2025-2026 AUDUBON PTSA BOARD
The Audubon PTSA Board is a group of elected volunteers (called officers) who have oversight and accountability for the PTSA's programs and budget. Please take a moment to read the short biographies of each of our talented and hardworking board members.
For the description of responsibilities under each position, visit Leadership Descriptions.
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Andrea Turnbull, Co-President
Andrea is a stay-at-home mom to Alexis (7th grade) and Quinn (4th grade). She is a Pacific Northwest native and was formerly a structural engineer. As a volunteer, Andrea is happy helping around the classroom and teaching art docent lessons. When not driving her kids to various activities and otherwise momming, Andrea enjoys reading, music, and gardening. |
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Meredith Rivin, VP Communications communications@audubonptsa.org
Meredith is serving her fourth year on the Audubon PTSA Board, and her first year as Co-President. She is originally from southern California, but has lived in Redmond with her family since 2015. She has a son, Oliver, in 5th grade and a daughter, Emily, in 1st Grade. In her other life, she works as a paleontologist and worked at the Burke Museum in Seattle, but is taking time off to spend time with her kids. She also enjoys running, gardening, and spending time outdoors. She’s excited to bring more visibility to the PTSA at Audubon and to encourage more involvement in the community!
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Sarah Rafuse, Secretary
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Marie Beverly, Treasurer
Marie has been with the Audubon community since 2012 when her oldest (Redmond Highschool Class of 2023!) joined in 2nd grade, and originally joined the PTSA Board in 2014, serving as Treasurer for two years. Marie is the proud mom of Andy (5th Grade) and returning to her role as treasurer! Marie, along with her husband Craig, have volunteered in various Audubon activities over the years, including Welcome Back Bash!, Movie Nights, Field Days (Popcorn!), Idylwood and other field trips, as well as several fundraising events for the school. Marie works in the finance department for a local life-science company and is a licensed CPA. Her family enjoys sailing in the Puget Sound, bonfires and hanging out in the front yard of their home with all the neighborhood kids playing nearby.
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OPEN, VP Communications communications@audubonptsa.org
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Aviv Arowesty-Balas, Co-VP School Services school.services@audubonptsa.org
Aviv Arowesty-Balas, a dedicated parent and community leader, is in her second year on the PTSA board as the VP of school services. She has already made a significant impact as the creative mind behind our teacher appreciation events. In addition to her board role, Aviv has served as an Art Docent and volunteered in her son's classrooms. She is the proud mother of Dylan (1st grade) and Amy (pre-K). Aviv is a passionate community builder with a strong background in events planning, managing communities, and leading a voluntary community project that includes 200 volunteers supporting families in need.
Aviv and her family love exploring Washington, reading, cooking, and hiking together.
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Ma'ayan Levhar, Co-VP School Services school.services@audubonptsa.org
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OPEN, VP Events
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Deshna Shaw, VP Fundraising
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Ivette Cortes Garcia, Co-VP Outreach Ivette is serving her first year on the PTSA as Co-VP of Outreach. She is originally from Guadalajara, Mexico, and has been in Washington since 2019. As a volunteer, Ivette has served as an Art Docent and volunteered in her sons classrooms and helping around the school. She is super proud of her boys, Jesus, 6th grade, and Cristobal, 2nd grade. Ivette is passionate about cooking and baking, music, dancing, hiking, and spending time with the family.
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Megan Vogt, Co-VP Outreach
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OPEN, VP Enrichment
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