Jenny Gillard, Co-Chair
Jenny grew up in Marion, Massachusetts, where she attended Tabor Academy. She earned her undergraduate degree in Russian studies from Middlebury College. She lived in Seattle, Washington for four years before returning to Massachusetts and earning her Master’s of Nursing Science from Boston College. She is a certified pediatric nurse practitioner and worked in primary care for 11 years at a private pediatric practice in Brookline. Her professional interests include preterm and full term infant care and providing a medical home for children with special healthcare needs. Jenny and her husband Geoff are parents to three wonderful daughters, ages 11, 8 and 3. Their eldest daughter was diagnosed with Rett syndrome, a rare, non-inherited genetic disorder, at 16 months. Jenny combines her medical background with maternal drive to care and advocate for her daughter with special needs. As a family the Gillards enjoy skiing, cooking, beach days and books. Jenny and her family have been residents of Harvard since 2017.
Aspen Ference, Co-Chair
Aspen grew up in the Dallas area, then moved to Harvard for freshman year of high school and attended The Bromfield School. She earned degrees in psychology and mental health counseling from Umass, and became a licensed mental health therapist. She is co-owner and the farmer of The Farmstead, a Farm to Table Wedding Venue with lodging in Harvard. She and husband Bill have 5 young kids, 4 of which have hearing loss and have received amazing supports through the vibrant Boston deaf community since birth. Aspen hopes that by reviving the SEPAC, other families in Harvard can feel as supported and connected as she has in her journey as a special needs parent. As a family, the Ferences love spending time hiking through the woods, exploring museums, and hosting dinner parties.