Board Members

2026-2027 Vice President: Sarah Najafalipour

Hi there! My name is Sarah Najafalipour and I am the current Echo Park PTO Vice President. This is my first year on the EP PTO as we are a new Echo Park family. However, I was heavily involved in our previous school’s PTO and have lots of experience with chairing various PTO activities and committees. I have been enjoying getting to know the Echo Park school, families, and staff.

My husband, Andrew, and I have lived in Burnsville for about 15 years. We have two children. My son, Kian, is a 6th grader at Valley Middle School, and my daughter, Lily, is a 2nd grader at Echo Park. In my free time, I love reading, crafting (crochet, cross-stitch, painting, etc.), and event planning. We are a HUGE board game family and are often set up at our gaming table playing a strategy board game. 

2026-2027 Treasurer: Pamela Nelson

My name is Pamela Nelson and I am the current Echo Park Treasurer. The 25-26 school year is my second year as Treasurer; previously I attended regular monthly PTO meetings. I enjoy volunteering at and participating in the Basket Raffle each Fall and will continue working on this yearly event. I have 3 children; a 4th and 2nd grader and a 3 year old. I currently work part-time with a residential drafting company and I am also a stay-at-home mom. Prior to our third child I held various positions in the accounting field. In my free time I love flower gardening, biking and hiking with my family, playing games, traveling, and cooking. 

2026-2027 Secretary: Morgan Schlinsog

2026-2027 Community Engagement Officer: Laura Martini

2026-2027 Event Food Coordinator: Ashley Stang