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Allison Goren, Founder and CEO of Pink Nannies, brings deep expertise and heartfelt dedication to the childcare industry. Her career began as a nanny and newborn care specialist supporting Ultra High Net Worth families, a path she chose intentionally after shifting from nursing to hands‑on infant care. With more than a decade of experience, Allison developed a strong belief in the power of the right nanny‑family match, inspiring her to create Pink Nannies with the goal of elevating and redefining the placement experience. Her unique blend of professional knowledge and intuitive understanding helps families embrace best practices while building strong, harmonious relationships with their caregivers. In 2016, Allison partnered with her sister Danielle, co‑founder of Pink Newborn Services, to expand Danielle’s vision into Allison’s area of expertise. The result was Pink Nannies — a platform built on Allison’s commitment to thoughtful, lasting, and seamless nanny placements.

 Deej brings over six years of hands-on experience as a full-time nanny, blending her natural ability to forge meaningful connections with families and children with her certifications in CPR, first aid, and car seat basics. Her rich background in childcare and her entrepreneurial spirit as the founder of a baking business reflect her creativity and dedication to fostering joy and safety in the lives she touches.

Born in Brazil and raised in Tenafly, NJ, Deej has a heart for adventure and exploration. She has traveled extensively, with hopes of continuing her global journeys with her Husband. A proud member of a large family with 15 siblings, she also dotes on her two cats, Zoro and Mikasa. Deej’s vibrant personality shines through her passions, which include baking, party planning, and crafting balloon arches—expressions of her love for bringing people together in celebration. Deej’s warmth, humor, and commitment to making a positive impact extend beyond her professional endeavors. Her involvement with her family’s nonprofit in India exemplifies her dedication to meaningful service and community building Deej’s unique blend of childcare expertise, creative flair, and compassionate spirit make her an invaluable part of the Adventure Nannies team. 

Paige Trevor is a Certified Parent Educator who has spoken to and trained thousands of caregivers, educators and parents. She is also the founder of Balancing Act LLC, a home organizing business serving families in the DC-metro area and. Her business marries lessons from Adlerian parent education – a philosophy described as humanistic, optimistic and pragmatic — and organization techniques that engages all members of the household. Through her speaking, training and writing she deals with the common, everyday struggles that are prevalent when caring for children. More importantly she guides caregivers and parents to foster healthy and mutually respectful relationships with children to bring out the best in them. 

Paige has appeared on PBS NewsHour and the Kojo Namdi show." She has spoken to: Discovery, Bloomberg and hundreds of public, private, and charter schools. She writes a popular blog, Nifty Tips, and has written award winning articles for the Washington Parent.

 DeLisa Joy Thomas,  co founder of Sleep, Dream, Happy, brings a deep connection and dedication to the child care sector. A native of the Atlanta suburbs, she launched her career as a child development specialist after graduating from college and has been partnering with and supporting families in the DC metropolitan area for over 16 years (current Adventure Nanny). In the course of that work, DeLisa discovered a need and passion for a different form of collaboration and so became a trained and soon to be certified NCS in 2016. That training and her extensive hands-on experience has enabled DeLisa to develop and fine-tune her style in child care -- employing original and intuitive methods with wild success. After many years of advocating, fostering and guiding newborn parents, she teamed up with her twin sister and, together, they became co-founders of "Sleep Dream Happy", an independently owned NCS company in 2021 year. DeLisa has had the honor and privilege to continue this beautiful work supporting families. 

 DeAnna Thomas holds a bachelor’s degree in child psychology and has worked as a full time professional nanny for more than seventeen years. For the past ten years, she has also served as a trained newborn care specialist, with a focus on newborns and the early childhood years. She is passionate about supporting families in the Washington, DC area and helping them build a family dynamic that feels confident, supported, and empowered.

DeAnna is also the co owner of a premier sleep consulting firm, Sleep Dream Happy, which she runs alongside her twin sister. Through their work, they support, educate, and encourage families as they pursue healthy sleep and holistic goals that nurture the development of the whole child.

As a newborn care specialist, DeAnna has had the privilege of helping many families with sleep support by guiding parents and teaching babies to develop healthy sleep habits in ways that prioritize safety, effectiveness, and collaboration.

Her commitment to supporting families extends beyond newborn care. DeAnna has also earned certifications as a birth doula, a breastfeeding educator, and a trained car seat safety technician.

When she is not caring for children and supporting families, DeAnna enjoys spending time with her spicy and sweet cat, Poppy. She also loves traveling the world, trying new and familiar foods internationally, competing in cycling races, and continuing to refine her form in Pilates.