Executive Board Bios | 2025/26

President, Liz Fillmore

Hey Everyone,

 

I am Liz Fillmore and I will be PTA President for the 2025/26 school year. I am looking forward to continuing to define and build the community that surrounds our school. I cannot wait to learn and grow with you all!

 

My partner Jonathan Garrett and I have lived in Mount Washington since 2006. He works as a video games programmer and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. We adopted Erin right after she was born in 2017. Erin is currently in the third grade and is enjoying learning and spending time with her friends.

 

Sincerely

Liz

 

                

 

1st VP—Communications, REGINA CABRERA

 
I'm Regina, parent of a first and third grader; I'm a marketing and communications strategist with a wide array of experience at SoCal performing art centers and educational institutions. I aim to streamline comms between the school, families, and teachers to make it less overwhelming and more effective for everyone. In my free time (ha!), I am a voracious reader, proficient houseplant hobbyist, and recovering trivia aficionado. 

2nd VP–SARAH ROTHBARD  

 

I'm the parent of a third grader, TK-er and a future Wolf and excited to be helping the coordination of the many programs the PTA has a hand in providing to our wonderful students. When I'm not frantically trying to get to school before the bell, I'm at Cleland Park, working at Zócalo Public Square, walking around the neighborhood (though aspiring to run), and trying to cook or read. 
 

3rd VP Fundraising–JoHN MEEHAN

 Hi all, I’m John and currently have two daughters in Mt. Washington Elementary. I’m originally from rural New York but have lived in Los Angeles for nearly 20 years. I enjoy outdoor activities and most days you can find me walking or running through the neighborhood. If you ever see me feel free to stop me and say hi as I would love the break. I hope to help the school and parents in anyway I can. If you want to talk about anything related to the school please feel free to reach out.

4th VP–Volunteers, SARAH BURNS

Hey Everyone…my name is Sarah Burns, hello! 

I am truly excited to join the MWPTA as the VP of Volunteers. I started volunteering with my mother, Stephanie, at a very young age. Whether she was up late piecing together a quilt to donate, raising money by selling her handmade teddy bears, or simply spending time with an elderly relative, she showed me the value of giving your time. Thank you, Mom! 

 

For the past few years I have been volunteering with Best Friends Animal Society in the hopes of finding homes for shelter pets and with A Cause for Entertainment in effort to raise money in support of individuals and families impacted by Breast Cancer. But the time I have spent volunteering at our school has shown me these important and irrefutable things: we are raising radical children and parents are straight up SUSS.

 

I am really looking forward to finding places for Mt Washington parents (and our kids) to get involved in the way that suits them best. I think that volunteering, whether consistent or sporadic, is as helpful as it is rewarding. 

 

My fabulous fairy of a child, Freja, is in the 4th grade. Spending time with her, in her sparkling world, is my favorite pastime. 

 

treasurer, RICKY PHUNG  

Hi everyone! My name is Ricky Phung, and I’m thrilled to be serving as your PTA Treasurer for the 2025–2026 school year. I’m a parent of two girls in grades TK and 2, and have been a part of the Mt. Washington Elementary community for two years now.

I’m excited to help our PTA support our talented students, caring teachers, and wonderful school. I’m also committed to ensuring transparency and responsible management of our PTA funds. 
 
Please feel free to reach out to treasurer @ mwpta.org if you have any questions or ideas! I’m looking forward to a great year together!

membership chair, marta cross

Hi! I'm Marta! Mom to a very curious and friendly fourth grader Maxwell and a new and rambunctious Kinder boy Miles. I'm an actress and writer married to a Jazz musician in a real life LALA land story. We feel so thankful to be a part of the Wolf pack here at Mount Washington and love our school. My goal is to help you feel welcome, included and a part of our wonderful community on the hill!

 

 

parlimentarian—angela vawter

Hi, all!  I've been an MWE parent since 2017. I'm excited to serve the community in this role for a second year. I love being a part of the PTA. I'm driven by our mission to support every child, and enjoy finding ways to support the parents that fuel this important effort at MWE. My daughter Josephine is a 4th grader this year. I'm on staff at Occidental College. My husband Sean makes movies and TV, and our older son Henry is an 8th grader. Days are busy with lots of kid activities. We all love the ocean and enjoy finding unique adventures in this amazing city of angels. Our most recent adventure took us to the rock pools in Malibu Creek State Park. Thanks for having me!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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