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Who We Are

One of the strategic goals of the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation is to develop a high performing Board of Directors, Executive Director, and organization.

The Board is comprised of the following members:

Judy Bjarke-McKenzie
President

David Lyons
Vice President

Cheryl Pongratz
Treasurer

Morrie Pongratz
Secretary

Jennifer Guy
LAPS Superintendent

Melanie Colgan
LAPS Board Member

Eva Abeyta, LAPS Staff,
Member

Stephanie Archuleta
Member

Leslie Bucklin
Member

Don Casperson
Member

Dennis Gill
Member

Kristin Henderson
Member

Rob Hipwood
Member

Martha Katko
Member

Suzanne Lynne
Member

Kathy Boerigter
Member

Rita Sanchez
Member

Uxue Sansinena
Student Member

Kurt Steinhaus
Member

Jenny McCumber
Executive Director

Krystal Roach
Operations and Finance Coordinator

DeAnna Simons
Administrative Assistant

The Board of Directors meets from 5:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, except when other Foundation business requires an adjustment. Meetings are held at the LAPS School Board room, located at 2101 Trinity Drive, Suite V, Los Alamos, or by Zoom.  Please contact Executive Director Jenny McCumber if you would like to attend a Board meeting.