Our Board

President

Lauren Murray Soverino brings her experience teaching Elementary Special Education, being a mom to Finley, and her 9 years spent working with S.T.A.R. to her current role as President. With a passion for early childhood education and special education advocacy, Lauren has been instrumental in fundraising, community outreach, program development, and new initiatives. She staffs a variety of S.T.A.R. programs including Sensory Art, Tennis, Chopped, Adventure Pods, and Wheelers. Her favorite thing about being a part of Nantucket S.T.A.R is having an opportunity to experience Nantucket's opportunities for exploration and beauty through the eyes of S.T.A.R. participants. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Elementary/Special Education and a Master's degree in Reading and Literacy Education both from Saint Joseph's University. She owns Murray's Toggery Shop and is an active member of the Nantucket Cottage Hospital Advisory Council and the Addiction Solutions Nantucket Board of Directors. 

Vice president

Treasurer

Mandy has been a financial associate/bookkeeper on Nantucket for over 10 years.

Originally from coastal NC, she moved here with her husband Jon and two children 

Abby, a sophomore at University of Rhode Island and Lily who attends NHS and is special needs. Mandy enjoys walking her dog Holly and spending time with her family.

Secretary

Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

Kristen is a 22 year Nantucket resident along with her husband Dave, two daughters Emily (20) and Sarah (17) and their dog Jack. Kristen has been with S.T.A.R. for 16 years both serving as treasurer and on our board of directors. Kristen is active in our community working with Swim Across America, Nantucket Aquatics and Friends of Nantucket Public Schools.  Kristen has helped lead STAR fundraisers (ex.Touch a Truck, Gala) hiring committee, all while volunteering for programming. Kristen loves watching kids of all abilities thrive, gain confidence, make new friends and find joy in all that they do. 

Director

Director

I have supported Nantucket S.T.A.R. as a board member for 2 years.  I have lived on Nantucket for 30 years as an active community member and owner of an interior design firm. I first became connected with STAR when our son became involved in the programming at 2.5 years. He is now 12 and still an active participant. I am honored t be an apart of this amazing board giving back to the visiting families and year round community to richen grown on island. I am a business owner and enjoy brainstorming new ideas on how to get organizations and concepts to grow. I also have first hand experience of having a child participating in the programming. I love giving back to the place I love and call home. I love seeing ideas grow, especially when it comes to our awesome Nantucket STAR kids! I love the beach, spending with family, painting and playing tennis. 

Executive Director

Eliza Steadman brings her experience teaching High School Special Education and involvement as a high school volunteer with S.T.A.R. to her current role as Executive Director. Eliza is passionate about inclusion and accessibility while continuing to create strong community relationships that were so vital to her own childhood experience here on Nantucket. Eliza's first S.T.A.R. experience was in the pool for our swimming program, in addition to her Director duties Eliza is an active staff member in Water Sports, Adventure Pod's and Beach Buddies. Her favorite thing about S.T.A.R. is watching participants gain new confidence and skills and helping families make connections with our vibrant Nantucket Community. Eliza holds a Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education concentrating in English and a Master's degree in Special Education both from Endicott College. She is avid cook, bookworm and can also be found working at Ethos Nantucket and Bookworks.