Meet The Arizona PTA Board of Managers Team
President
Sara Gagliardi
I am an Arizona native. I have 4 children and 4 grandchildren who I absolutely adore. I started PTA to become more involved with the education side while my youngest boys were struggling. I served as secretary and president of Mountain Shadows PTSA for a total of 5 years before coming to Arizona PTA. I am very proud to say our PTSA won many membership awards in the state for our group’s efforts. I have served on the state level as Field Service Chair, acting region director as needed, Vice President of Membership, 1st Vice President, and now President. I look forward to continuing my journey with Arizona PTA in order to fulfill my passion of helping others be successful leaders and advocates for all children
Vice President
Danielle Padia
Danielle Padia is an Arizona Native who attended the same elementary & high school her 2 children attended. She studied at GCC, ASU West, and earned her Master's degree at NAU. She served at her local unit as President, Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer over 8 years, 3 years on the Az PTA Board of Managers and Executive Committee as the North Central Maricopa Region Director, and is now honored to serve as the Vice President for AZ PTA going on her second year. She's been part of the AZ delegation at the National PTA Conference for the last 3 years & LegCon 2023. She lives in Glendale with her husband, and 8th grader and works Full Time in the Peoria Unified School District. Danielle is looking forward to supporting local units as well as the organization
Office Management
Vice President of Membership
Brittney Smith
Brittney is mom to one and has been happily married for 14 years. She is a dental hygienist and Army Veteran. Brittney has been actively involved with the parent groups at her daughter’s schools since kindergarten. Three years ago, her family moved to Arizona, she joined the PTA and a couple committees, and then served as the President for two years. Brittney is excited to serve at the state level, as the Vice President of Membership.
Samantha is a devoted mother of two and has been happily married for 15 years. Balancing family life with her career as the Volunteer Coordinator for Old Vail Middle School, and with her involvement with PTA, she excels at creating a supportive, inclusive environment. She has been actively involved with her children's PTAs for the last 3 years, serving on the Board as Communications Vice President, and then President for two terms. She is honored for the chance to continue advocating for the children in the State of Arizona. Samantha's dedication to her family and her community is at the heart of everything she does.
Treasurer
Tiffany Rogers
I have been involved in PTA for 18 years at all levels, and what keeps me here is the mission. I take the mission of PTA seriously, and I believe in our potential as a collective. I spent most of my life in Texas, but I love the mountain views of Tucson, and I am a believer in the dry heat! I have 2 children, 24 and 14 and have been married for 27 years. I am so honored to represent and serve Arizona PTA.
Regional Directors
The following Regions need Regional Directors. If you are interested in stepping into this role, or need assistance please email office@azpta.org.
Southern Region
Southeast Maricopa and Pinal Counties Region
Northwest Maricopa County Region
Northern Region
​Western Region
Northeastern Region Director
Mary Bankhead
Mary became involved with PTA when her daughter began preschool in 2017. She served as committee chair, Vice President, and President of Augustus H. Shaw, Jr. Montessori Elementary School PTA for many years, ending her local unit tenure in 2024. In 2025, she continued her service to PTA becoming Northeastern Region Director, charged with supporting and guiding 14 local PTA units. Mary has nearly 30 years of volunteer leadership experience with civic, community, and education organizations. She plans to work with local units to advocate and support every child. Mary has earned their Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design from Indiana State University, her Master of Science in College Student Affairs from Eastern Illinois University, her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northern Arizona University, and is currently earning her PhD in Higher Education with emphases in Emancipatory Education and Educational Technology from the University of Arizona.
North Central Region Director
Monique Nieto
As a proud mom of four and an Arizona native, I have been deeply involved in the PTA for six years, serving as president of the local board. My journey with the PTA began because of my youngest children; I wanted to be actively involved in their education and advocate for them. This initial involvement quickly blossomed into a passion. I love helping people and am dedicated to supporting our local units and the PTA mission. I look forward to continuing to make a positive impact on our community through the Arizona Parent Teacher Association
Committees
Field Service Chair
Nicole Martin
Nicole Martin is excited to serve as Field Services Chair for AZ PTA. She is a Paraprofessional in the Deer Valley Unified School District. Nicole is also a mother of 3 and has served on her local unit for 5 years, as Secretary.
