2025-2026 Board Members

These board members are volunteers and are dedicated to providing you the support you need.

We're glad you're here! The OBPTO is a volunteer organization and we represent ALL families at Old Bonhomme. Your voice matters and your participation in the OBPTO makes a difference for all of the children of Old Bonhomme. The OBPTO funds field trips, class parties, social events for families, teacher mini-grants, technology, and much more. Our volunteers also give their time helping out in classrooms, planning and staffing events, and spreading love to the amazing staff at OB.

We welcome all parents and guardians to be actively involved, either by volunteering for an event or committee or by making a tax-deductible annual contribution.

We look forward to a fantastic school year together with your input and participation!

 

-The OBPTO Board

oldbonhommepto@gmail.com

 

 

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 Tanya Hamilton, Co-President  

 

I am grateful to be co-President of OB's PTO Board for a third year. I am the parent of an amazing third grader.  As Co-President of the Board, I am excited to serve and support our school. In addition to the OBPTO, I serve as a Trustee on my neighborhood Association Board and as a member on the St. Louis Association of Realtors Professional Standards committee.  When I’m not working as full-time real-estate agent, I love to travel, spend time outdoors and go on new adventures with my daughter.

 

 

 

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Jessica Lee, Co-President

 

I am excited to take on the role of Co-President this year, having served in other PTO positions for several years since my family joined the Old Bonhomme community. This year my children will be in second and first grade and I can’t wait to continue to support the great work the PTO offers to all children and families within OB. Outside of the PTO I am a healthcare executive. My family and I enjoy hiking, watching movies, and cuddling with our three dogs and two cats.

  

 

 

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Rubria Mendoza, VP Fundraising

 

My name is Rubria Mendoza. My family and I have been in Olivette for six years. We have two girls (entering 6^th and 3^rd grade).  I work in management, and when I'm not at work, I enjoy spending time with my family. We love reading, dancing, road trips, music, and are always open to trying new things!

 

We love the OB community and have been impressed with the number of opportunities the teachers and parents create for our kids, fostering a culture of collaboration, empathy, and togetherness.

 

I am excited to be part of the OB PTO this school year, as a form of gratitude and retribution to the school that has and continues to make a difference in the lives of the kids.

 

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Lakisha Wesseling, VP Events

 

Hi! I’m Lakisha Wesseling, and I’m excited to serve as VP of Events in my first year on the Old Bonhomme PTO board. My son Lincoln is starting kindergarten this fall, and we’re both so happy to be joining the OB community. I’m a features producer at NFL Network (and yes, I still root for the Rams—please don’t hold it against me!). I lost my husband to cancer in 2021, and raising my son has become the heart of everything I do. I’m proud to be part of this amazing group and really looking forward to getting to know everyone.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Lauren Kerth, Co-Treasurer

 

I am a mom of 2 boys (1 and soon to be 3rd grader), I work as an engineer, and I enjoy reading and making soap and candles in my free time. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Anitha Subramani, Co-Treasurer

 

I’m really happy to be jumping in as co-treasurer this year. We are new to the neighborhood and already loving the OB community—it’s such a friendly and welcoming place. My daughter Meena is going into 4th grade, and my husband Shashi and I love to travel whenever we get the chance. We’ve also got a sweet dog named Attila who keeps things lively at home. I’m looking forward to getting more involved, meeting more families, and helping out as part of the co-treasurer team!

 

 

 

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Renee Phillips, Corresponding Secretary & PDC Representative

I have two rambunctious, fun-loving boys. One will be at the middle school this year, and his little brother will be going into 3rd grade in the 25-26 school year. I'm so proud to be a part of our community and school. Design and travel lover. Bad but enthusiastic dancer. Side hustles include chauffeur to too many children's sports and activities to enumerate (why are there so many?), painting and home design. Professionally I've been in Marketing including brand design, voice, art direction and communications which I lean on when supporting Old Bonhomme. Best bribed by tacos and happy hours.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sara Raj, Recording Secretary

 

My family lives in Olivette and will have both of our girls attending OBE in the fall (4th grader and a 2nd grader). We love the OBE community and the amazing families we’ve met so far and the teachers that give their to the kiddos. Besides my job as a mom, I also work in Human Resources full time, and try to spend as much free time with the girls and my husband hiking, baking, cooking, and crafting.

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Lindsay Suk, Parent District Council

 

My name is Lindsay Suk, and I’m so happy to be serving as your PDC representative this year!

My husband Will and I have two children, Ellie (12), and Kingston (9, fourth grade at OB). They keep me very busy (chauffeuring, usually!), but I still feel that it’s so important to donate my time back to their schools.

I can’t wait to get to know everyone as we get started on another fantastic school year!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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