PTA Board 2023-2024
PRESIDENT- Nicole Jacobs
HOMETOWN: Renton, Wa
ALMA MATER: University of Washington
KIDS: Bodie (6th) and Charlotte (5th)
CURRENT JOB: Sr. Biz Analyst
HOBBIES: Traveling, Home Improvement Projects
FAVORITE VACATION SPOT: Mexico!
WHY PTA?: I love the experience my kiddos have had at Briarwood and I want to support the staff to make Briarwood the best it can be.
SECRETARY- Chitra Iyer
HOMETOWN: Vapi, Gujarat, India
ALMA MATER: James Madison University, Virginia
KIDS: Saachi (1st grade) & Sahana (1st grade)
CURRENT or PRE-KID JOB: School Psychologist (Various Districts)
HOBBIES: Cooking, hiking, camping, and being outdoors.
WHY PTA?: I believe it takes a village to raise a child. What better way to raise a child than collaborate with the school and very folks they spend their day with! I am invested in child welfare and advocacy efforts and love to engage in enrichment and growth promoting activities for the children in our communities.
CO-TREASURER- Janessa Benson
HOMETOWN: Spokane, WA
ALMA MATER: West Valley High School, Western Washington University
KIDS: Grant (10), Isaac (6)
CURRENT or PRE-KID JOB: Winery Associate
HOBBIES: Reading, Cooking, camping, watching the Seahawks
Favorite Vacation Spot: Kauai, HI
WHY PTA?: To get involved with my kids school, get to know the Briarwood community, and volunteer time to make it even better
CO-TREASURER- Kim Given
HOMETOWN: Bellingham, WA
ALMA MATER: Western Washington University
KIDS: Max (10), Corbin (8), and Logan (6)
CURRENT or PRE-KID JOB: Bookkeeper
HOBBIES: Crafting and going out to eat
FAVORITE VACATION SPOT: Neskowin, OR
WHY PTA?: I wanted to be more involved in my kids school and help make it the best experience for all kids and parents.
VP OF COMMUNICATIONS- Kelly Sanford
HOMETOWN: Spokane, WA
ALMA MATER: University of Washington
KIDS: Hayden (2nd) and Andie (2nd)
CURRENT OR PRE-KID JOB: Preschool Teacher
HOBBIES: Reading, spending time with friends, biking, paddle boarding
WHY PTA: Building Community!
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VP of Programs - Inga Anderson
HOMETOWN: Chisinau, Moldova (Eastern Europe)
ALMA MATER: Moldova State University
KIDS: Juliette (2nd grade), Daniel (10th grade)
CURRENT or PREVIOUS JOB: Sr. Technical Program Manager
HOBBIES: running, hiking, travelling, spending time with family and friends
FAVORITE VACATION SPOT: somewhere in the mountains
WHY PTA?: I want to be involved and help kids have a happy and enriching experience in school.
VP OF FUNDRAISING- OPEN
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HOMETOWN: Seattle, WA
ALMA MATER: Central Washington University
KIDS: Jack (3rd Grade) and Evan (1st Grade)
CURRENT or PRE-KID JOB: Stay at home parent
HOBBIES: Traveling, and everything and anything outdoors or at the beach.
FAVORITE VACATION SPOT: Kauai, HI and Sedona, AZ
WHY PTA?: I want to be involved at my kids' school, and create enriching experiences for them and their fellow schoolmates.
HOMETOWN: Nevada City, CA
ALMA MATER: Sacramento State
KIDS: Charlie (2nd Grade) and Lila (1st Grade at Apollo)
CURRENT or PRE-KID JOB: Veterinary Technician
HOBBIES: Crafting & Cricut
FAVORITE VACATION SPOT: Depoe Bay, OR w/ Kids, Vegas w/o Kids!
WHY PTA?: A great opportunity to get to know other parents and be in my child's school as often as I can
STAFF LIAISON- Reanne Nakapaahu
HOMETOWN: Kaneohe, Hawaii
ALMA MATER: James B. Castle High School, WSU
KIDS: All of my students!
CURRENT or PRE-KID JOB: Music Teacher
HOBBIES: Watching movies, long drives with loud music, softball, marching band, attending concerts and random adventures
FAVORITE VACATION SPOT: Hawaii (since I also visit my family)
SOMETHING NOBODY KNOWS: I hate seafood
WHY PTA?: PTA is amazing because they do an glorious job with supporting our teachers, staff and students. The PTA hosts fun events, assists with programs and are always present with volunteering. I am proud to be a PTA member!