Karen Haines Pressman (she/her/hers) has been a resident of Cortlandt Manor since 2003 along with her husband Mark and two children, both Walter Panas graduates. She has a Bachelor of Arts in English from the State University of New York College at Cortland and has worked for over 30 years in the corporate communications and public relations profession. She has volunteered extensively for Lakeland, including two terms as a board of education trustee, and is a strong supporter of public education. 

Jessica Mayes (she/her/hers) has lived in the Crompond area of Cortlandt since 2012 with her husband, Robert, and two children (both students in Lakeland schools). She works as an attorney with over 15 years of experience in commercial real estate.  Jessica attended public schools in Florida and graduated from the University of Florida (B.S., Environmental Science, and J.D.).  She believes strongly in the value of public education and is committed to ensuring that all children have access to inclusive, high-quality schools.

Rachel Zenteno-Martorell (she/her/hers) has been a Cortlandt Manor resident for 20 years. She attended Baruch University and earned her Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance and Human Resources. Rachel has worked supporting female small businesses for over 20 years. She is married to Jorge Martorell and has 9-year-old twins. She is an active part of the Lincoln Titus community and has been the PTA Fundraising VP for 3 years as well as a Lincoln Titus PAVE volunteer. A product of the NYC public school system, she strongly believes in the value of public education.

Tyhessia Perez (she/her/hers) has been a resident of Cortlandt Manor since 2006 along with her husband Homero and two children; a Walter Panas graduate while the other is currently at Copper Beech MS. Tyhessia attended Fordham University in the Bronx, and is currently working as the Office Manager for a CPA in White Plains. She served on the Executive Committee of the PTA at Lincoln-Titus ES and ran several committees, chief among them being “After School Activities.” Tyhessia strongly believes that public education should prepare our students for the future and to be positive contributors to our society.

Shera Salgado-Easter (she/her/hers) has been a resident of Cortlandt Manor since 2017 along with her husband and two children. She attended Penn State University and has a Bachelors degree in Communications. Shera has worked in nonprofit fundraising and events for over 20 years. In her free time, she enjoys running, and cooking/baking with her children.

Lisa Piccirillo (she/her/hers) has been a Cortlandt Manor resident since 1998, along with her husband Lou and their three children, two Walter Panas graduates and a current high schooler. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Bryant University and has worked in digital and content marketing for over 20 years. She’s been an active member of the Lakeland community, serving as PTA President at Lincoln Titus, class parent, and volunteering for several committees such as PBIS, after school activities, school play at L-T, and Destination Imagination.