Ivette is new to PTA and is excited to be part of the Darby community. Her work background is in marketing and she has an MBA from the College of Business & Economics at CSUN. In her free time, she enjoys building puzzles with her husband and second-grade daughter, Stella.

This is Keri's third year serving on the Darby PTA Board. Her background includes writing and video production. In her spare time, Keri loves watching old movies and going out for ice cream with her husband and three children.

Mike Weinberger is the proud parent of three children, one of whom currently attends Darby Avenue. Mike is quite busy with three children attending three different schools. However, he tries to find time for outdoor activities, refereeing for his son's robotics team, and supporting the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Matilda Herbster has been a parent and volunteer at Darby for 3 years, having most recently served as Room Parent Coordinator and room parent this past school year. As the 2024/2025 school year commences, she’s excited to serve on the PTA board as Recording Secretary. She received her degree and teaching credential in Elementary Education from Cal State Northridge. Married to the Jenny to her Forrest, Michael, for over a decade, she loves spending time with their children Marcie & Mikey and the four-legged children Max (Canine American) and Memow (Felonious Feline). When she’s not working or volunteering (or parenting) you will probably find her listening to her favorite music & podcast or annihilating competitors in rounds of Tetris.

Iliana is new member to the PTA board and excited to be serving as Treasurer.  She has 3 children, two of which are current students at Darby and a future Darby Dolphin.  Iliana graduated from CSUN and earned a Bachelors Degree in Finance.  On her free time she enjoys sewing and spending time with her family.  She especially enjoys watching her daughters practice and play basketball. 

Christine is new to the PTA board and is also serving as a first time room parent this year. Mother to two wonderful Darby girls and wife of a Darby alum. “Volunteering makes my girls smile and my heart sings.”

Ricardo Chacon is a first year PTA board member. With an an extensive background in banking and real estate.
His son Lucas is in 5th grade. In his free time Ricky enjoys having movie nights with his family on the weekends.

Herbert Serrano serves as the Instructional Technology Lead at California State University Northridge (CSUN), where he leverages his rich background to promote and champion equitable access to the university’s instructional technologies. His expertise has been showcased at various conferences, and in Spring 2024, he was honored with CSUN’s Polished Apple Award, a testament to his significant contributions to enhancing student success. Herbert has a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from UCLA where his research focused on the cost of course materials and its impact on student success.

He is also the proud father of the world’s cutest 2nd grader and proud #DarbyDad.

Cindy T is a Trojan with a Master's degree in Musicology. She loves and serves the PTA because wherever kids are exploring their creativity and having fun , well that's where she wants to be, too!!

Nadisha has been an active member of the PTA for 4 years now. She has a BA from CSUN and worked in child development/early education for 10+ years.  She is the proud mom of three, Caden (5th grader), Ella (2nd grader) and future dolphin Tyler.

Jennifer has been a parent at Darby for three years now and is excited to be the chair for their PTA’s Social Media. She received her degree from CSU Northridge in Child and Adolescent Development. In her spare time she enjoys walks at botanical gardens with her two boys and husband, going on road trips, and arts & crafts.

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