Board of Directors
Board of Directors 2025-26
Comprised of parent and community volunteers, the Foundation’s Board of Directors is elected annually. Their time and energy enable the Foundation to maintain low operating expenses, so more of every dollar donated goes directly to student programs.
Executive Committee
Archana Upadhyay, MVHS – President
Annie Schmidt, LAHS – Vice President
Laura Schmidt, LAHS – Treasurer
Margaret Otto, MVHS – Secretary
Andrea Maes, MVHS – Fundraising Strategy
Co-Executive Directors
Margaret Gong Kristine Bardman
Board Members
- Jensen Barna, LAHS
- Andy Chmyz, LAHS Alumni Parent
- Alan Cyron, LAHS Alumni Parent
- Seymour Duncker, MVHS
- Marcsi Elovson, LAHS
- Russell Iskander, LAHS
- Jenny Mailhot, MVHS
- Aisha Rengan, MVHS
- Jean Sapiro, LAHS
- Shilpa Sharma, MVHS
- Tanya Solanki, LAHS
- Jeannie Tsai, MVHS
- Rich Tsoi, MVHS
- Jena Wise, MVHS
Board Observers
- Eric Volta, MVLA High School District Superintendent
- Thida Cornes, MVLA High School District Trustee
Find Out More
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