
Hesby Involved Parents (HIP) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, that works to financially assist, support and empower Hesby Oaks Leadership Academy in providing superior educational opportunities for all of its children through fundraising activities, events, and local business partnerships that foster educational excellence, parental involvement and community pride.
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Welcome to Hesby Oaks Leadership Academy
H.I.P. stands for Hesby Involved Parents - we are a parent volunteer, non-profit organization that connects the students, families, teachers, and administration of the school together. All parents/guardians of Hesby Oaks students are automatically members of H.I.P. We raise necessary funds to cover educational opportunities LAUSD does not provide.
The HIP goal is to help create the best environment and experience for our Hesby students, teachers, staff and families.
How do we do that? For each year, we raise over $250,000 to provide amazing enrichment staff, technology, community events, and programs that all Hesby students and families can enjoy.
Please see our school calendar to see the wonderful events you and your family can participate in during the 2025-2026 school year - Monster Mash Carnival, Movie Nights, Fun Run and our annual Gala are just a few.
We welcome you to the 2025-2026 school year!!
2025-2026 HIP Board of Directors
President
Sherry Zarafshan
sherryhesby@gmail.com
Vice President
Michele Shapiro
shapiroslovehesby@gmail.com
Treasurer
Natalie Astrahan
Secretary
Kimberly Esterkin
Middle School Vice President
Sarah Sonnier
Director of Communications
Rachel Haft
Director of Community Partners
Hillary Croll
Director of HOPE Fund
Lisa Levine
Director of Hospitality
Julie Simms
Director of Gala
Hillary Croll
Director of Enrichment & After School Activities
Michele Shapiro
Director of Monster Mash
Mercedes Noriega
Teacher Liaison (Elementary)
Jen Preuss
Director of Finance
Teacher Liaison (Middle)
Curtis Wynkoop
Room Parent Coordinators
Melanie Jones
Rachel Haft
Director of Spirit Wear
Desiree Jacobs