Executive Officers 2025-2026
Executive officers are elected or appointed annually to a one-year term. Officers my be elected to the same office for two consecutive terms. ​
President
Nicole Faries
elected, voting member
Oversees and coordinates the work of an executive board • Presides at SMMPTA board and association meetings • Serves as the official contact, communicator and representative of SMMPTA • Designated as an authorized signer for SMMPTA checks, contracts and authorizations for payment • Serves as ex-officio member of all committees except the nominating committee • Oversees the work of the Leadership Chair, Legislative Chair, Summer Adventure Chair, DEI Chair, and DEI Committee Deputy.
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Executive Vice President
Erika Bell
elected, voting member
Works as the primary aide to the president • Helps lead a PTA towards specific goals consistent with PTA purposes and policies • Performs president’s duties in their absence • Carries out other duties outlined in unit bylaws and standing rules or as assigned​
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1st VP Communications
Erin Inatsugu
elected, voting member
Communication Committee • Council Directory • Unit Directories • Procedure Books • State PTA Convention • Website & Social Media Updates​​
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2nd VP Organization
Patti Braun
elected, voting member
Hospitality Oversight • Holiday Breakfast • Honorary Service Awards • Installation Brunch/HSA • Oversees the work of the Membership Chair and the Hospitality Chair​​
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3rd VP Health & Safety
April Anderson
elected, voting member
Bike It / Walk It Day • Child / Family Health & Welfare • Child Care • Disaster Preparedness • Nutrition • Nurse’s Day Recognition • Red Ribbon Week (Substance Abuse Education) • Safe Routes to School
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4th VP Education
Danielle Litak
elected, voting member
Technology • Intercultural Library/Literacy • Music Education • Reflections • Parent Education • Oversees the work of the Arts Education Chair
5th VP Community Concerns
Open Position
elected, voting member
Community Backpack Food Program • Dialogue on Race • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity (DEI) • Environmental Concerns • Student / Pedestrian Safety • Youth Violence Prevention
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Recording Secretary
Yvonne Kawano
elected, voting member
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Corresponding Secretary
Open Position
appointed, voting member
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Treasurer
John Jericiau
elected, voting member
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Financial Secretary
Heidi Vega Aimonetti
elected, voting member
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Financial Reviewer
Nathanael Buckley
elected, voting member
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Historian
Open Position
elected, voting member
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Parliamentarian
Yenyao Hsieh
appointed, voting member
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Diversity, Equity &
Inclusion (DEI) Chair
Payal Maniar
appointed, voting member
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Arts Education Chair
Jill Jurenka
appointed, voting member
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Diversity, Equity &
Inclusion (DEI) Deputy
appointed, non-voting member
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Hospitality Chair
Ana Evangelista
appointed, voting member
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Leadership Chair
Zakiya
appointed, voting member
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Legislation Chair
Casper Casparian
appointed, voting member
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Membership Chair
Ann Bash
appointed, voting member
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Summer Adventure Chair
Elizabeth Urquart
appointed, voting member
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President Emeritus
Erika Bell
ex officio, non-voting member
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SMMUSD Superintendent
Antonio Shelton
ex officio, voting member
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