PRESIDENT​

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Sharon and her family—husband Jake, stepson Ben (a freshman at the University of Missouri), and daughter Kit (a first grader in the RGC program)—live in Humboldt Park and joined the Pulaski community for kindergarten.

Hailing from the south suburbs of Chicago, Sharon brings over 20 years of experience in digital marketing across industries including software, manufacturing, and logistics. She earned her degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Sharon is excited to support the Pulaski community by volunteering at events, assisting with fundraising efforts, and ensuring the responsible allocation of parent and community donations to best serve the school's needs.

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TREASURER
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Maria lives in Bucktown with her husband Ben and their three kids—Maya, John, and Lola—all happy Pulaski students. The family loves being just steps from school and deeply values the close-knit, welcoming community that makes their neighborhood feel like home.
 

Originally from Spain, Maria has called Chicago home for almost two decades and now proudly considers herself a full-time Chicagoan. She earned her PhD in Cosmology and Particle Physics from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, and later conducted postdoctoral research at The University of Chicago. After several years in academia, Maria transitioned into industry, building a career as a Data Scientist and AI specialist. Most recently, she worked at JP Morgan Chase, based in the iconic Chase Tower downtown.
 

Outside of work, Maria enjoys spending quality time with her family, staying active, diving into a good book, and exploring new restaurants with friends.

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SABER SOIRÉE CHAIR​
 

Emily and her husband Jim have lived in Bucktown since 2011.  Their son Alex (6th grade) started Kindergarten at Pulaski in 2019 and they have been delighted with their Pulaski experience!  They absolutely love the Bucktown community and the "small town” feel you get right in the middle of a major city.

Emily is originally from Dalton, GA and graduated from the University of Tennessee (GO VOLS!) where she majored in Retail and Consumer Science with a minor in Dance.  She was a member of the UT Performing Arts Dance Company and continued dancing upon moving to Chicago.  After spending 18 years as a pharmaceutical sales representative, Emily left the industry to become a dance educator and teaches at various studios throughout Chicago. Emily has also been the Pulaski Competition Cheerleading Co-Coach since 2021 and loves promoting Saber Spirit!

This is Emily’s second year as the Event Chair for the Saber Soirée and she is thrilled to lead this amazing committee in coordinating Pulaski’s largest fundraising event which happens to also be a pretty epic party!  If you are interested in joining the planning committee please reach out to Emily.

FUNDRAISING CHAIR

Michelle and her husband Johnny have been a part of the Bucktown community since 2010.  They joined Pulaski in 2021 for pre-k and currently are proud Pulaski parents to twin boys (Aidan & Lochlan) in 3rd grade and daughter (Shae) in 2nd grade.

Michelle has a BA in marketing and MBA in finance from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. She spent her early career in retail buying and now consults part-time within the CPG space and is actively working with a pet food company, though owns no pets!

In addition to joining FOP, this will be the fifth year that Michelle will chair fundraising for the Saber Soirée.  Joining any committee or volunteering is truly the best way to feel like you are part of the school and to get to know your community!

VOLUNTEER & COMMUNICATIONS CHAIR

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Steph and her husband Michael landed in Humboldt Park in 2010 and were ecstatic to lottery into Pulaski when their oldest, Delfina, entered 1st grade. Delfina is now a proud 5th grade Saber! Her younger sibling, Dahlia, soaking up the Montessori life at Drummond.
 

Steph is basically everywhere—whether you know it or not. From running the Popsicle Playdates to updating the FOP website, Steph is behind the scenes and front of house. If there's a school event, there's a good chance Steph had a hand in it.  She's thrilled to be part of the vibrant, welcoming Pulaski community—and even more excited to help it grow.

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She has dual degree in International Relations and Spanish from UW–Madison, attended Universidad Complutense de Madrid, and received her Master’s in Educational Leadership from SDSU.

Steph's an avid gardener (ask her about native pollinators—seriously, she’d love to talk plants), a devoted globe-trotter, and a champion of Chicago’s deliciously diverse food scene.

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PROCUREMENT CHAIR​
 

Darya and her family live in the neighborhood and love the Bucktown community and walking to school every day. Darya has two kids at Pulaski – an incoming second and fifth-grader. Darya was born in Uzbekistan and her husband, Nemanja was born in Croatia - both really appreciate the diverse and multilingual Pulaski community. 

Darya got her Masters degree from University of Illinois at Chicago School of Architecture and has been working as an Architect in Chicago for many years. As an incoming Project Procurement Board member, Darya is excited to contribute her passion and her knowledge to the school and the community. From beautifying the grounds to making the school more functional and inviting – Darya is excited to embark on this journey. In her spare time Darya is busy improving her own house, gardening and traveling.

SECRETARY

Trini (aka Melissa-Trini) is a Chicago native who resides in Logan Square with her husband Lu and their 3 beautiful children. They are proud parents to Gustavo, a rising 2nd grader, and Sofia, a rising Kindergartener, both in Pulaski's RGC program.  They were thrilled to find a school that would not only challenge their children but also help maintain their Spanish and heritage right in their neighborhood.  Trini is also an active member of the RGC parent committee.

Trini grew up in the Lakeview neighborhood, she studied Latin American/Latino Studies at DePaul University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Indiana University.  She has been an operating room nurse for over 10 years and currently works at the University of Chicago Medical Center.

This is the family's third year at Pulaski and Trini is looking forward to volunteering at school events and fundraisers.  Outside of school life, Trini enjoys photography, tennis/pickleball, gardening and just spending time with her family.

EVENTS CHAIR​
 

​Regina lives in Bucktown with her husband Richard Sr. and their son, Richard Jr. (RJ), a proud 2nd grader at Pulaski. The Crockett family has a special connection to Pulaski. Regina’s husband’s family has long-standing ties to Pulaski, with RJ now representing the fifth generation of students, a legacy that reaches back decades to the school’s Polish-American era of Pulaski’s history, carrying on a family tradition.

Drawn to the school’s strong academics and welcoming spirit, from Kindergarten on, Regina has been an active part of school life since day one, always ready to lend a hand and help make things happen.

A proud Chicago native and CPS alum, Regina studied Business Marketing, received her bachelors in Marketing and psychology,
earned her MBA, and is currently a JD candidate at Northern Illinois University. Her career has spanned state and political sectors. Regina works in consulting, with a focus on political, public policy affairs & legal studies.

At Pulaski, Regina has volunteered across many school events and co-chaired the Teacher Experience Committee for Saber Soiree, helping create memorable experiences for both teachers and families. Whether organizing major events, supporting teachers, or connecting families. Now serving as Event Chair, she brings creativity, humor, and
heart to every project, believing that investing in your child’s school is one of the most powerful ways to invest in your child.
Outside of school, Regina loves dance,theater, exploring Chicago’s food scene, and catching the latest movies. She’s always smiling,
always ready to connect, and always eager to jump in so don’t hesitate to say hi when you see her around Pulaski!