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