Meet your 2024-2025 OPA-MS Honour Society Board Members
Our executive board governs the activities, budget, and operations of Honour Society, our parent-teacher organization. Board members are elected annually in May for the next fiscal year, which is from July 1 to June 30. There are also a few positions that are appointed by the board members, including Finance Secretary, Hospitality, and Communications Committee. This year, we still have some board and appointed positions open! Attend our next meeting to learn more and apply, or contact us.
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Monique Lopez (CO-PRESIDENT)Monique is a seasoned OPA family member, joining the SV campus, and SV Honour Society when the school opened in 2016. She's had two sons graduate OPA-SV (2018 and 2021), and her daughter is in 7th grade at MS this year. When she's not performing Honour Society duties, you'll find her at various sporting events for her kids - softball, ice hockey and college football - she's a busy mom. Monique also loves to shop, host her family for pool parties and enjoys good food. |
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Carmen perez (CO-PRESIDENT)Carmen joined the OPA family during SV’s inception year in 2016. She is a firm believer in being actively involved in children’s education. In 2018, she also joined OPA staff working in Scholar Academy. She is on a first name basis with all the students and treats them as if they were all her own kids. Her daughter Tiffany started at OPA-SV as a kindergartener and is currently in 8th grade and will graduate as a Legacy Student. When Carmen isn’t on campus volunteering or working, you can find her driving her Firebird with the car club. She LOVES to throw parties and wants to make lasting memories for our OPA-MS Eagles. |
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ERIN RAZBAN (VICE PRESIDENT)Erin has been an OPA parent since 2018 with her eldest son in 7th grade at the middle school and youngest son in 5th grade at OPA-SV. When she is not volunteering for Honour Society, she is typically teaching geography at a local college, traveling the world or cooking up a delicious meal. She's lived in France and wrote her master's thesis on wine geography! You'll also find her racing sailboats. |
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VERONICA WONG (VP of FINANCE)Veronica joined the OPA community in 2022, when her oldest started at OPA-SV. She is mom to two boys, an 8th grader at OPA-MS and a 3rd grader at OPA-SV. This is her second year as VP of Finance. She is a licensed California CPA and has been in charge of the SEC/financial reporting group of a local company in the technology space for the past eight years. In her spare time, you'll find her with her boys at swim practice, or spending time with her family and new puppy. |
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ALLISON PARADA (AUDITOR)Allison is a superstar mom of twin 7th grade girls, joining the OPA family when her daughters started kindergarten. You’ve likely seen her volunteering at numerous SOC events over the past seven years. She’s the kind of person who always has a big smile on her face, even when she’s explaining how to tell her girls apart for the 100th time. She previously served on the SOC Honour Society, and this year takes on the role of Auditor for MS Honour Society. The Parada family are self-confessed National Park junkies - 25 visited to date. When they’re not off camping or hiking, you’ll often find Allison strolling with her family down Main Street USA at Disneyland. |
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ASHLEY CHANG (DEAN oF COMMUNICATIONS)Ashley is new to the OPA family this year with her son starting in 6th grade. She has a daughter in 8th grade at a different school, where she enjoys being part of the PTO. Ashley is an elementary school teacher who loves to cook, bake, and give her rescue dog and cat unlimited treats.
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VACANT (DEAN OF FUNDRAISING)Our Dean of Fundraising manages our fundraising activities, including our fall and spring fundraisers, and spirit nights.
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BRANDY MATTHEWS (Dean of Student development)Brandy has been a part of the OPA community since her oldest daughter, Addie, now a senior in high school, started Kindergarten at OPA-SOC in 2010, with 2 other children following behind, Connor and Mally. Her youngest, Mally, is currently in the 8th grade. Brandy has been in various roles in Honour Society through the years, including President at OPA-SOC and has loved being involved. When she isn't helping with HS duties, Brandy makes custom cookies from her home (Sweet Adventures Cookie Co). One fun fact is that the Matthews' family loves travel and has almost completed their goal of visiting all 50 states before Addie goes off to college. They have 4 states left: Minnesota, Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia.
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Renee Snyder (DEAN OF Spirit)Renee joined the OPA Community in 2016 when her oldest child, Chad, started Kindergarten at OPA-SOC. Her daughter, Peyton, started Kindergarten the following year. This year, Renee has both a 7th grader and an 8th grader at OPA Middle School! Renee enjoys volunteering on campus and supporting our OPA community. Renee keeps very busy shuttling her kids to all of their many activities and is actively involved in the Foundation for Prader-Willi Research, a non-profit organization that supports life-changing research for people with Prader-Willi Syndrome, a rare genetic condition her daughter, Peyton, was born with. Renee keeps very busy being on the board for the foundation and hosting an annual golf tournament and dinner event to support this cause. Renee is passionate about supporting all kids and their unique needs to help give them access to the tools that they need to achieve their full potential in life.
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VACANT (DEAN OF volunteers)Our Dean of Volunteers organizes parent and community volunteers and coordinates monetary, food and supplies donations to ensure school events run smoothly.
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COURTNEY GARFINKLE (PARLIAMENTARIAN)Courtney joined OPA SOC in 2019, rolled up her sleeves and immediately threw herself into volunteering in the school community. Along with being a current OPA Parent Ambassador, she has previously served as SOC Honour Society's Vice President and President, and has stepped up as Parliamentarian for our MS Honour Society this year. Courtney has a 7th grade son and between chauffeuring him to multiple sports and taking care of their German Shepherd, you'll find her singing, modeling and exploring her family ancestry. Her family enjoys traveling and being actively involved in serving their community. |
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DANA BRUBAKER-KIM (RECORDING SECRETARY)Dana is new to the OPA family this year with her twin boys, Alex and Cohen, starting in 6th grade. She also has a daughter, Harper, in 1st grade at a different school. Dana is an attorney who loves to spend time at the beach watching her kids surf. When they are not at the beach, |
