South Sound Parent to Parent's
Board of Directors
E Renae` Antalan
President
E Renae` is an Army Veteran, wife, mother, and grandparent/guardian whose been raising her two young grandchildren for the past 9+ years. Early on she noted they were not developing along with their peers and sought help. She walked into SSP2P tired, alone, and with a lot of questions. An hour and a half later she walked out with a renewed energy, answers, and a motivated and compassionate Early Intervention team at her shoulders! From her heart to yours, it is truly an honor to be a part of and serve on the SSP2P board. For not only her grandchildren, but to all those who came before, are currently being served, and the countless others that have yet to come. Theirs is truly a brighter future!!
Lauren Howard
Treasurer
Mother of three and a military spouse. After her child transitioned out of the Birth to Three Program, Lauren joined the Board of Directors in an effort to give back to the organization that has supported her family so well through the years.
Amber Marusak
Amber is currently a full-time stay-at-home mom of twin 24- month-old girls. She brings real life experiences being an active mother and military veteran spouse. Amber has a strong passion
for community resources for children and families and making them easily accessible.
Sabrina D. Njoroge
Hey Friends! My name is Sabrina Njoroge (JOE-ROW-GEH), pronouns are she/they and I work for the Washington State's Office of Equity. I am a Black woman, single mother to a child with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), advocate, social justice activist, life coach, and facilitator of hard conversations. I have a deep commitment to fostering a better world—one rooted in culture, community, building relationships, sharing power, and collective healing. For me, racial and social justice is not just a cause—it’s a cultural necessity. It's about ensuring that my child and future generations can exist in a world where they are seen, heard, and valued, and where they belong, without compromise.
My mission is to uplift the voices of my community and hold spaces of power accountable, particularly in environments where the voices of marginalized people are too often ignored. I’m focused on dismantling the barriers to leadership, access, and opportunity that communities like mine face, and creating spaces where individuals are encouraged to bring their full selves—cultures, experiences, and all. Part of this work involves having honest conversations, particularly with those in power, about the importance of sharing that power equitably with the people. Too often, systems are obsessed with titles and roles, forgetting the real lives and stories behind them. Progress requires a shift toward human-centered dialogue, one where people are the priority, not positions. I hold myself accountable by being transparent, open, and committed to learning in every step of this journey.
For too long, Black women and other folks from marginalized communities have been silenced and undervalued in spaces where their voices and experiences are crucial. As an advocate, I am committed to empowering individuals to tap into their strength, heal from past trauma, and create spaces that foster healing, growth, and transformation—where resilience is celebrated, and systems of oppression are challenged.
Alyssa Callahan
I have lived in Washington State (Thurston County) since 2001. I am the daughter of an Air Force Veteran, along with other family members. I am a single mother to the best daughter who has autism spectrum disorder, pervasive speech delays, and other medical diagnoses. I am currently a daycare teacher, I have done advocacy as a DGAL within the Thurston County Court system, and I have raised funds for The American Cancer Society and Seattle Children's Hospital. I am working toward my degree in early childhood development with a focus on special education. It is my pride and joy to give back to the community I have grown up in and to support South Sound Parent to Parent who gave my daughter services with the Birth to Three Program. Without them, my daughter and I would have been completely lost after her diagnoses. I am honored to be part of the board and to be an advocate to you and your families.