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EXECUTIVE BOARD

Laura Hogya

As PTO President, I love bringing our school community together to make our kids’ school experience amazing. Whether it's organizing events, rallying volunteers, or dreaming up new ways to support our teachers, I'm all about teamwork and having fun while we do it!

President

Bahiyyih Babai

President Advisor (1st VP) +
5th Grade & Library Committees

Bahiyyih brings experience and heart to everything she does. As former PTO President, she has a made the last few years memorable for our Ladera families. This is her last year with us, and we're so grateful for her dedication and the impact she's created. In her final chapter, she’ll also be supporting the yearbook and 5th grade committees.

Liz Chang

Support Drive (2nd VP) + 
Spirit Wear & Yearbook Committees

As our Support Drive Co-Chair, Liz is on a mission to raise funds right out of the gate to support our school's programs and set the tone for an amazing year ahead. Together with Melissa, Liz is bringing energy, enthusiasm, and a little friendly competition to get our whole student body excited and involved!

Melissa Gutierrez

Melissa will help raise funds that fuel our school's programs and kick off the year strong, working side by side with Liz, bringing enthusiasm, creativity, and a healthy dose of friendly competition to rally our student body! She's also stepping in as Lead Room Parent, working with classroom parent teams on party coordination and celebrating teachers' special moments.

Support Drive (2nd VP) + Lead Room Parent

Jenan Dakroub

Jenan is an event planner by day and by night, and we're thrilled to have her talent here at Ladera! With her professional expertise, she brings creativity and polish to every community event, making sure our school gatherings are ones to remember.

Community Events (3rd VP)

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Tiffany Small

Tiffany is new to the PTO, and we're thrilled to have her enthusiasm and excitement join our board! She's ready to bring fresh energy to planning stellar events that our Ladera community will love.

Community Events Co-Chair (3rd VP)

Pinar Hayta

As our Treasurer & Fundraising Co-Chair, Pinar keeps our PTO running smoothly with her sharp eye for detail and dedication to our school community. She brings valuable experience and a steady hand to managing our finances while driving creative fundraising efforts that support our Leopards!

Co-Treasurer + Fundraising Co-Chair

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Mae Tubadeza

Co-Treasurer
Staff Appreciation & Library Committees

Mae brings a sharp mind for numbers and a genuine love for our school community to her role as Treasurer Co-Chair. She's dedicated to keeping our finances organized and transparent, all while showing up with enthusiasm for every PTO event along the way!

Araceli Hernandez

As a former Treasurer, Araceli brings a wealth of financial know-how to her role as Co-Chair, now stepping into more of an advisory position. Her experience and steady guidance continue to be an invaluable resource as our team navigates the year ahead!

Co-Treasurer

Raniyah Hamdan

Raniyah keeps our PTO organized and on track, making sure every meeting runs smoothly and every detail is captured. Her reliability and attention to detail help keep our whole board connected and moving forward together!

Secretary

Shritin Patel

Shritin brings her talents to two important roles this year, serving as both Fundraising and Parliamentarian for our PTO. She helps drive creative ways to raise funds for our Leopards while keeping our meetings and processes running smoothly and by the book!

Fundraising Co-Chair + Parliamentarian

Suchada Stevens

After-School Enrichment Co-Chair 
5th Grade Committee

Suchada brings our after-school programs to life, giving Leopards even more ways to explore their interests and have fun beyond the classroom. She works hard to coordinate a variety of programming that keep our students engaged, active, and excited to learn!

Lindsey Jones

As Co-Chair, Lindsey loves helping our Leopards discover new passions through our lineup of after-school activities and programming. She brings organization and enthusiasm to the role, making sure there's something for every student to enjoy once the bell rings!

After-School Enrichment Co-Chair

Ashly McNamara

We couldn't do what we do without the incredible partnership of our Principal, Ashly McNamara! Her warmth, dedication, and open-door approach make our school community feel like home. We're so grateful for her support and collaboration in making Ladera a wonderful place for our Leopards to learn and grow.