Meet the PTA Board
president
Desiree Valdivieso
Over the last 5 years Desiree’s participated in PTA as VP, Earth Day Chairperson, Room Parent, Book Fair Chairperson and Roller Skating Coordinator and served on many committees. Her Doves are Isabella (Izzie) grade 5 and Leo grade 3.
executive vice president
Allison Turner
Allison Turner has been a member of the Dahlia Heights PTA since her now-4th grader was in kindergarten. She previously served as a Room Parent and as Fundraising Chair, and she is excited to continue this year as Executive Vice President. Allison is a mom of two Dahlia Doves.
secretary
Kate Davis Caldwell
Kate is the proud parent of a Dahlia second grader and is grateful for the teamwork and dedication of her school community. Kate’s role as Secretary caters to her organizational side and attention to detail; traits that also comes in handy as her son’s chief Lego building assistant.
treasurer
Marni Garland
Marni Garland is a native of Eagle Rock and has lived in or around the area nearly her entire life. With her third (and final) child Naomi entering Kindergarten (Emilio going into 2nd and Liliana into 4th) at Dahlia Heights this fall, she is all-in with the PTA for the long haul!
financial secretary
Ruth Behr
Ruth has enjoyed counting money and writing checks for the past two years serving as the Treasurer, and is thrilled to continue to help with all things money-related in a new role as Financial Secretary. Ruth has two Dahlia littles; a son and a daughter.
1st vp - membership
Kristine Henderson
Kristine has been a member of the NELA community for 16 years. She has one third grader and a desire to help you find your voice through PTA membership. Join the PTA today!
Assistant membership chair
Jenna Van Wagner
As a proud parent of 3 Dahlia Doves, Jenna has been active in building the school’s Garden & Sustainability program, and this year she’s helping build the PTA’s membership too!
2nd vp - communications
Lydia Estrada
Executive Board Contact Info
| Board Position | First Name | Last Name | |
|---|---|---|---|
| President | Desiree | Gates Valdivieso | desiree@dahliapta.org |
| Executive Vice President | Allison | Turner | allison55@me.com |
| Secretary | Ruth | Katz | ruth.katz@dahliapta.org |
| Treasurer | Marni | Garland | marni@dahliapta.org |
| Financial Secretary | Ruth | Behr | ruth.behr@dahliapta.org |
| Parliamentarian | Molly | Van Wagner | molly@dahliapta.org |
| Historian | Wade | Harpootlian | wade.h@dahliapta.org |
| 1st Vice President - Membership | Kristine | Henderson | kristine@dahliapta.org |
| Assistant Membership Chair | Lindsay | Thompson | Lindsayt@gmail.com |
| 2nd Vice President - Communications | Allison | Holroyd | allisonholroyd@gmail.com |
Standing Committee Chairs
| Position | First Name | Last Name | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room Parent Coordinator | Lindsay | Thompson | lindsayt@gmail.com |
| Hospitality Chair | Mandy | Kent | mandykent77@gmail.com |
| Assistant Chair - Hospitality | Magda | Prado | |
| Fundraising and Events Chair | Meg | Pearson | megmariepearson@gmail.com |
| Legislative Advocacy Chair | Lindsey | Meyer Clough | lindseymeyer@mac.com |
| Assistant Advocacy Chair | ** Open Position ** | ||
| Arts Committee Chair | ** Open Position ** | ||
| Assistant Arts Committee Chair | ** Open Position ** |
Ad hoc / Event Committee Chairs
| Event | First Name | Last Name | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Auction | Ginger | DeLeon | ginger.deleon@icloud.com |
| Silent Auction | Heather | Hemingway | heather@eaglewalk.com |
| Dine Out | Dajana | Coulon | coulon.dajana@gmail.com |
| Harvest Fest | Girard | Paul | Girard.a.paul@gmail.com |
| Annual Fund | Aaron | VanWagner | aaronjvanwagner@gmail.com |
| Annual Fund | Meg | Pearson | megmariepearson@gmail.com |
| Walk-A-Thon | Bridget | Byrnes Hirsch | bridgetcara@gmail.com |
| Ice Cream Social | Pat | Rowan | paddyrowan@gmail.com |
| Sustainability / Earth Day | Jenna | VanWagner | jennavanwagner@gmail.com |
| Sustainability / Earth Day | Ellen | Mackle | ellenhope@mac.com |
| Read-a-palooza | ** OPEN POSITION ** | ||
| Banners | Geoff | Clough | geoff@dahliapta.org |
| Spring Dance | Dahlia | Dove | info@dahliapta.org |
| Career Day | Ruth | Katz | ruthiebkatz@gmail.com |
| Career Day | Julia | Lee-Erman | jophelia@gmail.com |
| Game Night | Dahlia | Dove | info@dahliapta.org |
| Reflections | ** OPEN POSITION ** | ||
| Social Justice Committee | Luciana | Svidler | luciana.svidler@gmail.com |
| New Building Project | Jessica | Wethington McLean | Jessica.wethingtonmclean@gmail.com |
| Gardening | Jenna | Van Wagner | jennavanwagner@gmail.com |
| Gardening | Ellen | Mackle | ellenhope@mac.com |
| Valet | Shelly | Frasier | shellyfrasier@gmail.com |
| Prospective Parent Tour | ** OPEN POSITION ** | ||
| Yearbook & Candid Photography | Lydia | Estrada | lydia@lydiaestrada.com |
| Yearbook & Candid Photography | Kristine | Henderson | kristine@dahliapta.org |
| Staff Holiday Luncheon | ** OPEN POSITION ** | ||
| Scholastic Book Fair | Ruth | Katz | ruthiebkatz@gmail.com |
| Dahlia DIY | Lindsey | Clough | lindsey@dahliapta.org |
| Dahlia DIY | Danielle | Nettler | dnettler@dahliapta.org |
| Grants Committee | Darby | Saxby | dsaxbe@usc.edu |
| Grants Committee | Rachel | Shapiro | achelliza@gmail.com |
| Graphic Design | Liz | Climo | elclimo@gmail.com |
| Graphic Design | Eduardo | Valdivieso | eduardo@rogueca.com |
| Charleston gift wrap | Desiree | Valdivieso | desiree@dahliapta.org |
| Masked Mile Mondays | ** OPEN POSITION ** |
