Yvonne Johnson is the 58th president of National PTA and serves to support the mission and vision of PTA on behalf of all children. She is committed to being intentional with PTA’s effort to be more inclusive, diverse and equitable and will focus the association on strengthening family and school partnerships. Yvonne’s top priorities is ensuring an end to gun violence, listening to our members’ concerns, and being fiscally responsible.
Johnson has previously served as National PTA president-elect (2021-2023), vice president of advocacy (2019-2021), chair of the NCAAC and Governance Policy Committee. She was first elected to the National PTA Board of Directors in 2015 and has also served on the Resolutions (2015-2019) and Field Service (2013-2015) Committees. Johnson has been involved in PTA for over 30 years, serving in her home state of Delaware at the local, region and state PTA levels in many capacities, including state president (2011-2013).
Johnson’s passion is advocacy. Her personal motto is, “Never underestimate the power of a parent’s voice!” She has worked closely with elected officials and decision-makers for years, making a difference in the lives of all children. Johnson has successfully assisted in passing many education bills in Delaware and received the National PTA 2014 Shirley Igo Award for leading a grassroots advocacy campaign around inclusive classrooms in a local school district.
During her term as National PTA vice president of advocacy, Johnson was the directing arm of all advocacy issues and served as the voice for families around education issues. In 2021, she and the Legislation Committee hosted National PTA’s first ever virtual legislative conference and led the effort to form the Public Policy Platform for the 117th Congress.
Johnson is the recipient of various recognitions for her work with the Delaware General Assembly including resolutions and proclamations presented to her by the governor and lieutenant governor—as well as the Delaware Senate and House of Representatives—for her advocacy work around education issues.
Professionally, Johnson is an independent consultant who works with local school districts on school board reform and training,and community outreach. She is married to John and has three children, Ross (Stephanie), Jessica, and Derrick (Melody), and a grandson, Crew.
Kim Lipsky is Director of Government Relations at TikTok, the short-form video entertainment platform.
For more than two decades, Kim worked in the United States Senate as Staff Director of three committees, including Commerce, Science, and Transportation; the Special Committee on Aging; and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. In those roles, she worked for Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Bill Nelson (D-FL), Patty Murray (D-WA), and Jay Rockefeller (D-WV). She is proud of the part she played to enact important legislation, such as the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act, the Federal Aviation Administration bill, the MOBILE Now law and the Safe Sport Act. Just prior to coming to TikTok, Kim led the Democratic work for a multi-client consulting firm focusing on infrastructure and travel clients.
She is originally from Miami Beach and a graduate of the University of Florida (public relations) and the George Washington University (public administration). Kim adores spending time with her two teenage daughters.
Paulina Dawidowska is a Social Impact Manager at Reckitt, dedicated to advancing the company’s mission of creating a healthier, cleaner world. Passionate about driving meaningful change, she works on initiatives that focus on behavior and knowledge-driven solutions to create lasting, measurable impact. Her experience spans the public, nonprofit, and government sectors, equipping her with a diverse perspective on impactful solutions. Paulina holds degrees from Purdue University and NYU Wagner, where she earned her MPA in 2023. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking and hosting dinners.
Mikki Wilson is a brand coach and business consultant who is passionate about education, connection, and entrepreneurship. With extensive experience as a solo CMO for small businesses, she empowers entrepreneurs and CEOs to amplify their value and visibility through innovative strategies.Through her innovative strategies and unwavering commitment, Mikki continues to empower individuals and communities, creating meaningful impact at the intersection of education and business.
Mikki played a pivotal role in revitalizing the Massachusetts PTA Reflections program, expanding participation, forging strong community partnerships, and transforming the Reflections Awards into an immersive experience that showcases student artists in art museums statewide. Her dedication to the program has also resulted in increased PTA membership. She has also served as a Board Member for National PTA
Beyond her PTA involvement, Mikki is a dedicated volunteer, particularly in the fields of arts education, youth development, and entrepreneurship. With nearly two decades of marketing strategy experience, she has successfully driven growth and productivity for small businesses in various industries. Her passion for education, connection, and entrepreneurship makes her an invaluable advocate and collaborator.
Caitlin Chicu is the Director of US & Canada Mobility Consumer Operations and New Verticals at Uber. She oversees operations for rider growth, engagement, and experience; as well as new products and features including Teen accounts. She joined Uber in 2016, and has held multiple roles at the company across Strategy, Earner Operations, Marketplace Operations, and Compliance. Prior to Uber, Caitlin spent over 5 years working in Sales and Trading at Credit Suisse and Macquarie in Hong Kong; as well as a brief stint living and working on a small-scale diversified farm near Frederick, Maryland.
Brittany Hernandez has been with AIM for a little over three years. Her days include handling multiple daily operations in the PTA department, helping you make the best decisions for your organization, and providing excellent customer service. Brittany now lives in Venus, Texas and enjoys spending her free time cheering on her step kids at stock shows while they show their cattle and hanging out with her family and friends.