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 2025-2026
Sally Loverro, Co-President
Laura Low Ah Kee, Co-President
Stephanie Alburger, Auction Co-Chair
Jennifer Baskin, Past President/Advisor
Catherine Gillis, PTO Liaison Chair
Katherine Glass, Jeanie Ritchie Grant Co-Chair
Lennard Hachmann, Schoolhouse Rocks Run Chair
Julie Hartstein, OCC Engagement Co-Chair
Gabriela Hebert, Marketing Chair
Allison Jagtiani, OCC Engagement Co-Chair
Wendi Karam, Secretary
Maria Lehmkuhl, Jeanie Ritchie Grant Co-Chair
Erika Movsesyan, Business & Real Estate Partners Chair
Nihar Naigaonkar, Treasurer
Carly Newman, Auction Co-Chair
Meredith Nonnenberg, Friends of MPAEF Chair
Melissa Perkovich, Assistant Treasurer / Audit Chair
Suzanne Yonkers, Endowment Chair
MPAEF Office Staff
Carrie Chen, Executive Director
Kendall Hofstetter, Operations Manager
Kim Drury, Data Specialist
Emily Robinson, Event Specialist
Full Board 2025-2026
Hilary Allen
Erika Bailey
Francesca Baraggioli
Kendra Bartlow
Katie Belden
Claire Binder
Meagan Carabetta
Allison Carlson
Kate Cary
Vanessa Clark
Eleanor de Jong
Priscila de Souza
Fikret Dogan
Michelle Eakin
Courtney Garcia
Sara Gee
Cristina Gibbs
Bonnie Houlihan
Amy Kurpius
Whitney Lau
Matt Loebman
Betsy McBride
Felicia McGrew
Diane Moon
Katya Moshkevich
Lindsay Nalevanko
Carolina Navas
Prachi Parvin
Lucy Pieper
Nicole Pollock
Melissa Poulsen
Sarah Rachlin
Erin Reuther
Shu Rosenthal
Katherine Rundell
Sam Schroeder
Neda Shoushtari
Sarah Shvil
McKenna Sweazy
Kate Wessel