President
As the President, Sunny Tamrakar leads the entire team, providing strategic direction and overseeing all operations. He is responsible for supporting all seven PTAs in Lawndale. He was the President at Lucille Smith Elementary for two years and currently is their Parliamentarian. Sunny guides the organization to do more and be more. He establishes and maintains relationships with key stakeholders, customers, and partners, and represents the company in various business and community events. He's really excited to have more partnerships and serve all families and students in Lawndale.
Vice President of Programs
Brandon Church is the Vice President of Programs, responsible for overseeing the development and execution of all programs within our organization. Brandon a major driver in making Lawndale Elementary School District better for all students advocating for field trips and access for all famillies. For the past two years, he was the President of William Green Elementary PTA. He currently serves at the Treasurer at Green.
Vice President of Membership
Maylet Romo holds the position of Vice President of Membership, overseeing the organization's membership efforts. She works closely with the Membership Committee to develop and execute plans for attracting new members and retaining existing ones. Maylet's focus is on enhancing the value of membership by organizing events, providing resources, and fostering connections among members. Maylet also served as President for two years at Anderson Elementary PTA. She currently serves as Anderson's Treasurer. With her strong organizational skills and dedication to member satisfaction, she ensures the sustained growth and engagement of the membership base. Maylet's contributions are instrumental in creating a thriving and supportive community for all members.
Treasurer
Ann Phillips holds the position of Treasurer on the team. In this role, she is in charge of maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records. She handles banking transactions, prepares financial reports, and provides financial guidance to other team members. With excellent organizational skills and a thorough understanding of financial management, Ann ensures that the team’s finances are kept in order and that funds are used efficiently. She plays a crucial role in the team’s overall financial success. Ann is the current President of the School Board of Trustees for the Lawndale Elementary School District. Ann has been a huge part of Lawndale's PTAs. On the Council level, she was the chairperson for the Holiday Baskets program and the Diane Bollinger Scholarship program for many years. She also served as President at William Anderson Elementary PTA and President at Lawndale Council of PTAs.
Financial Reviewer
Ni Kal Price serves as our diligent and astute Financial Reviewer. In this role, she is responsible for carefully examining financial documents to ensure their accuracy and compliance. Ni Kal Price conducts in-depth reviews of financial statements, balance sheets, and other financial reports. His meticulous analysis helps identify any deficiencies, discrepancies, or potential risks. Ni Kal served as President of Mark Twain Elementary PTA for two years leading them to become a PTA School of Excellence. Twain's PTA also won the Phoebe Apperson Hearst Award during her time as President. She also was Treasurer for Lawndale Council for the past two years.
Secretary
Stephanie Ruiz holds the position of Secretary in our team. As the Secretary, Stephanie is adept at taking minutes and maintaining accurate records. Her excellent communication and multitasking abilities make her an invaluable asset to our team. Although she just stated in PTA this year, she has jumped both feet in serving as Lawndale Council's Secretary and William Anderson's Secretary as well! We're so lucky to have her.
Historian
As the Historian of our team, Daniela Velasco plays a vital role in preserving and presenting the historical narrative of our projects. She compiles our volunteer hours and documents the events at the council level and at the unit level. Daniela served as the Treasurer for Will Rogers PTSA and is also the current Historian at Lucille Smith Elementary PTA. She also is in the second year as the Vice President for the District Parent Advisory Committee for LESD.
Legislative Advocacy Chair
As the Legislative Advocacy Chair, Melissa DeChandt is responsible for leading the team's efforts to advocate for legislative change. She conducts research on relevant policies and laws, identifies key stakeholders, and works to create studies so Lawndale Council can take a position. Melissa serves as the Director of Health and Community Concerns with the 33rd District PTA. She also served as the Director of Legislation for 33rd district supporting three different resolutions to pass this past April. With her expertise in policy analysis and her passion for social change, Melissa plays a crucial role in driving legislative reforms.
Reflections Art Program Chair
As the Reflections Chair, Lisa Snowiss is responsible for organizing and overseeing the annual Reflections program. She coordinates with teachers, parents, and students to encourage artistic expression through various mediums such as visual arts, literature, photography, and more. Lisa ensures that all entries meet the program's guidelines and assists in the judging process. Lisa's role as the Reflections Chair fosters a sense of community and supports the development of artistic skills among students. Lisa serves as part on the California PTA's Reflections committee and was its past chairperson. She also served many different roles in multiple schools in Torrance Council of PTAs from membership chair to Preisident.
