Executive Board

President | Soozi Hamilton

• Oversee and lead the Upper Arlington Orchestra Parent Association (UAOPA) to achieve its objectives.
• Preside over meetings, providing guidance and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Represent the UAOPA in school and community events.
• Collaborate with other officers and committees to ensure effective communication and execution of initiatives.

Vice President/President Elect | Courtney Pearson

• Assist the president in their duties and assume responsibilities in their absence.
• Prepare to transition to the role of president in the future.
• Collaborate with committees and officers to support UAOPA initiatives.
• Attend meetings, contribute to decision-making, and actively engage in discussions.

Treasurer | OPEN

• Manage the UAOPA’s financial affairs, including budgeting, accounting, and reporting.
• Maintain accurate financial records and provide regular updates to the executive board.
• Collaborate with committees on financial matters related to events and initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with financial requirements, policies, and guidelines.

Assistant Treasurer | OPEN

• Essentially a training experience with the intention of moving to Treasurer the following year.

Secretary | Justin Wolfe

• Record minutes and maintain records of UAOPA meetings.
• Handle correspondence and communication on behalf of the UAOPA.
• Distribute meeting agendas, minutes, and relevant information to members.
• Assist with maintaining the UAOPA’s historical documents and records.

Middle School Representatives

• Serve as a liaisons between the UAOPA and middle school parents.
• Attend UAOPA meetings and provide insights and updates from the middle school community.
• Facilitate communication between middle school families and the UAOPA.
• Assist with organizing middle school-focused events and initiatives.

Volunteer Coordinator | Karen Robertson

• Coordinate and manage volunteer recruitment and assignments.
• Work closely with committees to identify volunteer needs for various events and activities.
• Maintain a volunteer database and communicate volunteer opportunities to members.
• Express appreciation and recognition to volunteers for their contributions.

Assistant Volunteer Coordinator | Victoria Sokolova

• Essentially a training experience with the intention of moving to Volunteer Coordinator the following year.

Webmaster | Jonathan Hartley/Chris Lape

• For 2024-25 only, if suitably skilled, create new web presence for the UAOPA
• Ongoing: Implement website changes/additions requested by the UAOPA Board and Directors.