Meet Our 2026-26 PTA Board
Our PTA board is a passionate and dedicated group of individuals who work hard to enhance the educational experience for all our students. Each member brings unique skills and perspectives, and together we are committed to building a strong, supportive Pacheco community.
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Lindsay Karaelias, President
Linday oversees and coordinates the efforts of our executive board to ensure everything runs smoothly. She has been on the PTA Board in several rolls for five years and has volunteered at Pacheco in many capacities.
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Rosa Couto, Vice President
Rosa is a vital partner to our PTA president, helping to guide our mission. She has served on our PTA board for five years.
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Denese Tapia, Treasurer
Denese is the backbone of our financial operations, efficiently maintaining our permanent records to track unit funds and financial transactions. Her expertise and diligence ensure our PTA runs smoothly and transparently.
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Kim Westermann, CPA, Financial Secretary
Kim fills a key role in our financial operations, providing transparently and professionalism.
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Sandra Olea-Courter, Recording Secretary
Sandra plays a critical role in our PTA by capturing the discussions at board and association meetings in our Minutes as outlined in our Bylaws.
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Maria Quen, Parlimentarian
Maria helps to manage meetings and offers guidance on parliamentary procedure. As the Chair of the Bylaws Committee, Maria ensures our unit’s bylaws are reviewed annually and updated every five years. She has been passionately involved with ELAC over the years.