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 2024-2025

Jennifer Baskin, Co-President

Sally Loverro, Co-President

Stephanie Alburger, Auction Co-Chair

Katherine Armstrong-Hochstetler, Endowment Co-Chair

Michelle Eakin, Auction Co-Chair

Natara Garovoy, Secretary

Katherine Glass, Jeanie Ritchie Grant Co-Chair

Catherine Gillis, PTO Liaison Chair

Jessica Gilmartin, Marketing Chair

Gabriela Hebert, OCC Ambassador Co-Chair

Lennard Hachmann, Schoolhouse Rocks Run Chair

Sabah Husain, OCC Ambassador Co-Chair

Maria Lehmkuhl, Jeanie Ritchie Grant Co-Chair

Brenda Lo, Business & Real Estate Partners Co-Chair

Laura Low Ah Kee, Friends of MPAEF Co-Chair

Ashley Miller, Business & Real Estate Partners Co-Chair

Nihar Naigaonkar, Treasurer

Meredith Nonnenberg, Friends of MPAEF Co-Chairr

Sam Schroeder, Asst. Treasurer

Suzanne Yonkers, Endowment Co-Chair / Past President Advisor

MPAEF Office Staff

Carrie Chen, Executive Director

Kendall Hofstetter, Operations Manager

Kim Drury, Data Specialist

Anjali Patel, Event Specialist

Full Board 2024-2025

Paige Arata

Hilary Allen

Francesca Baraggioli

Kendra Bartlow

Lily Billings

Meagan Carabetta

Allison Carlson

Kate Cary

Vanessa Clark

Camelia Coupal

Michelle Fong

Cristina Gibbs

Komal Goel

Julie Hartstein

Andrea Henry

Allison Jagtiani

Miya Kang

Wendi Karam

Jacqueline Kort

Amy Kurpius

Tom Lento

Betsy McBride

Felicia McGrew

Erika Movsesyan

Lindsay Nalevanko

Kim Novello

Lucy Pieper

Nicole Pollock

Sarah Rachlin

Lisa Rakowski

Azadeh Rasmussen

Erin Reuther

Krista Rosa

Shu Rosenthal

Katie Rottier

Trisha Roy

Katherine Rundell

Parisa Sabeti

Aarati Soman

McKenna Sweazy

Ben Wang

Kate Wessel

Leah Wolf