As a mother of five children, Stacy understands the importance of patience, structure, and a nurturing environment. She is dedicated to helping children feel safe and supported while encouraging their curiosity and development. Stacy’s interests in herbalism, landscape, and spending time in nature has influenced her approach in bringing a calm, grounded, and nature inspired perspective to her work.

Julie Good is an Idaho native who grew up in New Meadows, Idaho and became the Mayor of the City of New Meadows in September of 2020 after serving on City Council for 6 years. She has worked with regional and international charitable foundations and non-profit entities for over 30 years and the opportunity to be involved in community-based organizations always brings the greatest joy. She currently serves on the board of the West Central Mountains Economic Development Council, is treasurer of the Meadows Valley Public Library, and serves on numerous other non-profit and organization boards. The creation of the New Meadows Youth Center was a cause that Julie championed after finding the need for childcare was impacting local businesses and families. She has over 35 years business experience in bookkeeping and financial services as well as nonprofit and business consulting.

Shannon Fairchild is a longtime New Meadows resident, small business owner, and dedicated community supporter. Having called the area home for nearly 30 years, she raised her four sons in the heart of this mountain community and has remained deeply connected to its growth and well-being.

Shannon is the owner of Creekside Nursery; a locally rooted business focused on bringing quality plants and natural beauty to the region. Prior to that, she owned and operated The Intersection BBQ, Bar & Grill for a decade, where she built lasting relationships and a strong reputation for hospitality and hard work.

Beyond her business ventures, Shannon has been an active contributor to numerous community initiatives and fundraising efforts over the years, including support for the Fosdick and the local skatepark. Her commitment to community, combined with her entrepreneurial experience, brings a practical and heartfelt perspective to her role as a board member for the nonprofit daycare.

As the board secretary for the Meadows Valley Early Learning Foundation, Hilary believes childhood should be full of fresh air, muddy shoes, and meaningful connection. With a Bachelor of Science in Recreation and over 10 years of experience working with children, she’s spent her time supporting kids in all kinds of spaces—from childcare and after-school programs to youth camps and outdoor-based learning.

As a parent, Hilary knows that raising kids isn’t just about schedules and structure—it’s about creating space for curiosity, independence, and a sense of belonging. She brings both her professional experience and real-life parenting perspective into everything she does, always with the goal of helping kids feel seen, supported, and free to be themselves.

Hilary is passionate about building strong roots for the next generation and helping families in her community find programs that feel both supportive and authentic. She’s proud to be part of a foundation that values connection, growth, and a little bit of adventure along the way.