Welcome to the
Parents And Lincoln Staff (PALS) Club

Hi! I’m Falon Takahashi, and I’m honored to serve as the President of PALS at Lincoln Elementary. Before becoming deeply involved in our school community, I spent eight years in the Air National Guard working in IT, followed by a career in finance and project management.

In 2023, I decided to step away from the workforce so I could spend more time supporting my kids and giving back to our school. Since then, I’ve had the joy of serving as Vice President of PALS, helping build programs and events that make Lincoln such a special place for our students—but I’m now proud to continue that work as President.

When I’m not volunteering, you can usually find me in my garden, baking something sweet, crocheting, or caring for foster kittens. I’ve always loved math, numbers, and creative projects—and I truly believe that when families get involved, amazing things happen for our kids. I’m excited to continue working together to support our teachers, inspire our students, and strengthen our Lincoln community!

*Stay tuned - bio pending

Hello Lincoln Leopards!

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My name is Diana Delmar and 2024-2025 is our family’s first year at Lincoln Elementary.  We are looking forward to being part of the community and seeing everyone around campus and during the fun events.  I am excited to volunteer and help support our efforts to provide diverse opportunities for our students, parents, and school staff.  I strongly believe that parent involvement and participation are key to helping our students succeed academically, mentally, and socially.  Together, we make all the difference.

Hi everyone. I'm Ivy Maldonado and I'm a Lincoln parent.

This is my first year being apart of PALS and I joined to stay connected and help create meaningful experiences for our students. Outside of PALS, I'm a bit of a tech enthusiast and enjoy spending time with family.

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There's a place for everyone in PALS, and I'd love to see more families jump in and help make this the best time for our kids!

This position is currently open - join the PALS board and represent your team!

This position is currently open - join the PALS board!

​I'm Zahara Zipp and I have two kids at Lincoln. Over the last few years my family and I have enjoyed all the great events PALS has organized for the community. I grew up in San Francisco and I've been happy to call Newark home over the last few years. Lincoln has an amazing community and group of parents and staff who create a wonderful experience for the kids. I'm excited to be a part of this group to help support all the great work PALS.

I have been a Lincoln mom since 2019 and now have three daughters on campus! 

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I am so thankful to have the flexibility in my business to be able to serve our school, teachers, and students so that they can have the best experiences at Lincoln.

I am Jenna Meachem and proud to server on the PALS Board as Member-At-Large. Born and raised in the Fremont/Newark area, I am a product of the local public school system and graduate of Cal State East Bay.

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I have a fifth grader at Lincoln and have experienced firsthand the positive impact PALS has on the school community. I'm excited to support the PALS mission through fundraising, event planning and hands-on involvement throughout the year.

My name is Pawan Bangar, and I’ve been a proud resident of Newark, CA for the past 10 years. I live here with my wonderful family—my wife, our two children who studied at Lincoln Elementary School, and my parents. As an entrepreneur, I’m passionate about driving innovation and making a positive impact through my work. I believe in the power of community and am committed to contributing to the growth and success of our local schools and neighborhoods.

This position is currently open - join the PALS board and represent your team!