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Who We Are

The Sonoma County Mothers of Multiples Club was founded in 1993 and has served families in and around Sonoma County for over 30 years. The purpose of this club is to bring together expectant and current parents of multiples by providing them with support is various way. As a non-profit affiliated with Multiples of America/National Organization of Mothers of Twins Clubs, Inc., we are able to provide support for our families in regard to multiple-related needs, provide education through programs concerning children & parenting, participate in research concerning multiples and/or siblings, in addition to social opportunities for members and their families.

We hope that you'll join us!

Your 2025-2026 Board

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Alysia Ramirez Allegra - President and Media


What are some of the responsibilities of your board role?

I am the official representative of the organization, run our monthly meeting and delegate tasks to our other board members. I assist them in anyway I can! I also help with maintaining the website, social media accounts and ensuring things are communicated out to our Club.


What is one of your funniest parenting moments?

We were driving one day and my oldest daughter asked me, "Mom, are limos extinct?" Surely, I thought she meant something like lemurs. She corrected me, "No mom, limos...those really long cars." I was like, "nah girl, they totally still exist." From that, one of our favorite traditions of booking a Party Bus with my extended family to look at Christmas lights all around Sonoma County was born. Best ever.


What is your favorite family tradition?

They have evolved as our family has grown, but one of our favorites that we do almost every night around the dinner table is asking the kids, "What was the best part of your day?". It always leads to great conversations.


If there was one parent duty that you would never have to do again, what would it be?

Girl, you know it's the laundry.


What is your favorite part of raising multiples?

Just watching them grow both together and as individuals. So, so grateful for my girl crew.

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Rachel Jarlsberg - Vice President and Secretary


What are some of the responsibilities of your board role?

I am the President's right hand woman! I also record our meeting notes.


What is one of your funniest parenting moments?

It always hilarious when the twins feed off of each others silliness and have giggle fits.


What is your favorite family tradition?

Cliche - but Christmas Eve opening of matching pajamas for the family.


If there was one parent duty that you would never have to do again, what would it be?

Poopy diapers.


What is your favorite part of raising multiples?

Their special bond! I love watching my girls interact as they get older.


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Magdalena McQuilla - Treasurer  


What are some of the responsibilities of your board role?

I do the money.


What is one of your funniest parenting moments?

When my kids make deep observations like, "Big trucks don't go to preschool."


What is your favorite family tradition?

Singing together.


If there was one parent duty that you would never have to do again, what would it be?

Cleaning the potty - we are so glad potty training has been achieved!


What is your favorite part of raising multiples?

Laughing twice as much :)

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Jennifer Garcia - Member Services & Admin 


What are some of the responsibilities of your board role?

Membership and new member welcoming.


What is one of your funniest parenting moments?

I was doing a three-legged race with a co-worker and my daughter was running towards us. We were determined to win and slightly ran her over. Then, she got up and ran over to us and pushed us down. The best part is we got it all on video.


What is your favorite family tradition?

Christmas Day - all of our family get together and we wear funny mustaches and take random photos.


If there was one parent duty that you would never have to do again, what would it be?

I love every aspect of being a parent.


What is your favorite part of raising multiples?

I love that they will always have a buddy.

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April Kelly Henkel - Parliamentarian  


What are some of the responsibilities of your board role?


What is one of your funniest parenting moments?

When my girls make up words to songs and belt it out like divas!


What is your favorite family tradition?

Halloween!!


If there was one parent duty that you would never have to do again, what would it be?

Pack a diaper bag. More like a diaper suitcase with twins.


What is your favorite part of raising multiples?

Eating their leftovers - twice as much!

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Atzimba Avalos - Meals Coordinator 


What are some of the responsibilities of your board role?

Coordinate meal delivery to new mothers and parents of multiples.


What is one of your funniest parenting moments?

The time I finished giving the girls a shower and found them with a full face of markers ink. Silly me - thinking I could leave them alone while I get their clothes.


What is your favorite family tradition?

Making small videos of them when we go on trips and watching them in the future.


If there was one parent duty that you would never have to do again, what would it be?

Dishes, laundry and cleaning.


What is your favorite part of raising multiples?

Having the privilege of raising them and watching them grow as individuals. Knowing that they'll have each other and their brother when they need it the most.

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Barbara Shelton - Newsletter 


What are some of the responsibilities of your board role?



What is one of your funniest parenting moments?

Playing "What's in the Box". This is when my husband and I try to guess what our kids shoved into their 8x8 box. 9 times out of 10, we are wrong. Once, they managed to stuff a full on stuffed animal into the box, along with 8 other things. How they did that, I still have no clue.


What is your favorite family tradition?

Going to the Children's Museum and Sonoma Train Town.


If there was one parent duty that you would never have to do again, what would it be?

Laundry 100%.


What is your favorite part of raising multiples?

The constant adventure, the smiles, the laughter and watching their bond grow. My favorite thing is watching them build their bond and play with one another.

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Linda Carter - Events Coordinator 


What are some of the responsibilities of your board role?

I set up and help coordinate group events.


What is one of your funniest parenting moments?

Walking into a grocery store, pushing a double stroller in front of me and dragging a cart with my son behind me. Such a scene! You get lots of looks, but also feel like Super Woman.


What is your favorite family tradition?

Celebrating my son's birthday on December 1st and then decorating for Christmas the next day.


If there was one parent duty that you would never have to do again, what would it be?

Changing diapers, of course.


What is your favorite part of raising multiples?

Watching their bond grow and seeing their own personalities shine through.