Monika Mekala is the mom of Vihana (started at the co-op summer 2024) and Ishana, who will be joining the school next year. As a Senior Salesforce Engineer at Santander Investments, Monika brings deep experience in technology, strategic planning, problem-solving, and building systems that support people at scale. She is passionate about early childhood education, community-centered learning, and creating strong partnerships between families and the school. Monika is excited to contribute her skills and help continue the nurturing, collaborative environment that makes the school so special.