Meet the Team

Our team is a close-knit group of connectors and operators building Hilltown Commons around a shared set of values: fostering human connection, encouraging thoughtful discourse, prioritizing time in nature, and supporting lifelong learning. We shape experiences, coordinate every detail, and create a campus where curiosity and community can thrive.

Team

Doug parvis

Executive Director

Formally trained as a lawyer, Doug has devoted his career to fostering human connection, having previously led initiatives focused on phone-free spaces. Always passionate about bringing people together, Doug guides Hilltown Commons with curiosity, humor, and a commitment to creating experiences that truly matter.

Kasey quicksill

Director of Programs

Kasey orchestrates programs and workshops with a keen eye for detail and a big dose of heart. With a background in arts programming, event production, and community engagement, she ensures every instructor shines, every participant thrives, and each summer strikes the perfect mix of structure, curiosity, and delight.

Ariana mavaddat

Director of Operations

Ariana makes sure every detail, schedule, and task is executed flawlessly. With a background in pharma, consulting, and health tech, she brings her passion for helping others to Hilltown Commons—ensuring every program runs smoothly and the campus experience feels effortless, even when it takes a village behind the scenes.

Melissa pelletier

head chef
head of beverage program

nicolas pages

holly rosell

head of housekeeping

ryan walker 

head of buildings & grounds

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Curious about joining our staff? Reach out and we’ll be in touch about current or future opportunities.