PTA Executive Board
PTA Executive Board 2025-2026 School Year
The PTA of PS 133K is led by the executive board which is made up of various officers. Elections are held in June of each year and officer positions run from July 1 to June 30. All parent members of the PTA are invited to run for any board position. For a full description of officer duties, check out our bylaws.
PTA President - Renee Lalla
I’m a proud parent of two children at PS 133 in PreK and 3rd grade. My partner is a former PS 133 student himself!
As a former PTA President at our previous school, I’ve seen firsthand how powerful family involvement can be in shaping a thriving school community.
Professionally, I’m a real estate agent with a background in mass communications and public relations, and I bring with me a deep passion for community-building, volunteer work, and philanthropy.
My goal as PTA president is to help bridge the gap between home and school—making sure every family feels seen, heard, and welcomed. I believe in inspiring parents from all backgrounds to get involved and in creating opportunities for meaningful connection and collaboration.
I’m excited for the year ahead and all the amazing things we’ll do together for our students and school community!
Treasurer - Monica Gutierrez ([email protected])
Monica is a parent to third grader Dia, and a founder of Fábrica Architecture Studio. She grew up in Mexico and is fluent in Spanish. Monica is often volunteering at PS 133 events and has been involved in the budget meetings to get ready for this year.
Deputy Treasurer - Tony DiSanzo ([email protected])
Tony is a father of two students at PS 133 and has volunteered on several initiatives including extended day and many community events.
Recording Secretary - Julia O'Brien ([email protected])
Our family has been part of the PS133 school community for the past two years, with our daughter to continue into second grade in the Fall in the French DLP program.
I’m trained as a lawyer, and I have served as an Australian public servant.
I love running and I’ve been part of the 133 PTA runners group the past two years. I am also an avid knitter.
Commissioner of Communications - Taylor Mali ([email protected])
TAYLOR MALI is a poet, teacher, inventor, and 13th-generation resident of New York City.
Deputy of Discourse - Edward Chin ([email protected])
Our son is a first-grade student in the Spanish DLP program and my wife and I have volunteered for a number of activities throughout the year. We've enjoyed being a part of the PS 133 community and I decided I might as well make it official!co-Vice President of Community - Louis Cespedes ([email protected])
Louis is continuing is role as co-chair and his efforts toward a more inclusive and informed school. He’s a parent to second grader Dia in the dual language Spanish program.
co-Vice President of Community - Joel Tse ([email protected])
I am father to second-grader Sonia and PreKer Sadie, and husband to Amanda. I'm a former PTA President at PS 133 and wish to keep the ball rolling on our community development progress, with an eye on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Deputy VP of Community Events - Marlene Cordero Burgos ([email protected])
I'm Marlene Cordero Burgos, Kieran's mom (2nd grade SDLP), and a class parent! After 16 years in healthcare administration, where I led multiple hospital departments and later a multi-specialty practice, I now co-own a transportation company and am a stay-at-home mom.
Throughout those years I have dabbled in party planning. I love to organize and have a real passion for serving my community – you might have seen my work planning last year's Winter Carnival for the Holiday Bazaar. I'm excited to aid in building our community and organizing fun and memorable events for our wonderful school!
Deputy VP of Community Support - Karisma Casilla ([email protected])
Karisma is known as the mayor of PS 133. She is co-chair of the Learning Diversity Committee, mom of two amazing boys, and is always looking for ways to help families at PS 133, ensuring their voices are heard.
Deputy VP of District Community - Dustin Goldman ([email protected])
Dustin is a parent of a first-grader and a bike enthusiast. You can find him on the Bergen Bike Bus or at a local community board meeting.
Vice President of Development - Janeva Morfaw ([email protected])
Janeva continues her role in development and has also led the efforts for after school care options and cool and inclusive school merchandise. She has a second-grader and a 3Ker, and somehow still gets an incredible amount of work done.
Deputy VP of Development - Michael Benn ([email protected])
Former Recording Secretary for the PTA, Michael Benn is returning in a new roll to help support our fundraising efforts with an eye on equity and inclusivity. His two daughters are Fifth Graders in the Spanish dual language program.
Vice President of Student Enrichment - Suzette Lee-Romagnolo ([email protected])
My name is Suzette Lee-Romagnolo and I’m looking forward to my third year as part of this incredible community. As VP of Student Enrichment, I hope to serve as an effective liaison between the PTA at large and the many special groups and actors that help make this family community so dynamic and unique.
Vice President of Class Parent Coordination - Yoko Lytle ([email protected])
Yoko is a former VP of Community, has been chair of many committees including Learning Diversity and School Supplies, a class parent many times over, and a parent of three.
Vice President of Extended Day - This could be you!
Seeking a volunteer to lead the effort toward equitable after school childcare and enrichment programs for all in the PS 133 community. This may include and is not limited to partnering with third party providers such as TEiAM and Discovery Kids, being the PTA liaison for the Encore enrichment program, keeping the after-school program web page updated, and assisting with and submitting extended use permits.