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The Menlo School Parent Association (MSPA)

The MSPA, led by Menlo parents and guardians, is focused on developing community amongst families, students, and Menlo faculty, staff, and administration.

Funded primarily by parent donations during the annual enrollment process, the MSPA hosts a variety of activities and social events to foster community and connection. 

Throughout the year, there are several MSPA meetings organized by MSPA leadership for parents and guardians with the goal of informing the community about current activities and relevant issues on campus. Generally, there will be three Middle School specific meetings, three Upper School specific meetings, and two joint meetings. Watch the School’s e-newsletters for details.

2026-2027 MSPA Council and Committee Volunteer Leadership

Co-Presidents

Amy Burnett (US), Wiley Anderson (MS)
Co-President Elects Renee Barkley (US), Jinah Banatao (MS)
Secretary Ingrid Kenna
Treasurer Edward Sweeney (Treasurer), Heidi Pan (Assistant Treasurer)
VP Communications
  • eNotes (US) and zipNotes (MS)
  • Volunteer Coordinator
  • MSPA Website
  • Grade Level Communications Chairs
Jan Dong
VP Community Building
  • Admissions Preview Days
  • Holiday Decorations
  • Homecoming
  • Hospitality
  • Knight Navigators
  • Menlo Cares
Sarah Holmgren
VP Service & Engagement 
  • Community Cooks (US)
  • Peninsula Bridge Fun Run
  • Peninsula Bridge/Valpo Bowl (US)
  • Special Olympics
Kristine Pinon
VP Inclusion & Belonging (EDIB)
  • EDI Strategic Plan Advisory Committee
Tejal Parekh
VP Faculty & Staff Appreciation
  • Holiday and Spring Concerts (MS)
  • Faculty/Staff Children’s Holiday Party
  • Faculty/Staff Appreciation Luncheons
  • Latte Mornings
  • Library Volunteers
Aleena Moulds

VP Parent Resourcing

  • Grade Level Teams
Lou Selchau-Hansen (US), Melanie Ladhabhoy (MS)
VP Student Enrichment
  • Student Council Liaison
  • Art Alliance (US)
  • Dance Concert
  • Drama Liaisons
  • US Semi-Formal Pre-Party Coordinator
  • Lost & Found Coordinator
  • Global Expo (Every other year) 
Lisa Gani
VPs Nominating Sarah Dorahy, Mary Shapero
   

MSPA Nominating Process MSPA Volunteer Opportunities

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