Diversity Chair
Meagan Anglin
Coming soon
Health & Safety Chair
Heidi Carpenter
​Heidi jumped into PTA when her oldest daughter started kindergarten in 2022. She is the current Treasurer of Desert Willow Elementary PTA. Heidi is the mother of two and an occupational therapist. Heidi has 12 years of volunteer leadership experience with occupational therapy organizations. She hopes to work with local units to keep health & safety topics for all children.
Additional Committees & Members
Interested in joining or need more information about committees?
Email: office@azpta.org
*Committee Chairs
Advocacy Committee
Nicky Indicavitch*
Arts in Education Committee
VACANT*
Reflections Sub-Committee
Colette Campbell*
Tiffany Rogers
Budget & Finance Committee
Tiffany Rogers*
​Brittney Smith
Danielle Padia
Chantelle Little
Bylaws Committee
Kristen Bumford*
Tiffany Rogers
Samantha Wootton
Irene Dargan
Terrie Minnick
Diversity Committee
Meagan Anglin*
Caitlin Dragan
Chantelle Little
Family & Community Engagement Committee
VACANT*
Male Engagement Sub-Committee
Micah Paul Sherman*
Allen Little
Nicole Martin*
Chantelle Little
Monique Nieto
Danielle Padia
Mary Bankhead
Field Service Committee
Health & Safety Committee
Heidi Carpenter*
Leadership Development Committee
VACANT*
Tiffany Rogers
Marketing & Public Relations Committee
Samantha Wootton *LEAD
Kirsten Morgan
Tiffany Rogers
Brittney Smith
Tom Stephens
Corrine Shtayer
Terrie Minnick​
Website - Marketing Sub-Committee
Kirsten Morgan *LEAD
Samantha Wootton​
Membership Committee
Nominating Committee
(7 BOM Members)
Brittney Smith*
Samantha Wootton
Tom Stephens
Shinnika Wilson
Michelle Conn
Samantha Wootton*
Brittney Smith
Danielle Padia
Kirsten Morgan
Nicole Martin
Monique Nieto
Irene Dargan
Elections Committee
(3 Elected Members)
Brittney Smith
Irene Dargan
Meagan Anglin
Teacher of the Month Committee
Monique Nieto*
​Kirsten Morgan
Irene Dargan
Tiffany Rogers
Brittney Smith
State & Local Unit Relations (SLUR) Committee
Danielle Padia
Brittney Smith
Tiffany Rogers
Nicole Martin
Irene Dargan
Monique Nieto
Youth Committee
Angie Nieto
Annual Convention
Interested in helping with Convention?
Email: secretary@azpta.org
Convention Committee
Kirsten Morgan *LEAD
Samantha Wootton
Sara Gagliardi
Tiffany Rogers
Brittney Smith
Irene Dargan
Mary Bankhead
Nicole Martin
Meagan Anglin​
Site Selection - Convention Sub-Committee
(Limit 4)
Kirsten Morgan
Danielle Padia
Samantha Wootton
Tiffany Rogers
Registration - Convention Sub-Committee
Brittney Smith*
Mary Bankhead
Irene Dargan
Nicole Martin
Credentials - Convention Sub-Committee
Brittney Smith*
Mary Bankhead
Workshops - Convention Sub-Committee
Tiffany Rogers*
Samantha Wootton
Brittney Smith
Irene Dargan
Meagan Anglin
Convention Marketing - Convention Sub-Committee
Samantha Wootton*
Brittney Smith
Irene Dargan
Meagan Anglin
Nicole Martin
Sponsors - Convention Sub-Committee
Sara Gagliardi*
Tiffany Rogers
Vendors - Convention Sub-Committee
Sara Gagliardi*
Tiffany Rogers*
Samantha Wootton
Danielle Padia
Volunteers - Convention Sub-Committee
Samantha Wootton*