Dr. Julie Schornack is the current Chair of Crittenton’s Board of Directors. She is the current Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff Chief at Marshall B. Ketchum University and has been at the college since 1986. Dr. Schornack also serves as an Assistant Professor and has been involved in contact lens research and has lectured extensively on contact lens related topics.
Board of Directors
Officers
Dr. Julie Schornack, OD, MEd
Chair
Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff, Marshall B. Ketchum University
Rusty Kennedy
Secretary
Mr. Rusty Kennedy is a well know leader in Orange County, California. In fact, he has very local roots in this county as he grew up in Fullerton, CA. in the 1960’s, and spent his entire career protecting civil rights and helping to create a more inclusive and hate free Orange County. He credits his justice-minded upbringing for shaping and guiding his servant-leader perspective throughout his life. Most notably he is known for his advocacy work as the former and recently retired Executive Director of the Orange County Human Relations Commission, and the founding CEO of the well-respected local nonprofit known as OC Human Relations.
Mr. Rusty Kennedy is a well know leader in Orange County, California. In fact, he has very local roots in this county as he grew up in Fullerton, CA. in the 1960’s, and spent his entire career protecting civil rights and helping to create a more inclusive and hate free Orange County. He credits his justice-minded upbringing for shaping and guiding his servant-leader perspective throughout his life. Most notably he is known for his advocacy work as the former and recently retired Executive Director of the Orange County Human Relations Commission, and the founding CEO of the well-respected local nonprofit known as OC Human Relations. In these roles, he collectively served 41 years of service, in the pursuit of helping to establish a mission of tolerance and conflict resolution, develop standards of respectful community outreach, and cultivated an organization that continues to empower local citizens to create safe, inclusive schools and communities in Orange County. Currently, Mr. Kennedy continues to pursue his passion of helping nonprofit leaders and organizations by providing strategic planning expertise, mediation, and executive coaching. In his spare time he loves spending time with family, golfing, swimming, walking and traveling. He has also stayed committed and is passionate about helping with police community relations, empowering low-income and diverse communities, advocating for very low-income housing, affordable health care, immigrant rights, and justice for ALL.
Ms. Gayle Deflin
Treasurer
CFO, Plasticolor, Inc.
Ms. Gayle Deflin is the current Treasurer of Crittenton’s Board of Directors. She is currently the Chief Financial Officer and board member of LBMB, Inc. (Plasticolor Molded Products/Chroma-Graphics, Inc.) a company that manufactures and distributes licensed automotive accessories. In addition to her support of Crittenton Services for Children and Families she is involved with the Gallery Collection HOA and the Bagne Family Foundation.
Ms. Linda Ross, JD, ESQ
Immediate Past Chair
Attorney-at-Law, Law Offices of Linda K. Ross
Ms. Linda Ross serves as the immediate Past Chair of Crittenton’s Board of Directors. She has been a practicing attorney at law for more than 28 years, and is currently at the helm of her own firm the Law Office of Linda K. Ross. Her areas of practice and expertise include family law, probate, wills and trusts, estate planning, and trust administration.
Ms. Linda Ross serves as the immediate Past Chair of Crittenton’s Board of Directors. She has been a practicing attorney at law for more than 28 years, and is currently at the helm of her own firm the Law Office of Linda K. Ross. Her areas of practice and expertise include family law, probate, wills and trusts, estate planning, and trust administration. In addition to her support of Crittenton Services for Children and Families she is active with the following organizations: Soroptimists of America, American Association of University Women, the American Bar Association, and the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts. Among her passions in life is her commitment to the fight against human trafficking, and works closely on initiatives that her local Soroptimist chapter and Crittenton’s own advocacy platform prioritize in the community to prevent the further exploitation of vulnerable women and girls. Ms. Ross feels that these organizations give her the opportunity to be involved and help give girls a chance to not only dream, but also give them the ability to achieve their goals.
Board Members
Mr. Andrew Carroll
CPA and Consultant
Mr. Andrew Carroll is a CPA and consultant based in Orange County, California and has been advising clients on their financial lives for more than decade. Mr. Carroll is the current principal and owner of CFO Andrew and also advises and helps manage the operations and finances of small businesses where he serves as a consultant for. His areas of expertise include taxes, investments, insurance, business strategy, operations, mergers and acquisitions, and accounting. In addition to supporting Crittenton’s mission he very much enjoys being an active member of the community. This has included a stint as the Vice Chair of Finance for the North Orange County Chamber of Commerce, and is also currently serving as a Board Member for the CSU Fullerton Center for Entrepreneurship.
Mr. Kevin Garrett
Regional Sales Officer, Inland Empire Region – HUB International
Mr. Duane Greenleaf
Owner, Colette’s Catering and Events
Dr. Kathie Mathis, Psy.D, NCP, DAPA
CEO, California Cognitive Behavioral Institute
Dr. Sandra Morgan, PhD, RN
Director, Global Center for Women & Justice at Vanguard University
Ms. Dorothy Kozak Snoke
Writer, Producer and Owner, Punto Di Arrivo Entertainment
Ms. Theresa Stachelski
Loan Officer, Guild Mortgage Company
Ms. Christine Terry
Community Service Volunteer, Retired Provost of NOCCD School of Continuing Education
