OUR TEAM

Our Team is made up of hard-working parents & teachers who pool their talents to provide practical support for our school. Those listed below volunteered to provide leadership this year. Get to know their names and faces, and feel free to ask them if you have questions. Interested in open board positions? Contact us!

 

 

  

 

 

Co-President

Tina Arzani

president@opasochonoursociety.org

     

Tina is in her 3rd year at OPA with one child in 1st grade. She earned her BA from CSUF and went on to attend law school, where she obtained her JD. With over 20 years of experience in the legal field, Tina now works part-time to be more involved in her daughter's life. She enjoys going to Disneyland and traveling with her family. 

 

Tina's super power is: Leadership!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

         Co-President

         Yekta Dowlati

         president@opasochonoursociety.org

 

 

Dr. Yekta is in her 3d year at OPA and a proud mom of a 1st grader. With a PhD in Medical Sciences and a fellowship in Neuropsychopharmacology from Canada, she skillfully manages a full-time career while remaining deeply committed to being present at school and helping in any way she can. Her greatest joy comes from creating precious memories with her little one. This is her 2nd year serving as co-president.

 

Dr. Yekta's super power is: Knowledge!

 

 

 

 


 

 

Co-VP 

Brandy James 

vp@opasochonoursociety.org

 

Brandy has been at SOC now for over 6 years. She has 3 wonderful kids who keep her busy. They are in 3nd, 5th, and 6th. As someone who is deeply passionate about books and reading, she can often be found in the school library, where she loves to read to the little ones. This is her second year serving as the Co-VP. 

 

Brandy's super power is: Super Book Reader!!!

 

    

 

 


 

 

   

Co-VP

Melody Huang

vp@opasochonoursociety.org

 

Melody, a dedicated Executive board member, has been a part of SOC for many years. She has a child in 3rd grade and another in 8th grade. She loves crafting and enjoys traveling with her family. Melody is almost always at school, helping in various ways. Like Brandy, this is her second year serving as Co-VP.

 

Melody's super power is: Flying! 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

     VP of Finance

     Melinda Lorton 

     financevp@opasochonoursociety.org

 

      

 

      

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

Dean of Public Relations

Rumiko Brew

pr@opasochonoursociety.org

 

Rumi is a dedicated mom with a passion for supporting her community. She has two wonderful children, one in 1st grade and another in 5th grade at OPA SOC. Rumi is grateful to be part of such a strong and knowledgeable team, and she believes in the power of teamwork to achieve great things. 

 

Rumi's super power is: Teamwork!

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

Parliamentarian

Victoria McDougald

parliamentarian@opasochonoursociety.org

 

Victoria has a BA in Government from Cornell University and a Master's Degree in Public Policy from Vanderbilt University. This is her 2nd year as an OPA parent; she is the proud mother of two wonderful children who are currently in Kindergarten and 2nd grade. 

 

Victoria's super power is: Research and Reading!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

Auditor

This could be you!

auditor@opasochonoursociety.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

Recording Secretary

Jacqueline Nevill

secretary@opasochonoursociety.org

 

Jacqueline is new to the Executive board this year. It is her 4th year at OPA SOC. She has a lovely 3rd grader and a twins in first grade. She's super excited about being part of Honour Society and making the meetings happen.

 

Jacqueline's super power is: Vision!