Walker PTA is powered by volunteers. Some roles are ongoing, some are seasonal, and many can be shared by co-chairs or supported by a small team.
Roles marked Open need a new volunteer, co-chair, or committee support for the 2026–2027 school year.
Interested in a role but not totally sure what it involves? We can help. Many roles have past materials, experienced volunteers, and room to shadow or co-chair before taking something on.
Email walkerptagroup@gmail.com to ask questions or learn more.
Executive Committee
👩🏻💼 Co-Presidents – Mari Maldonado + Jami Arceneaux
The Co-Presidents help lead the PTA, coordinate committees, serve as liaisons with Walker administration, teachers, and volunteers, and help set priorities for the school year.
💰 Treasurer – Joel Goodman
The Treasurer manages PTA financial transactions, budget categories, audits, and financial reporting. The Treasurer also works with district PTA treasurers and the PTA Equity Project to support equitable use of PTA funds.
💰 Treasurer-Elect / Shadow Treasurer – Open
The Treasurer-Elect shadows the Treasurer during the 2026–2027 school year to learn the PTA’s financial operations and prepare to take over the role in the future.
📝 Secretary – Katie Garfinkel
The Secretary works with the Co-Presidents to set meeting agendas, take minutes, maintain meeting records, and support PTA communications such as website updates, social media, and event flyers as needed.
Committee Chairs
⚖️ PTA Equity Project — Liz Ribiero; 1–2 Open Rep Roles
PEP representatives serve as Walker’s liaisons to the PTA Equity Project, support district-wide equity efforts, share updates with the PTA, and help ensure PEP principles are reflected in Walker PTA work.
🌿 Garden Committee — Sam Meister; Open Co-Chair Role – Sam Meister & Open Co-Chair
Oversee the Walker Garden, including seasonal care, planting, watering coordination, and occasional opportunities to connect the garden with classroom learning.
🎉 Spirit Committee – 1–2 Open Chair/Rep Roles
The Spirit Committee works with the Co-Presidents to gather community input and develop programming that reflects Walker’s values and affirms our diverse school community.
🧥 Lost & Found – Tara Whitaker, Lauren Martin, Stephanie Maloney
The Lost & Found team keeps items organized, posts photos of unclaimed items, shares “last call” reminders, and coordinates donations to Evanston School Children’s Clothing Association at least twice per year.
📊 Audit Committee – Gen Comeau
The Audit Committee supports the Treasurer with annual audit practices by reviewing financial records, receipts, and treasurer reports to help the PTA remain in good nonprofit standing.
🎟 Fundraising – Stephanie Maloney; Committee Support Needed
The Fundraising Committee supports fundraising activities throughout the school year, including event-based fundraisers, Dine to Donate restaurant nights, spiritwear sales, and other fundraising efforts as needed.
🎲 Community Engagement — Ailie Ayers, Kathryn Johnson; 1–2 Open Committee Roles
The Community Engagement Committee plans community-building events for Walker families. Past events have included Bingo, dances, movie nights, and academic-focused events.
🌱 Climate Action — Jen Gilbert; 1 Open Co-Chair/Rep Role
The Climate Action Committee supports green initiatives at Walker, including reusable materials for events, recycling, composting, and Earth Day activities.
💐 Conference Potlucks & Teacher Appreciation — Sarah Trulley; 1 Open Co-Chair Role
This committee supports teacher appreciation throughout the year, including conference meals and snacks in October and February, appreciation moments around the holidays, and Teacher Appreciation Week in May.
📷 Yearbook – Darlena Simmons; 1 Open Co-Chair Role
The Yearbook Committee collects photos, supports 5th grade yearbook fundraising, helps design the Walker yearbook, manages ordering timelines, and supports distribution in the spring.
Event Chairs
🌍 International Night – 1–2 Open Chair Roles
International Night celebrates the families and cultures that make up the Walker community. The event typically includes family-hosted tables, cultural displays, and a potluck-style food section.
This event already has a structure in place, and experienced volunteers can help the next chair with the timeline, signups, and setup.
🎉 WalkerFest – Amanda Hulse & Erin Ellison; Committee Support Needed
WalkerFest is Walker’s annual fall carnival and largest fundraiser of the year. The committee supports donations, activities, vendors, volunteers, communications, and day-of logistics.
📖 Book Fair – Katie Weiss & Liz Pawlack; Committee Support Needed
The Book Fair Committee helps plan the annual Scholastic Book Fair, including logistics, volunteer coordination, setup, teardown, and support for book access and fundraising.
📚 Books & Bingo – Katie Garfinkel & 1-2 Open Chair Roles (for Bingo)
Books & Bingo supports the weekend Book Fair event, helping make the fair more accessible to families while adding a fun community-building Bingo event in the gym.
🎈 Kindermixers – Loretta Garza & Katie Garfinkel
Help coordinate kindergarten/new student mixers during the spring and summer so incoming families have opportunities to meet one another and connect with Walker.
There Is a Place for You
Have a talent, interest, or idea to share? Walker PTA needs all kinds of helpers — planners, writers, organizers, gardeners, spirit wear fans, event volunteers, behind-the-scenes supporters, and people with fresh ideas.
Whether you have one hour, one idea, or a bigger role in mind, there is a place for you.
Email walkerptagroup@gmail.com to get involved, ask a question, suggest a tweak, or learn more about any role.
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