Anne Tonachel

Anne is the founder and president of Turning the Tide Ovarian Cancer Retreats, having been diagnosed in 2005 with stage IIIc ovarian cancer. Anne retired after a long career as an early childhood educator and subsequently as program manager of Hospitality Homes, a Boston nonprofit that provides housing for families traveling to Boston for medical READ MORE

Christine Barilone

Christine is a survivor of ovarian cancer since 2013. Her experience includes working as a Human Resources Generalist and an elementary school Classroom Assistant. Christine volunteered for the parent teacher association and served as a Board member for the Maynard Music Association for many years when her two children were in school. She has been READ MORE

Melissa Tonachel

Melissa, a long time early childhood educator, is a member of the Department of Early Childhood at the Boston Public Schools, where she is primarily responsible for curriculum development, professional learning, and advocacy for PreK-second grade education. As Anne’s daughter, she has been involved withTurning the Tide since its inception; in 2018, Melissa began attending READ MORE