ParentMap’s 2025 Superheroes

If the past few years have taught us anything, it’s that true heroism doesn’t come with a cape — it comes with heart, grit and an unshakable commitment to lifting others up. That’s exactly what ParentMap’s “Superheroes issue” celebrates.

This year, it’s our hope that the stories of these 11 amazing and dedicated individuals inspires you to find your own superpower and use it for good.

• The Conductor: Tigran Arakelyan
• The Youth Activists: Lilly DuPuis and Ellen Rikhof
• The Kindness Ambassador: Dhaarmika Coelho
• Safety Superheroes: Olivia Lippens and Ashley Hay
• The Education Champions: Kyla Crawford and Gerald Donaldson
• The Scientist: Christina Zhao, Ph.D.
• The Healing Hand: Moffett Burgess, DDS
• In memoriam: John Meisenbach