President - Treloar Price
I am a twin mom + one, sushi addict, botanical garden fanatic, and lover of audio books played at a pace of 1.25. When I'm not homeschooling my trio, you can find me moonlighting as a clinical psychologist. After fourteen years and nine moves as a mil spouse, I've come to terms with my complicated relationship with rental house ovens and my growing collection of state psychology licenses. I love exploring new cultures with my family and have found Navy life to be a really fulfilling, if sometimes wildly stressful, adventure. I am originally from Sarasota, Florida, and our family home is in Annapolis, MD, where we were married and now own a little white cottage a quick walk from downtown.
The friendship and mentoring I’ve found in spouse groups have been invaluable to me over the years—sharing tips, finding humor in the chaos, and embracing every transition with the loan of someone else’s great checklist. I have found OSAY to be a group that values individuality, friendship, and resilience, and as President of OSAY I am honored to support this amazing community of spouses.
Vice President- Meghan Wilkens
I'm a lifelong learner and mom to two incredible kids and I’m married to my forever crush, one of the best humans I’ve ever met. Despite the obstacles PCS season continuously presents, I’ve carved out a civilian career as a Sen. Program Manager at Google, where I wield spreadsheets and presentation slides. I have an insatiable thirst for travel (I’m on 5 continents and 55+ countries) and I have a growing collection of epic experiences collected like postcards from all over the world.
In my downtime, you can find me curled up with a good historical fiction book or diving into one artistic pursuit or another (think less Picasso, and more "enthusiastic dabbler"). I strum my ukulele to clear my head, I sing Broadway hits in the shower, and I almost never pass an ice cream shop without buying a scoop - always in a cone, never in a cup, because I live dangerously.
I’m well-acquainted with military life. I was a military child, I served as a Navy Supply Officer for 10 years on Active Duty and then another 4+ in the Reserves, and I’ve been a military spouse for 12 years. Military life is tough - I’ve laughed through the ups and cried through the downs, but in a military community like this one, I know we’ve all been there. I’m excited to serve OSAY and be part of a community that helps us all navigate the complexities and sacrifices that come with supporting a loved one in uniform (because it definitely isn’t always ‘smooth sailing’).
Treasurer - Tasha Mangano
Hello! My family and I arrived in June 2023 and have been loving life in Japan. Admittedly, I have only been a military spouse for a couple of years. So I am still adjusting to and learning all about this overseas life! I have a very active one-and-a-half-year-old daughter who keeps me busy and I hope to be able to attend more events than I did last year (Two shouldn't be hard to beat, haha.) Before coming to Yokosuka, I worked in the defense industry as a director of operations and recently completed my Masters from Purdue. I am looking forward to a wonderful year of OSAY gatherings and supporting each other as we navigate this adventure. See you around!
Communications: Lauren Claus
I am a New Jersey native with a background in communication and e-commerce. After a career as a Social Media Producer for HP, I moved to Hawaii to work as the Marketing Director at San Lorenzo Bikinis and E-commerce and Marketing Specialist at Tori Richard. While in Hawaii I met my Husband, Louis. We got married in August 2023 and PCSed to Japan a couple of days later. You can find me on Ikego with my Golden-doodle Poi.
Membership- Kristin Royster
My name is Kristin Royster and I am a mom of two, and artist/small business owner. I live on main base with my husband Sam, and our two daughters, Avery (2.5yrs) and Jordan (2mos). We have also lived in Hawaii, Monterey, San Diego, and Panama City. My favorite things to do with what little free time I have are arts & crafts, reading books, adventuring out in town, going to the gym, and hanging out with friends!
Events Manager- Jaclyn Herrmann
Hello everyone! I've had the pleasure of living in Japan as a civilian spouse for four years. Originally from Virginia, our time in Japan has been incredibly enriching. My professional background is in education, which has allowed me to navigate this experience with curiosity and adaptability. We have two wonderful kids, and as a swim and dance mom, I enjoy cheering them on in their activities.
One thing I love about living overseas is immersing ourselves in the rich culture and traditions of Japan. My family travels every chance we get as we love new experiences. I am excited to contribute to OSAY by coordinating meaningful events, connecting with fellow spouses, and sharing our unique experiences of life abroad.
Secretary - Alexis Cates
Hello! I'm Alexis or you can call me Lex. I'm from Mississippi but my life has been revolving around the military lifestyle for about 10 years now. In those 10 years, I have moved about what feels like a million times. We have only ever been stationed in Charleston, SC and Yokosuka, Japan and I must say Yokosuka, Japan is the top pick for us. We were stationed here in 2016-2020 (our first time conquering a deployment) and we had our first child while we were here (great experience by the way). My daughter, Cecilia is five and my son, Sebastian is two. I am always eager to get out and see something new, so we love being here in Japan. I'm still trying to learn the ropes of exploring Japan with two littles but we will get there. My hobbies include reading, baking, going to the beach, and binge-watching almost anything on Netflix.
I am happy to have found OSAY because it is hard to get out there and find a community at a new duty station or just in a different stage of your life. They have made me feel welcome and I cannot wait to share the same with you all. I look forward to all of our events and getting to meet new friendly faces.
Advisor - Pam Kacher
I graduated from McDaniel College in 1991 with a degree in Business and Accounting. Shortly after graduation, I married my high school sweetheart in Annapolis, MD, and during 33 years of marriage, we’ve moved 17 times. I worked with mutual fund companies and as an accountant until becoming a mom. In 2001, just before a move, I gave birth to premature twin daughters who spent 8 weeks in navy hospitals; they were airlifted from Balboa to Bethesda.
As a mom and moving frequently my professional life ebbed and flowed, I’ve worked as an MWR fitness instructor, a travel agent's assistant, and a bartender. I also keep busy volunteering and making crafts. I enjoy traveling and have taken advantage of visiting many countries while living overseas in Singapore, Belgium, & Japan.
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