Ms. Linda Ross is the current 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.
Board of Directors
Officers
Ms. Linda Ross, JD, ESQ
Chair
Attorney-at-Law, Law Offices of Linda K. Ross
Ms. Linda Ross is the current 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.
Mr. Lesford H. Duncan, MPH
Vice Chair/ Strategic Planning
Cultural Competency Officer, County of San Bernardino
Mr. Lesford H. Duncan is the Vice Chair of Strategic Planning of Crittenton’s Board of Directors. He is the current Cultural Competency Officer for San Bernardino County’s Department of Behavioral Health. In this role Mr. Duncan is responsible for promoting wellness, recovery and resilience by identifying and monitoring the regional cultural behavioral health needs of ethnically
Mr. Lesford H. Duncan is the Vice Chair of Strategic Planning of Crittenton’s Board of Directors. He is the current Cultural Competency Officer for San Bernardino County’s Department of Behavioral Health. In this role Mr. Duncan is responsible for promoting wellness, recovery and resilience by identifying and monitoring the regional cultural behavioral health needs of ethnically and culturally diverse populations as they impact systems of care in San Bernardino County. He is a champion for mental health parity and a passionate advocate for trauma-informed systems of care. Most recently he was nominated “30 Under 30 Most Influential” in San Bernardino County by California State Assemblymember Eloise Gomez Reyes, and has earned the National Association of Counties Achievement Award for his work on the Inland Empire Father Involvement Coalition and San Bernardino County’s Maternal Mental Health initiative. In addition to his commitment to public service Mr. Duncan is also a doctoral student at the University of Southern California – Sol Price School of Public Policy and a Health Equity Fellow and Visiting Scholar at George Washington University in Washington, DC. In his spare time he is an avid traveler, marathon participant and enjoys hiking.
Ms. Gayle Deflin, CPA
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.
Dr. Julie Schornack, OD, MEd
Secretary
Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff, Marshall B. Ketchum University
Dr. Julie Schornack serves as Secretary 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.
Ms. Christine Terry
Immediate Past Chair
Community Service Volunteer, Retired Provost of NOCCD School of Continuing Education
Christine Terry serves as the Immediate Past Chair of Crittenton’s Board of Directors. Prior to her retirement Ms. Terry worked as an educator. During this time period she served the Orange County Community College District and held a number of positions at the Cypress and Fullerton College campuses as well as the School of Continuing Education providing services for students with disabilities.
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.
Ms. Rhonda Cleggett
Lieutenant, Fullerton Police Department
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
