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Lori Fascilla

Lori Fascilla

Executive Director

I was born into a family of seven to parents who were Idaho natives. At a young age, we moved to Maryland. I grew up in a bustling metropolis outside of Washington D.C., regularly experiencing politics, the arts, museums, and historical locations. I majored in...

Cassandra Wagner

Cassandra Wagner

Philanthropy Director

In my early childhood, I lived in the state of Nevada. After living there, we moved to Austria for a few years and eventually settled in Idaho. I have three siblings and was raised by a single mother who sacrificed everything to get us all through college. I attended...

Kylie Delarosa

Kylie Delarosa

Marketing & Volunteer Coordinator

I was born and raised in Las Vegas, and just recently moved to the Boise area. I studied at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, with a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing. Throughout my college experience, I was very involved, with being on a rowing team and serving as...

Beverly Haugen

Beverly Haugen

Interim Site Director at Giraffe Laugh on Grand Ave. and Site Director at Giraffe Laugh at The Franklin (opening Spring 2024)

I grew up in a small town in Oregon and found my way to Boise in my early 20’s. I strongly believe every child should have the opportunity to grow and thrive in a safe nurturing environment. My favorite moment is when a child grasps on to a concept that they have been...

Annie Fascilla

Annie Fascilla

Site Director at Giraffe Laugh Garden City Preschool

I was born and raised in Boise, Idaho where I attended Giraffe Laugh as a preschooler. I loved my experience there so much as a child that as soon as I was old enough, I began volunteering at Giraffe Laugh as a classroom helper. I loved being in the environment that...

Laura Hernandez

Laura Hernandez

Site Director at Giraffe Laugh on State Street

My name is Laurentina Hernandez, but I go by Laura. I lived in Washington State but I am originally from California. We moved to Idaho back in 2002. I have been married to my best friend for almost 25 years now and we have three children. I have been working in...

Jackie Galligan

Jackie Galligan

Assistant Site Director at Giraffe Laugh 4

Hello, my name is Jacqueline Galligan. I was born in California but was raised here in Idaho. In 2017, I graduated from the University of Idaho with a Child Development/Family Relation degree. Soon after college, I married my best friend Jason Galligan and he has been...

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Giraffe Laugh has two full-time programs that serve children 0-5 years old, a full-time preschool program that serves children 3.5-5 years old, and a summer program that serves children that are of school-age.