Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee

Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Mission Statement:

Redondo Beach Council PTA embraces the diverse backgrounds, experiences, knowledge, and talents of the students, families, and school communities we serve. We strive to empower ALL voices because our differences are our greatest strength in our mission to make every child’s potential a reality.

2025-26 Redondo Beach Council PTA & Unit Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee Chairs:

Redondo Beach Council PTAOPEN
Adams Middle School PTSANatasha Kazi
Alta Vista Elementary School PTAChristen Ahmad
Samara Friedman
Beryl Elementary School PTAPaula Pope
Birney Elementary School PTAKatie Jackson
Jefferson Elementary School PTAKhiem Luu
Lincoln Elementary School PTASiannah Collado
Madison Elementary School PTANatasha Kazi
Parras Middle School PTSA
Redondo Union High School PTSAJennifer Zweig Dwomoh
Tulita Elementary School PTAGwen Cracknell
Washington Elementary School PTAMariam Butler

Recognitions & Awards

2023 National PTA Jan Harp Domene Award Winners

Redondo Beach Council of PTAs was one of three proud winners of the 2023 National PTA Jan Harp Domene Diversity and Inclusion Award, which recognizes PTAs that best demonstrate outstanding achievement in the areas of diversity and inclusion, as well as efforts to end discriminatory practices.

Monthly Cultural Events Calendars

For our Redondo Beach Council PTA cultural events calendar:

July/August 2024  January 2025
September 2024
 February 2025
October 2024  March 2025
 November 2024
 April 2025
 December 2024  May 2025
   June 2025

Click HERE for a helpful document full of resources for families wanting to develop social contacts with children with disabilities.

RB Council PTA Monthly Book Recommendations for K-12

October 2024 March 2025
November 2024 April 2025
December 2024 May 2025
January 2025 June 2025
February 2025  

33rd District PTA Book Nook Recommendations

** Please note that these recommendations came from fellow 33rd District PTA leaders, and posting this list is not meant to be an endorsement by Redondo Beach Council PTA. We invite you to learn more about how PTA is building a more inclusive community by visiting the National PTA website.

Glossary of Inclusion Terms

For a helpful glossary of inclusion terms, see this Glossary of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Terms.

Helpful Links:

→ 33rd District Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

→ CAPTA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Have Questions? Want to be involved in our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee?

Reach out to our Committee Chair at dei@rbcouncilpta.org