account Manager
Coming soon!
LARISA SANTIS
Account Manager
Larisa has called Annapolis home since 2001 and loves raising her family in a community she knows and cares about deeply. As a busy working mom of two school-aged children, she understands firsthand the joys, challenges, and everyday moments that come with family life. With a strong background in relationship-driven work and communications, she enjoys helping local businesses share their stories in a way that feels authentic and meaningful. As an Account Manager at Annapolis Moms…
Ricky hartford
Editor
Ricky Hartford is fueled by cold brew, Celtics highlights, pop culture, and a perfectly placed Oxford comma. By day, he works in marketing and communications at Anne Arundel Community College, where he helps shape the college’s voice through content and storytelling. Ricky is an integral part of AMM’s communication strategy and oversees editing the newsletter and overseeing contributors.
With over a decade of experience and …
Piper Langenfeld
Events Editor & Writer
Piper Langenfeld is the Events Editor, researching events happening in Anne Arundel County and adding them to the Events Calendar on Annapolis Moms’ website. She’s also the writer and editor of the Do Not Miss List, and Save the Date, having feature articles published in The Motherlode. Before becoming an employee at Annapolis Moms, she worked as an editorial intern, where she helped edit articles and input events. Along with self-publishing a fantasy…
Andrew Persaud
Website Administrator & Development
Andrew has worked in the media, marketing, and website space for over 15 years and is the founder of AE2 Creative, a local Annapolis marketing company. He has worked with a large variety of clients, including small businesses, non-profits, associations, and corporations. His experience includes helping to scale web development teams, build client brands, form and/or reform their digital presence, and increase audience…
Tiffany Schall
Business Manager & A/R
Coming soon!
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