Each year, at our March General Membership Meeting, the members of the PTA elect four officers (President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary) to the Sunny Hills PTA Executive Committee. Following this, the Executive Committee will appoint Director positions. Together, these members will make up the Sunny Hills PTA Board. All positions, except for Treasurer, can be co-chaired and each role is entitled to one vote, in accordance with SHPTA Standing Rules and WSPTA Bylaws. For detailed descriptions of each position, CLICK HERE.
Interested in holding a Board position? Contact your current PTA President.
Meet the SHPTA Board of Directors
Tatiana Neal - President
OPEN Vice President
Renee Fisher - Secretary
Hi there! I’m Renee Fisher, and I’m thrilled to be serving as your Sunny Hills PTA Secretary for the 2025–26 school year. This is my first year on the executive committee, and I’m excited to jump in and get involved.
My husband and I have two energetic boys (1st and 3rd grade) who keep us constantly moving. Whether we’re biking through the trails or hitting the ski slopes, we’re always up for an adventure.
Before becoming a full-time mom, I worked in global marketing, leading teams and launching campaigns around the world. These days, I love using those skills to support our amazing school community and help keep things running behind the scenes.
Fun fact: I raced downhill skiing in college, which prepared me well for parenting two boys with nonstop energy and zero fear.
Christy Lao - Treasurer
My name is Christy, and I am honored to serve as the Treasurer of Sunny Hills PTA for the 2025-2026 school year. As a passionate advocate for our school community, I am excited to support the PTA’s mission of creating a safe and inclusive learning environment for our students.
Professionally, I bring experience in corporate accounting and finance, which I believe will be valuable as I manage the PTA’s finances and help ensure transparency of our resources.
I am an enthusiastic parent with a 7-year-old daughter, Emma, who is in 2nd grade at Sunny Hills. Committed to giving back, I enjoy volunteering not only in our school community but also with the Pacific Northwest Ballet, Classical KING radio station, and Timberlake Church. In my free time, I practice yoga to stay balanced and energized.
Jessica Schwerzler - Events Director
Hi, I’m Jessica Schwerzler and I’m excited to be the Events Director for Sunny Hills PTA for the 2025-26 school year.
It’s my fourth year in this role and I can’t wait for all the awesome Family Events we have planned. Some of the events we have lined up include: Cultural Night, Bingo and Brownies, STEM Night, End of Year Party and the beloved Popcorn Fridays. If you are interested in helping plan or volunteer for any of these events, shoot me an email!
A little about me outside of the PTA, I have an awesome son Eli who is in 4th grade. I’m retired from Costco after 25 years and I also run a small Etsy business. I have lived in the Seattle/Eastside area all my life. I enjoy walking my crazy 5-year-old Golden Retriever/Border Collie mix, traveling, being with friends and family, crafting and baking. I make a delicious apple pie. My husband and I do many DIY home improvement projects and I try to keep up on the never-ending battle of housework.
I’m excited for this school year, let’s make it a memorable one together.
Lauren Stephenson - Co-Curriculum Support Director
Hey Y’all! I'm Lauren Stephenson, and I'm thrilled to be serving as your Sunny Hills PTA Co-Curriculum Support Director for the 2025-2026 school year.
This marks my eighth year as a member of the Sunny Hills PTA. Over this time, I've had the pleasure of being a room parent for my children's classes, contributing to our Eager Reader program, and holding roles such as Fundraising Director, Secretary, Vice President, and President on our PTA Board. I've also volunteered at numerous family events throughout the school year. Many of your students might know me as the "Orange Ruler Lady" from our exciting fall campaigns in the lunchroom, where we rally our Mustangs to earn class prizes through our schoolwide Orange Ruler giving campaign, supporting our PTA in its mission to serve our students. This year, my daughter Janie is in 5th grade, and my son Abram has completed his six years at Sunny Hills and is now a 7th grader at Pine Lake Middle School.
Outside of PTA activities, I enjoy watching football with friends, experimenting with new recipes, drinking good coffee, hosting gatherings, and celebrating holidays and birthdays. I also love traveling and spending with my family in south Louisiana.
Two fun facts about me - I'm Cajun and I'm a licensed, certified auctioneer!
Tommy Yau - Co-Curriculum Support Director
Hi there - My name is Tommy Yau and I am excited to serve as your Sunny Hills PTA Co-Curriculum Support Director for the 2025-2026 school year. I was the Treasurer for the PTA for two years and just finished last school year in the Secretary role.
