About Us
Friends of Marquez (FOM) is a dedicated non-profit parent-run booster organization for Marquez Charter Elementary. We are a passionate team of parent volunteers dedicated to bringing our community together and raising the vital funds needed to give our kids the absolute best school experience possible.
Meet the 2026-2027 FOM Board Members
Tiffany Ashrafi
Co-President
Diana Tsow
Co-President
Amanda De la Madriz
Vice President
Stephanie de Vera-Toste
Secretary
Leslie & Rob Zaharia
Treasurers
Brandy Breth
Board Member
Karis Mallen
Board Member
Jennifer Candy-Sullivan
Board Member
Success Stories
One of our murals still standing
Monthly Meetings
First Thursday of the Month
September 3, 2026
October 1, 2026
November 5, 2026
December 3, 2026
January 14, 2027 (Back from Winter break)
February 4, 2027
March 4, 2027
April 1, 2027
May 6, 2027 (FOM Board Elections)
June 3, 2026
All Are Welcome and Encouraged to Come!
Please join us back at our Palisades campus. Meetings are held 8:30am - 9:30am
in Room 13 (STAR Classroom)
Auction: Laura Gunn & Brandy Breth
Book Fair & Read-A-Thon: Karis Mallen & Amanda De la Madriz
Communications:
Corporate Match:
Corporate Sponsorship:
Enrichment Fund: Mary Fish
Give Back Nights: Marjorie Stevenson
Grant Writing: Diana Tsow
Halloween Boo Bash: Laura Elihu, Jennifer Candy Sullivan
Kinder Cocktail: FOM Board
Kinder Popsicle: FOM Board
Parent Tours & New Families: Amanda De la Madriz
Teacher & Staff Appreciation: Dana Golder & Holly Ekanej
Social Media: Brandy Breth, Tiffany Ashrafi & Dana Golder
Spirit Wear: Laura Elihu & Tiffany Ashrafi
Walk-A-Thon: Shira Grock
Website: Brandy Breth
Year of Parties (YOP): Dana Golder & Claire Finnk