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.