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    Sarah Karlinsky

    President

    Sarah is the mother of a neurodivergent son. She cares deeply about equity and inclusion, ensuring that our schools are welcoming and encouraging of all students. By day she works on advancing housing policy for a Bay Area public policy think tank so that everyone can have a place to call home. She lives with her son, her husband Matthew and her dog Sugar.

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    Meredith Lamont

    Vice President

    Meredith is a 13-year resident of Piedmont, CA and the mother of two daughters in PUSD. Raising a disabled daughter has strengthened her commitment to ensuring all children have equal access to a quality education and are seen as valued members of our community. As co-chair of the Grants Committee, Meredith is proud of the significant funds PIE has raised and granted directly to Special Education providers, Piedmont Recreation Department and the Wellness Center annually. Professionally, Meredith worked 20+ years as a corporate retail executive and is now an independent consultant in Merchandising and Business Strategy working with female-founded businesses in home, fashion, interior design, manufacturing and private equity.

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    Iris Warchall

    Treasurer

    Iris is an autistic parent of an autistic child, a physical therapist, and a disability and neurodiversity educator who teaches physical therapists and other healthcare providers best practices for supporting neurodivergent individuals across the lifespan. You can follow her on Instagram @autisticphysicaltherapist

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    Jed Bickman

    Secretary

    Jed is a book editor and an autistic father of an autistic son. He values the community of neurodiverse families in Piedmont and wants all students to thrive in their schools, his son included. In his free time, he enjoys both repairing and using typewriters.

  • Nhu Vuong Weinberg

    Website Administrator

    Nhu is a recovering software engineer and mother of 2 boys, one of whom is neurodivergent. She is passionate about giving voice to marginalized groups and supporting communities where everyone can feel like they belong. Her hobbies include baking, reading, swimming and drinking tea.

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    Amber Brumfiel

    Board Member

    Amber is an attorney and the mother of three young boys, including a set of twins. Since learning that one of her boys is neurodivergent, Amber has tried to learn all she can about how to advocate for her son. Amber enjoys cooking, exercise, and travel.

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    Rachel Licitra

    Board Member

    Rachel is a marriage and family therapist and a mother of two children, one of whom is neurodivergent. Navigating the world with him has opened her to ways of thinking and seeing that were beyond comprehension before. She seeks to contribute to creating more spaces where people feel valued and seen in our complexity. She is passionate about playing piano and psychoanalysis.

  • Fairuz Abdullah

    Board Member

    Fairuz Abdullah is lawyer, a higher education administrator and an certified executive coach. She is a mother of two children, one whom is neurodivergent. She is passionate about providing support to neurodiverse people in education and workspaces. She believes every individual is capable and should have a seat at the table.

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    Kristen Harknett

    Board Member

    Kristen is a sociology professor and parent of two teens. She is a firm believer that all kids benefit from inclusive educational environments and that "we all do better when we all do better." She has an outsized love of libraries and e-bikes.

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    Betty Rojas

    Board Member

    Betty is a dedicated mother of two young children, one of whom is neurodivergent. She is deeply passionate about fostering inclusive communities that create a sense of belonging for all individuals. Currently a stay-at-home mother, she previously led family engagement and research & development at a charter school network. Betty is devoted to supporting our youth in becoming their best and most authentic selves. In her free time, she enjoys volunteering in schools, Tai Chi, and yoga.

  • Kat Di Piazza

    Kat is a Bay Area native and mom of three boys. She combines her personal experiences with a passion for advocacy, striving to ensure that students with dyslexia, ADHD and other neurodivergent conditions get the support they deserve. She loves empowering parents with the knowledge and tools they need to help their children thrive. Outside of her advocacy work, Kat is a real estate agent and enjoys living in Piedmont with her family and their two friendly black Labradors.n goes here