Meet the ’23-24 PTA Board

Meet the Board 

The Whittier PTA is powered by dozens of parents and staff members who do everything from helping to organize and run events, raising funds, planning parent education events, shaping our school’s EDI efforts, and coordinating community outreach. Leading their efforts are the members of the Whittier PTA board, who each oversee a different facet of the PTA’s work. We’re such a fun bunch, you might just be tempted to join us next year. (You’ve been warned. Just kidding, but only kind of. We’re always on the hunt for more parents who want to help make Whittier even better for everyone.) And if you see us at school or around the neighborhood, come say hi! We love getting to know the families in our community.

PTA Board

Co-Presidents
Renee Hartnett & Courtney Sievers

Vice President
Jess Templeton

Co-Secretaries
Emily Robertson & Melissa Ivancevich

Treasurer
Michelle Nemeth

Assistant Treasurer
Stacy Rose

Communications Chair
Mandy Nelson

Fundraising Co-Chairs
Ashley Schiavone & Glenda Elley

Family and Community Engagement Co-Chairs
Kathleen Donahoe and Courtney Sievers

Family and Community Engagement Chair – Events
Meg Pietz

Family and Community Engagement – Outreach Chair
Emily Schweiger

Programs Chairs
Jared Cortese & Jen Foreman

Legislative Reps
Jon Overman & Molly Firth

Membership & Volunteer Chairs
Leah Lansberry Austin & Anjean Vanden Bosch

Hospitality Co-Chairs 
Kathleen Donahoe & Emily Grosse

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Committee Chair
Kiana Swearingen

Members at Large
Nicole Kaczmarek & Joa Pope

PTA Non-board Positions 

Website Editor
Kate Scher 

WildChat Editor
Kate Scher 

Student Directory
Laura Zingg

Room Parent Coordinator
Sara Lukas

Spring Fling Chairs
Seeking Volunteers!

Move-a-thon
David Peabody 

Ice Skating Party Coordinator
Seeking Volunteer! 

Family Dance & Game Night Co-Chairs
Seeking Volunteers! 

Spirit Gear
Mendy Minjarez

Tech Support
John Shaw

Movie Night Coordinator
Seeking Volunteer! 

Science/STEM Night Coordinator
Seeking Volunteer! 

Nominating Committee for 2024 Board
Seeking Volunteers! 

Fall Festival Chairs
Jess Twarzik, Melissa Ivancevich & Laura Zingg

An Individual to Help File our Taxes (Form 990)
Seeking Volunteer! 

What do all these people do? See our Board Position Descriptions for a detailed description of job duties.