Meet the Team
Meet Our
Board
Our volunteer board is the heart of the RNE Foundation — parents and neighbors giving their time, talent, and energy so every Bear gets the experience they deserve.
18
Board Members
2026–27
Current Term
100%
Volunteer-Run
501(c)(3)
Nonprofit
2026–2027 Board Members
Grouped by the year each term ends. Every one of us is an RNE parent — here's who we are, and the little Bears who keep us motivated.
Serving through 2027Term 2023–2027
AH
Alison Hunt
President
Molly (1st) & Madison (4th)
MW
Mellany Walia
Secretary
Mia (3rd), David (6th) & Arianna (7th)
LL
Leslie Landers
Soiree Chair
Cooper (K), Avery (1st) & Dylan (3rd)
EO
Erica Opitz
Board Member
Juliana (1st) & Alexa (5th)
ES
Erin Sergeant
Board Member
Proud RNE supporter
TV
Travis Vickers
Golf Co-Chair
Proud RNE supporter
Serving through 2028Term 2024–2028
AM
Allison Murry
Vice President
Ace (K) & Charlotte (2nd)
LL
Lynn Lilly
VP Communications
Isabella (K) & Lily (3rd)
KD
Kristin DeMelfi
Family Fun Night Chair
Vivi (1st), Lucca (3rd) & Maddie (6th)
CD
Caitlin Dunning
Sponsorships
Lucy (2nd) & Vera (4th)
BO
Bert Olsen
Board Member
Anders (2nd) & Olivia (age 4)
Serving through 2029Term 2025–2029
RL
Ryan Lemme
Annual Campaign & Technology
Reece & Nolan (3rd)
JL
JC Lyons
Board Member
Jack (3rd) & Isobel (5th)
NB
Noah Bates
Golf Co-Chair
Beau (Pre-K), Mae Claire (2nd) & Emma (5th)
SJ
Stephanie Johnson
Science Night Chair
Sutton (Pre-K) & Hayden (1st)
Serving through 2030Term 2026–2030
CE
Curt Ellison
Treasurer
Tallulah (Pre-K), Lochlan (3rd) & Vivi (5th)
HS
Hayden Smith
Board Member
Rhodes (K) & Sawyer (2nd)
LL
Lauren Lee
Science Liaison
Colin (2nd) & Eliza (5th)
Join the Foundation
Interested in Joining the Board?
The RNE Foundation is always looking for passionate parents and community members who want to make a lasting difference for our Bears. Reach out to learn more about how you can get involved.