(Top Row L-R) David ZeBrack (Vice Chair), Angie Adinamis (Chair), Patricia Kong, Dr. Fran Kaufman, Katie Yee (Facilities & Technology), Ilene Reinfeld (Head of School), Catherine Bridge, Seth Weinger (Finance), Jamie Urman.
(Bottom Row L-R) Gail Silverton, Caitlin Foito-Bleiweiss, Meena White (Community Life), Joe Schneier (Advancement).
(Not pictured) Tara Piper (Marketing).
The Board of Trustees
The Board is the policy making body of Los Encinos School, a nonprofit, tax-exempt corporation. The Board of Trustees includes parents of students (past and present), the Head of School, and involves members of the community at large. In addition to establishing school policies, the Board has the primary fiduciary responsibility for the continued financial stability and long-term viability of the School.
Duties include responsibility for the School’s operating budget, capital assets, and fundraising efforts. In addition, the Board hires, supports, and evaluates the Head of School but is not involved in the day to day running of the School. The role of the Board is to ensure adherence to the School’s mission, to safeguard the integrity of the School, and to provide for the future of the School.
A Message from the Board Chair
Dear Los Encinos School Community,
I’m honored and excited to continue my term as Chair of the LES Board of Trustees for the 2026–2027 school year. It’s a privilege to be in this role and continue to support the school I love!
I want to extend my deepest gratitude to our previous Chair, David ZeBrack, for his remarkable leadership. David has been a driving force behind many key initiatives, most notably securing a long-term lease extension with St. Nicholas Church, which ensures the stability and continuity of our beloved Encino campus for the next thirty years – a legacy that will benefit generations of students to come. I’m also delighted that David remains an active presence on the Board as a Vice Chair, where his wisdom and support will continue to guide us.
The Executive Team is rounded out by Joe Schneier, Seth Weinger, and Meena White. Their expertise and commitment are invaluable, and I look forward to working closely with them again in the year ahead.
Each year, I’m inspired by the Board’s breadth of experience and diversity of perspectives – spanning current parents, grandparents, and alumni parents alike – and this year is no exception. Our collective insights fuel the stewardship that makes Los Encinos School such a special place.
Finally, I want to thank Ilene and the exceptional leadership of our school administration, whose unwavering support for our faculty, staff, and – most importantly – our students, is evident in every corner of campus life.
Here’s to another bright and promising year ahead!
Warmly,
Angie Adinamis
Chair, Board of Trustees
Los Encinos School