Meet your 2026-2027 OPA Middle School Honour Society

PRESIDENT - CECILLE MANAAY 

Cecille Manaay has been part of the Oxford Preparatory Academy family since 2018, first joining the SOC campus. She and her husband Edwin are proud parents to Vivienne, a former OPA Middle School student, and Grant, a 6th grader at OPA MS.

Growing up in Irvine and now residing in Lake Forest, Cecille brings her professional experience in education operations and marketing to her involvement at OPA Middle School. She’s passionate about building connections and creating opportunities for families to actively participate in our thriving school community. Look out for Cecille at upcoming events—she’s always happy to lend a hand and help make OPA even better for our students and families!

VICE PRESIDENT - ERIN RAZBAN

Erin Razban has been part of the OPA community since 2018 and is the proud parent of two boys, currently in 7th grade and a freshman at Trabuco Hills High School. Her time at OPA has been deeply rewarding, and she cherishes the strong sense of family the school fosters. While her sons attended OPA Saddleback Valley, Erin actively served in the Honour Society—as Volunteer Coordinator, two years as President, and two years overseeing Spirit. She has continued her service at the OPA Middle School, where she held the role of Vice President for two years, President for one year, and currently serves as Vice President. Outside of her volunteer work, Erin is a geography professor at four local community colleges. She finds joy in traveling with her family, sharing laughter with friends, cooking, gardening, spending time at the beach, and racing sailboats.

FINANCE - ELENA GRECO

Elena is excited to serve as Vice President of the Honour Society at Oxford Preparatory Academy Middle School. New to OPA last year, she, her husband, and their seventh-grade daughter are thrilled to join such a welcoming community. As an active-duty military family, they have lived across the U.S. and overseas before settling back in Orange County -- where they started their family. Elena enjoys supporting her daughter’s activities, volunteering at school, trying new recipes, practicing pilates, and attending church. She looks forward to collaborating with the Honour Society to make this year a meaningful and memorable experience for all.

CO-COMMUNICATIONS - LAMA HANNA

Lama is a proud mom of three. All of her children have been part of the OPA community since 2024. With one having already graduated middle school and two still attending, she has spent plenty of time cheering from the sidelines, attending school events, and wondering how her kids grew up so fast! OPA has become such a special part of her family, and she is excited to give back by serving as a Co-Communications along side Andrea Nguyen. She looks forward to helping keep families connected, informed, and in the loop — because there always seems to be something happening at school!

Outside of OPA, Lama is a Revenue Manager in the self-storage industry and has been working in the field since 2012. But of all her titles, her favorite will always be Mom!

CO-COMMUNICATIONS - ANDREA LEE NGUYEN

Andrea moved to Orange County in 2023 from Hawaii, with her husband and three kids, and has been part of the OPA community ever since. Her daughter graduated OPA-MS in 2026, her middle son is currently a 6th grader, while her youngest son is a 1st grader at OPA-SV.  Andrea has always volunteered as room mom at the elementary school, but now is excited to also be a part of Honour Society and help OPA in a different way. She loves OPA’s friendly community and fun traditions and events that make the school experience special.

Outside of volunteering at OPA, she is a general dentist practicing in Laguna Niguel and enjoys helping people care for their smiles. She enjoys exploring California, painting, hosting parties, traveling, and doing anything creative and artistic.        

CO-FUNDRAISING - JESSICA DAZA-CHACON

Jessica is happy to serve on the OPA Middle School Honour Society team this year! With twin 6th graders attending OPA, she is fully invested in supporting our teachers, enhancing student experiences, and fostering a strong school community.

CO-FUNDRAISING - LINDA CHUPCO

As an end-stage kidney disease patient, Linda believes in living the best life she can.  She has a 12 year old son, Lee, who is in 7th grade at OPA. Dad is an ER physician,  he also has his own business. Linda loves to travel as a family and are very involved in music. Linda loves to cook, garden, and play hostess. She is a retired Realtor, and loves to volunteer and contribute back to her church and community. While her main job is towards her family and health, she enjoys making a difference for others. She lives by the motto: Carpe Diem!

VOLUNTEERS - SHIRIN PARSA

SPIRIT WEAR - TRISHA SULLIVAN

Trisha has been part of the OPA family since the day OPA SV opened its doors. She is a proud mom of four: her oldest, Corbin, will be a junior at UCSD this fall; her twin daughters, Keilani and Makayla, are both beginning their freshman year—Keilani at the University of San Francisco and Makayla at UCSD; and her youngest, Landon, is a sixth grader at OPA Middle School.

With three of her four children now heading off to college, Trisha is excited to have more time to dedicate to the OPA community and become even more involved on campus this year. She loves volunteering, giving back, and supporting OPA in any way she can. For the past four years, she has proudly chaired the OPA SV Jog-A-Thon, and she is thrilled to take on her newest role leading Spirit Wear.

Trisha looks forward to bringing her passion, creativity, and school spirit to Spirit Wear and helping make OPA gear something our students, families, and staff can be proud to wear!

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT - LORI JOHNSON

Lori Johnson has been part of the OPA community since 2019 and is excited to serve as the Dean of Student Development for OPA Middle School. In this role, she will work closely with ASB and the Middle School Honor Society to help students grow as leaders, serve their community, and make a positive impact on campus.

As a mom of a 7th grader who is in ASB and a 4th grader at the SV campus, Lori has a special connection to the OPA community. She loves encouraging students to step outside their comfort zones, find their voice, have fun, and make the most of their middle school years. She is excited to support OPA’s student leaders and help create opportunities they’ll remember long after middle school!

PARLIAMENTARIAN - VILMA PASTUSZAK

Vilma has been a proud member of the OPA SOC community since 2020 and has two children in the 3rd and 6th grades. While Vilma has loved volunteering in various classrooms and school events over the years, she is excited to serve as Parliamentarian for the Honour Society at Oxford Preparatory Academy Middle School. Outside of school, Vilma loves supporting her children's activities and exploring Southern California with her family. She is dedicated to ensuring all students are supported in their unique strengths so they can thrive.

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