Who We Are
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.
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 2023-2024
Suzanne Yonkers, Co-President
Jennifer Baskin, Co-President
Paige Arata, Friends of MPAEF / Community Donor Chair
Katherine Armstrong-Hochstetler, Endowment Chair
Katie Belden, PTO Liaison Chair
Michelle Eakin, Auction Chair
Natara Garovoy, Business & Realtor Partners Co-Chair
Jessica Gilmartin, Marketing Chair
Andrea Henry, Secretary
Lennard Hachmann, Schoolhouse Rocks Run Chair
Maria Lehmkuhl, Jeanie Ritchie Grant Co-Chair
Brenda Lo, Business & Realtor Partners Co-Chair
Sally Loverro, OCC Steward Co-Chair
Ashley Miller, OCC Steward Co-Chair
Ivan Morales, Treasurer
Krista Rosa, Past President/Advisor
Katie Rottier, Jeanie Ritchie Grant Co-Chair
Sam Schroeder, Asst. Treasurer
MPAEF Office Staff
Carrie Chen, Executive Director
Kendall Hofstetter, Operations Manager
Kim Drury, Data Specialist
Anjali Patel, Event Specialist
Full Board 2023-2024
Stephanie Alburger
Hilary Allen
Katherine Bicer
Angela Bickar
Corey Binns
Karen Bradshaw
Andrea Brant
Ward Bullard
Meagan Carabetta
Kate Cary
Vanessa Clark
Camelia Coupal
Catherine Duong
Cristina Gibbs
Catherine Gillis
Katherine Glass
Komal Goel
Julie Hartstein
Gabby Hebert
Sabah Husain
Allison Jagtiani
Wendi Karam
Miya Kang
Amy Kurpius
Tom Lento
Laura Low Ah Kee
Francie Maletis
Betsy McBride
Felicia McGrew
Marta Miller
Lindsay Nalevanko
Lisa Napoli
Lisa Rakowski
Elena Rabinowitz
Azadeh Rasmussen
Erin Reuther
Parisa Sabeti
Jessica Shoemaker
Sara Styles
McKenna Sweazy
Ben Wang
Kate Wessel
Leah Wolf