Board Members

Lisa Guthrie was appointed to the board in August 2023. Originally from the East Coast, she grew up in a family of teachers, an upbringing that fostered an enduring interest in education. Ms. Guthrie graduated from Brown University with a degree in computer science, and is currently employed as a program manager at Microsoft. She and her husband have been part of the LWSD community since moving to the Eastside in 2013. They are parents to four children who have attended six different LWSD schools, from preschool to high school, including choice, Quest, and special education programs. Ms. Guthrie is a longtime school volunteer and PTSA chair, as well as a strong advocate for equitable and inclusive education.

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Eric Laliberte was elected to the school board in 2015 and re-elected in 2019. He is a civil litigation attorney practicing at Keller Rohrback LLP in Seattle. Eric graduated with his MBA. from Chapman University and his J.D. from the University of Washington School of Law. Eric, his wife, and their two children live in the Juanita neighborhood of Kirkland.

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Lindsey Yocum was elected to the school board in November 2023. She graduated from Western Washington University with a degree in Business Administration. Lindsey went on to receive a Master’s in Teaching from Northwest University. Her fifteen-year teaching career began in Lake Washington School District at Thoreau Elementary. Lindsey and her husband have been longtime Redmond residents and have two children who attend LWSD schools. 

With a background as an educator and a parent of neurodivergent children, Lindsey has championed for equity and inclusion in schools, communities and work environments. Her advocacy work extends to her current role as Executive Director of a nonprofit farm with a mission to provide inclusive employment opportunities for adults in our community. Lindsey is eager to bring her passion, experience, and perspective to the LWSD school board.

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Angela Meekhof was elected to the school board in November 2025. She graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in Family and Community Services. She went on to receive a Master's in Social Work from the University of Washington. She and her family have resided within the Lake Washington School District for over twenty years and have two children who attend LWSD schools.

Angela is passionate about supporting and advocating for children and families, particularly those whose voices
are underrepresented. Her personal experience with foster parenting, special education and volunteering within the district combined with her child welfare background has helped to shape her perspectives around education.

Aspen Richter brings a wide range of interests and life experiences to the board. Having lived in Washington for over 21 years and before that in California, Oregon, and Colorado, Aspen has experienced everything from education in isolated, rural communities to fast-paced software development in the technology hubs of Silicon Valley and Redmond. Their degree is from the California Institute of Technology, and they have worked in software development and SAS, legislative and regulatory compliance for financial services, and product management.

As a Redmond resident and parent of three students in the district, Aspen has been an involved community and school volunteer, including serving in three PTSAs and in other local advocacy roles. Aspen is passionate about sustainability and waste management, building local community and the importance of education for all students and their diverse possible life pathways.

Humsini Reddy, a current student at Emerson K-12, was selected as a student representative for the Lake Washington and Juanita area in 2025. She is passionate about equity and community and aims to close the gap between district leadership and students from diverse backgrounds, ensuring that decisions reflect the voices of all. By fostering inclusivity and valuing the unique experiences within the district, she hopes to create a stronger sense of equity where every student's story is recognized and heard.

Sunehri Nog is a student at Eastlake High School and was selected as the student representative to schools in the Eastlake and Redmond areas in 2024. Through this position, she aims to advocate with a fresh perspective and act as a liaison, bridging the gap between students and district administration. Ultimately, Sunehri hopes to foster a strong sense of inclusivity in LWSD, encouraging all community members to share their own diverse backgrounds and viewpoints. 

Sarah Samanta is a student at Redmond High School and was selected as the student representative to the Redmond and Eastlake schools in 2025. As a representative, she is committed to uplifting the voices of students who are often left out of the conversation and to advocating for changes that make learning more equitable. Education, in her view, should create opportunities for every student, not only for those who already have access to resources and advantages. Through this commitment, she hopes to help shape a district where all students feel recognized, supported, and empowered to succeed.

James Wang is a student at Lake Washington High School and was selected as the student representative to schools in the Lake Washington and Juanita area in 2024. He hopes to voice the opinions and perspectives of students to the board, ensuring that students are represented in its decisions. Being passionate about new innovative technology, James seeks to enhance students' learning environment and equip them with the essential digital skills needed for today's dynamic world. His universal goal is to improve LWSD students' academic experience positively.