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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.

2025-2026 MSPA Council and Committee Volunteer Leadership

Co-Presidents

Sarah Dorahy (US), Mary Shapero (MS)
Co-President Elects Amy Burnett (US), Wiley Anderson (MS)
Secretary Jill Hessler
Treasurer Ruchi Goel (Treasurer), Edward Sweeney (Assistant Treasurer)
VP Communications
  • eNotes (US) and zipNotes (MS)
  • Volunteer Coordinator
  • MSPA Website
  • Grade Level Communications Chairs
Ali Michel
VP Community Building
  • Admissions Preview Days
  • Holiday Decorations
  • Homecoming
  • Hospitality
  • Knight Navigators
  • Menlo Cares
Suzanne Yonkers
VP Service & Engagement 
  • Community Cooks (US)
  • Peninsula Bridge Fun Run
  • Peninsula Bridge/Valpo Bowl (US)
  • Special Olympics
Christine Goudey
VP Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (EDIB)
  • EDI Strategic Plan Advisory Committee
Tamara Dunn
VP Faculty & Staff Appreciation
  • Holiday and Spring Concerts (MS)
  • Faculty/Staff Children’s Holiday Party
  • Faculty/Staff Appreciation Luncheons
  • Latte Mornings
  • Library Volunteers
Josephine Lochbaum
VP Parent Education
  • Common Ground
  • Menlo Parent Groups 
  • Parent Education Conference
Susan McLaughlin
VP Parent Resourcing
  • Grade Level Teams 
Sarah Rye
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)
Ali Hinkie
VPs Nominating Erin Grant, Divya Patnam

MSPA Nominating Process MSPA Volunteer Opportunities

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