Who We Are
Supporting Menlo Park City School District schools for over 40 years!
Established in 1982, the Menlo Park-Atherton Education Foundation (MPAEF) seeks to enable the Menlo Park City School District (MPCSD) to provide an exceptional education to students at Encinal, Laurel, Oak Knoll and Hillview schools. Working with parents, local businesses, community members, and the District, we raise money to pay for high-quality teachers, a comprehensive educational program, and teaching innovation beyond what is possible with public dollars alone.
The MPAEF is a California non-profit, public benefit corporation. It is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c) (3) of the US Internal Revenue Code. Our Federal Tax I.D. number is 94-2871701. All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law.
Our Commitment, Our Supporters
The Foundation is committed to conducting its fundraising in a manner that enhances a positive sense of community, fosters cooperation among all District organizations, and increases awareness of the need for private funds for public education.
MPAEF actively connects with parents, local businesses, and community members to solicit support for our annual fundraising goals and the MPAEF Endowment for Excellence in Teaching.
Anyone can support our kids, educators, and schools by giving to the Foundation and also by getting involved. We thank all of the parents, family members, teachers, staff, businesses, and community members who have done so this year—and over the past four decades!
Board Members and Office Staff
The Menlo Park-Atherton Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization led by district parent volunteers who raise funds to support innovation and education excellence for students at Encinal, Laurel, Oak Knoll, and Hillview. Board members include parent representatives from each school site and their dedication and support ensure that the Foundation is able to keep its expenses to a minimum.
Learn more about the Menlo Park City School District.
Executive Board 2026-2027
Allison Jagtiani, Co-President
Laura Low Ah Kee, Co-President
Eleanor de Jong, OCC Engagement Co-Chair
Andrew Fong, Assistant Treasurer
Lennard Hachmann, Schoolhouse Rocks Run Chair
Julie Hartstein, OCC Engagement Co-Chair
Bonnie Houlihan, Business & Real Estate Partners Co-Chair
Amy Kurpius, Jeanie Ritchie Grant Chair
Sally Loverro, Past President/Advisor
Erika Movsesyan, Business & Real Estate Partners Co-Chair
Andrea Nudd, Secretary
Melissa Perkovich, Treasurer
Lucy Pieper, Friends of MPAEF Chair
Diana Ritter, Auction Co-Chair (Solicitations)
Sam Schroeder, Endowment Chair
Alyssa Shamus, Auction Co-Chair (Event)
Minnie Tumrakdee, PTO Liaison Chair
Suhasini, Veeraraghavan, Marketing Chair
MPAEF Office Staff
Carrie Chen, Executive Director
Kendall Hofstetter, Operations Manager
Kim Drury, Data Specialist
Emily Robinson, Event Specialist
Full Board 2026-2027
Stephanie Alburger
Erika Bailey
Kendra Bartlow
Jennifer Baskin
Katie Belden
Jessica Berkeley
Claire Binder
Allison Carlson
Priscila de Souza
Fikret Dogan
Liz Franks
Courtney Garcia
Sara Gee
Maren Gernitis
Cristina Gibbs
Catherine Gillis
Nora Go
Nick Hartman
Satra Hawkins
Jackie Hu
Cecilia Iantosca
Nazli Inonu
Jessica Kohli
Whitney Lau
Karen Mata
Felicia McGrew
Katya Moshkevich
Lindsay Nalevanko
Carolina Navas
Carly Newman
Prachi Parvin
Nicole Pollock
Sarah Rachlin
Puja Ramani
Erin Reuther
Janine Rocha
Shu Rosenthal
Sarah Shvil
Lindsey Sikes
Adrian Silvia
Sesha Sims
Lauren Sutkin
McKenna Sweazy
Rob Wellington
Kate Wessel
Danielle Zienka