2025-2026 Grand Ridge PTSA - Board of Directors

Garth Higgins - Treasurer*

 Garth is the father of two boys in 5th and 7th grade. His family has lived in Issaquah Highlands since 2018. Garth has served on the Board of Directors for the past four years. Your kids likely know him as the cheerful guy handing out popcorn at every Popcorn Friday event!

Andreia Rafael - Secretary* and Volunteer Coordinator

Andreia has two daughters, one being a 1st grader at Grand Ridge. This is her second year serving on the board and she is excited to continue contributing to programs she is passionate about, including Cultural Club and the Math Challenge tournament. 

Elizabeth Parker - Vice President* and Director of Communications

Elizabeth has been an Issaquah Highlands resident since 2009 and is serving her fourth term as Director of Communications for the Grand Ridge PTSA and her second year as Vice President. Her daughter, Lauren, is a third grader.

Erin Michael - Director of Events

  Erin has lived with her family in the Highlands for 20 years and has three kids in the Issaquah School District: Clara at IHS, Janie at PCMS, and Callen, a 5th grader at Grand Ridge. This is her 9th year on the Grand Ridge PTSA Board serving her third year as Events Director and second as Vice President.  

Alyssa Mai - Art Program Director

Alyssa has two children in Issaquah schools, one current Grizzly and one previous Grizzly. This is her first year serving as Art Director and she is excited to continue brining amazing art into our school! 

 

Yulia has lived in the Issaquah Highlands for the past six years. She has a son in 3rd grade at Grand Ridge. She is excited to continue supporting the school community and connecting with other families.

 

Amlata is a first-time PTSA Board Member with two children at Grand Ridge Elementary, in 1st and 3rd grade. With a background and education as a global education specialist, she is a wonderful addition to advocating for our school, students, and community!

Katie Jenkins - Outreach Director

Katie has been a resident of the Issaquah Highlands for the past five years. She has twin fourth graders at Grand Ridge. This is her first year serving as Outreach Director. 

*These positions make up the Executive Committee and are elected each Spring for the following school year. Qualified candidates enjoy working with people, are fair and objective, and have a passion for improving the lives of our students at Grand Ridge. Previous leadership experience is not required, and training will be provided. In order to be eligible for election, candidates must have been a PTSA member for at least 15 days prior to being elected.

The 2025/26 PTSA does not currently have an elected Board President. En lieu of this position being filled, the Executive Board Members who have been elected by the PTSA General Membership are each taking on the roles and responsibilities of the President. 

Open Board Positions

Co-Events Director

Membership Chair

Volunteer Coordinator

Fundraising Co-Chair  

Are you interested in open board positions? Contact us