I have 3 young kids that keep me very busy – my oldest daughter, Sophie, is now a 6th grader at Pine Lake Middle School, my middle daughter, Adelyn, is a 5th grader and my youngest, Ethan, is in 1st grade. I have many, many more years at Sunny Hills. 😊
In my spare time, I enjoy watching sports, golfing, eating out, and traveling. Fun fact about myself: I used to play pretty high-level Cricket back in Hong Kong during my high school days.
Yingjie Lie - Advocacy Director
Hello! My name is Yingjie Li, and I’m excited to join the Sunny Hills PTA as the Advocacy Director for the 2025–2026 school year.
I’ve been a member of the Sunny Hills PTA for the past three years and have enjoyed serving as the Math Challenge Tournament Chair for the last two. I’m looking forward to stepping into this new role and supporting our parents and students as they thrive in the coming year.
My husband and I have three kids: Aurora, who is in third grade; Aaron, who just started kindergarten; and our youngest, Avril, who is two.
In my free time, I love reading, hiking, and playing board games. A fun fact about me: I’m a yoga practitioner and hold a 200-hour yoga teacher training certificate.
Sara Parsons - Community Outreach Director
Hello! My name is Sara Parsons and I am happy to be filling the role of Community Outreach Director for the 2025-2026 school year. This is our 8th year at Sunny Hills as my daughter, Ashley, is in 7th grade and my daughter, Audrey, is in 5th grade.
Over the last 8 years, I’ve had the opportunity to serve as room parent, art volunteer, field trip chaperone, and I also coordinate the Thanksgiving Food Drive and other community focused hygiene, clothing, and food drives throughout the year. This year I hope to build on that success by supporting additional opportunities to give back through Power Packs, Holiday Gift Barn, D@SH, Lost and Found, and another Fall Food Drive.
In my free time I enjoy spending time with family and friends, going to concerts and sporting events, playing or listening to music, reading, and traveling. Fun fact about me: I used to have a karaoke room in my house and I look forward to one day converting the playroom back into one! :)
Anu Kapoor - Membership Director
Hello All, I'm Anuhar, but you can call me Anu (way easier, right?). I'm excited to jump in as your Membership Director for the Sunny Hills PTA this school year. I have two awesome boys: Rikin, who's in 3rd grade here at Sunny Hills, and Rishaan, who's off to 8th grade at Pine Lake Middle. Wish me luck juggling both!
My mission? To sprinkle some fun into our PTA activities. Expect surprises, laughter, and maybe even a dance-off (you've been warned!). Life’s too short for boring meetings.
When I’m not PTA-ing, my family and I love to travel. We've gotten lost in foreign cities and tried foods we can’t pronounce. Traveling keeps life interesting and full of great stories.
Tracy Grant - Fundraising Director
Hello! My name is Tracy Grant and after 5 years of supporting the PTA behind the scenes I am excited to take a seat for the second year as the Director of Fundraising for the 2025-2026 school year. I look forward to continuing the amazing work the PTA does to create opportunities for students to grow, learn and thrive in an engaging and enriching environment.
After an exciting career as a civil litigator and then a rewarding career as a social worker I am currently using my conflict resolution strategies and de-escalation skills at home to raise my daughter Kendall (a 5th grader) and my son Declan (a 3rd grader).
Fun Fact: My kids are proud second-generation Mustangs as their dad attended Sunny Hills when he was in elementary school!
Dani Diaz Vio - Communications Director
Hello, I’m Daniela Díaz Vio, and I’m excited to continue serving as the Communications Chair for our PTA for a second year.
With a background in design and two years of experience creating visual content for the PTA (alongside my husband, who managed our website), I’m passionate about clear, engaging communication that helps bring our community together.
I’m originally from Chile and a proud mom of a third grader at Sunny Hills. When I’m not working on PTA projects, you’ll find me enjoying yoga, paddleboarding, skiing, thrifting for hidden gems, or trying out a new DIY or recipe at home.
I’m looking forward to another fun and meaningful year supporting our families and helping everyone stay connected!
If you, or someone you know, would like to join our PTA Board please contact Tatiana Neal at president@sunnyhillspta.org. We are happy to answer any questions and provide more details and information about this role.