Meet The Team
President
Sergio Chavez
President Sergio Chavez is the first male Hispanic president of Arizona PTA. From Phoenix, AZ he is focused on diversity and making PTA accessible to EVERYONE in Arizona.
President Elect
Anne Gabriellini
New York native, Anne Gabriellini lives in Surprise, AZ. She has served in many offices during her time with PTA and loves helping units be in Good Standing with AZ PTA.
Vice President
Sarah Davis
Originally from Massachusetts, Sarah has served in each of the four positions on a local unit. She enjoys speaking with and directly helping units with new ideas while maintaining their good standing status
Vice President of Membership
Sara Gagliardi
Sara Gagliardi has been involved with PTA for the past 5 years. She is excited to be part of the AZ PTA team and looks forward to working with local units on membership.
Secretary
Jenny Chavez
Jenny Chavez has had a passion for PTA since 2009. She's been an active parent, local board member, state volunteer and state officer. Jenny loves meeting and talking with new members - email her if you need any help.
Treasurer
Fuji Uyehara
New York native, Fuji, participated in her local PTA as Treasurer & President for around 10 years while her three children were in school. She is excited to be part of the AZ PTA team for her second time.
Arts in Education Chair
AZPTA is looking for dedicated volunteers who want to help make a difference in the lives of Arizona school children. Contact us for more information!
Bylaws Chair
Terrie Minnick
A Past President of AZPTA ('99-'01), Terrie is a proud Mom of 2 and Grandma of 3. She holds a certification in Non-Profit Management from ASU. She's a former National PTA Board of Directors member and Trainer. Terrie served as a Commissioner on the Governor's Commission on Service and Volunteerism for 10 years.
Diversity Chair Dannie Padia
Dannie is an Arizona Native who went to the same elementary and high school her children go to now. She's excited to help the units of North Central Maricopa Region. She was part of her local unit for 9 years and served on the board for 7 of those years in various positions, and is now honored to be serving at the State Level.
State Legislative Issue Chair
vacant
AZPTA is looking for dedicated volunteers who want to help make a difference in the lives of Arizona school children. Contact us for more information!
Northern Arizona
Region Director
vacant
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This region is managed by the Arizona PTA Board of Managers. If you'd like to run for this position please email AZ PTA.
North Central Region - Field Services Representative
Dannie Padia
Dannie is an Arizona Native who went to the same elementary and high school her children go to now. She's excited to help the units of North Central Maricopa Region. She was part of her local unit for 9 years and served on the board for 7 of those years in various positions, and is now honored to be serving at the State Level.
Northeast Maricopa/Gila
Region Director
vacant
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This region is managed by the Arizona PTA Board of Managers. If you'd like to run for this position please email AZ PTA.
Northwest Maricopa Region Director
Chris White
Chris White has lived in Arizona for over 20 years, proud Military Wife (USAF ret.) and mother of two. She has been involved with PTA for 5 years. Chris looks forward to working with AZ PTA and the local units.
Southern Region
Region Director
vacant
This region is managed by the Arizona PTA Board of Managers. If you'd like to run for this position please email AZ PTA.
Southeast Maricopa/Pinal Region Director
This region is managed by the Arizona PTA Board of Managers. If you'd like to run for this position please email AZ PTA.
Southwest Maricopa Region Director
Amanda Reyes
Amanda Reyes is honored to serve as the SWM Region Director. She has lived in Arizona for 11 years and has served in PTA for 5 years at a local unit and on State PTA. She lives in Tonopah with her husband and 4 children.
Western Region Region Director
vacant
This region is managed by the Arizona PTA Board of Managers. If you'd like to run for this position please email AZ PTA.
Field Services Chair
Lee Smith
Lee has been involved with PTA for the past 3 years and has served as president of her local unit. She is a past president of the Az Sunbelt Chapter of MPI (Meeting Professionals International), and an active member for the past 11yrs. She has an 8yr old daughter and two stepdaughters, 17 and 21. In her spare time, Lee is an avid country music fan and enjoys spending quality time with her family.
Federal Legislative
Issues Chair
vacant
AZPTA is looking for dedicated volunteers who want to help make a difference in the lives of Arizona school children. Contact us for more information!
Health & Safety Chair
Nick Reyes
Nick has been a part of the Arizona PTA Board for 4 years. He enjoys the great outdoors and is a US Navy veteran. He lives in Tonopah with his wife and 4 children.