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The Rt. Rev. John H. Taylor
Honorary Board Chair
BIO
The Rt. Rev. John H. Taylor began ministry as seventh bishop of the six-county Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles on Dec. 1, 2017. Before his election, Taylor served as vicar of St. John Chrysostom Church and School in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, beginning in 2004. A lifelong Episcopalian, Taylor was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1954, the son of journalists and formerly served as chief of staff to former President Richard M. Nixon and later as the executive director of the Nixon Library in Yorba Linda, Calif. He received a bachelor's degree in political science at the University of California, San Diego, and a master of divinity at the Claremont School of Theology and Bloy House. He is a graduate of Phillips Academy, Andover, Massachusetts. He was ordained a priest in January 2004 and served as curate at the Church of St. Andrew the Apostle in Fullerton. Taylor has written two novels, Patterns of Abuse and Jackson Place, in addition to numerous newspaper and magazine articles and a blog, "The Episconixonian." Taylor married Kathleen Hannigan O'Connor in 2002. He has two daughters, Valerie and Lindsay, and two stepchildren, Daniel and Meaghan.
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Ed Han
Board Co-Chair
Current Parent
BIO
Ed Han and his wife Marta Han are parents to Ethan ’27 and Martin ’29. Ed is a private investor based in Los Angeles. Previously, Ed was a Managing Director in private equity at Bain Capital, a global investment firm that partners with management teams to build, transform, and grow great companies. Ed joined Bain Capital in 1998, and helped build Bain Capital’s private equity businesses in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. He has sourced, executed, overseen, and harvested private equity investments across a broad range of sectors in multiple geographies. Prior to Bain Capital, Ed was a consultant at McKinsey & Company, a leading international strategy consulting firm. Ed received his M.B.A. from Harvard Business School, where he was a Baker Scholar, and his A.B. from Harvard College, summa cum laude in Computer Science, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa in his junior year. He has been a Campbell Hall Board member since 2017 and currently serves on the Executive, Governance, Finance, and Advancement Committees.
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Terra Potts
Board Co-Chair
Current Parent
BIO
Terra Potts, mom to Madeline ’28, is the Senior Vice President of Marketing at Warner Bros. Pictures where, over the course of her tenure, she has transformed the niche area of targeted and multicultural marketing and publicity into a top studio priority, evolving the department, and her position, into one focused on inclusivity, social impact and innovative, synergistic strategies. During her tenure with the studio, Terra has touched each title, especially impacting the successful campaigns for such recent high-profile features as Just Mercy, the first film to be produced under the studio’s company-wide diversity protocol; IT Chapter Two; and Crazy Rich Asians. In addition to her studio responsibilities, Terra is currently a board member of First Entertainment Credit Union and sits on the Executive Committee for the Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts & Sciences and the Advisory Council for Times Up Critical, which is an opt-in database of diverse critics and entertainment reporters. Terra also serves on Campbell Hall’s Board level DEIJ Task Force and the school’s Communications Committee.
“As a single mother, I am very grateful for the support I have received from the Campbell Hall Administration and Faculty over the years. I am incredibly proud to be a part of this community. It is my pleasure and honor to join the board and join arms with all who have made our experience at Campbell Hall so meaningful.”
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Donna Langley
Board Vice Chair
Current Parent
BIO
Donna Langley is Chairman, Universal Filmed Entertainment Group. She serves on the board for Vital Voices, American Film Institute, Motion Picture Association and USC School of Cinematic Arts. A native of England, Donna was named Dame Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (DBE) for her contributions to film and entertainment in 2019. She is a founding member of Campbell Hall’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Task Force, as well as serving on the Executive and Governance Committees. Donna and her husband Ramin have two sons, Paolo ’27 and Adello ’30.
“Campbell Hall has always held a special place in our family’s heart and heritage. My husband Ramin is an alumni, and our two sons, Paolo & Adello, are carrying the legacy forward. We all take so much pride in the indelible spirit and integrity that defines this great school, and we look forward to helping the community build on its commitment to create an equitable educational experience for not only our children, but generations to come.”
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The Rev. Canon Julian P. Bull
Board President
Head of School
Parent of Alumni
BIO
Canon Bull earned his Bachelor’s degree from Dartmouth College, his Master’s in Philosophy from Boston College, and his Master’s in Divinity from Virginia Theological Seminary. He is an ordained priest in the Episcopal Church. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2003, Canon Bull served as Head of Trinity Episcopal School in New Orleans and as the Assistant Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, Dean of Students, Chair of the Diversity Committee, and Director of the Senior Humanities Program at Albuquerque Academy. He has served on the Boards of the National Association of Episcopal Schools, the Independent School Association of the Southwest, St. James’ Episcopal School, the Louisiana Children’s Museum, the Steering Committee for the Los Angeles School Heads, the Studio City Neighborhood Council, and has chaired the last two search committees for bishops of Los Angeles. He currently serves as the Chair of the Commission on Schools of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles and is on the Advisory Board of the
Collaborative for Spirituality in Education.
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Todd James
Board Treasurer
Current Parent
BIO
Todd James is an investor in early-stage companies and an advisor to several startups. He publishes the Santa Monica Daily Press and helps oversee a graphic design firm. Previously, Todd spent over 25 years at the Capital Group managing global equity portfolios. He has been involved with Swim with Mike for over 20 years helping disabled athletes achieve a college education.
Todd has been a member of Campbell Hall’s Finance Committee for the past 3 years. Todd and his wife Tatiana are parents to Luke ’23 and Nico.
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David Damus ’83
Board Secretary
Alumnus + Current Parent
BIO
David Damus is the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of System Property Development Company, Inc. and its subsidiaries. David also serves as the Trustee of the Jack Hazard Trusts. David received his B.A. and M.B.A. from the University of Southern California and his J.D. from Vanderbilt University. He and his wife Edie are the proud parents of twins Madison ’23 and Makenzie ’23.
“Campbell Hall has always been a special place for my family. As an alumnus and parent, it has been great to see our school as a bright light in the Los Angeles community. Dr. Campbell would be proud to see how the school his family started in 1944 has grown into one of the leading institutions producing great graduates dedicated to making our world a better place.”
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Severyn Aszkenazy
Parent of Alumnus
BIO
Bio coming soon!
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Dr. Ted Burnett
Parent of Alumna
BIO
Dr. Ted Burnett grew up in Los Angeles and received his dental degree from the Georgetown University School of Dentistry in 1988. In addition to managing a successful private practice, he is the only African American dentist to hold the title of Director and Clinical Instructor with the University of Southern California School of Dentistry. He is also a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, and the past president of the West Los Angeles Dental Society. Ted currently sits on Campbell Hall’s Finance and Advancement Committees as well as the DEIJ Task Force. Ted and his wife, Denise, are parents to college student Madison ’20.
“CH is a very special place to me. As both a parent of a recent graduate and a member of the Board of Directors, Campbell Hall continues to exceed my expectations. The leadership as well as the faculty and staff are selected to ensure that our students are educated at a high level while also given the opportunity to blossom into becoming their best selves. I am proud to help CH move forward. Campbell Hall is a very compassionate institution with a vision for the future. We are fearless leaders in pushing for what is best for developing the young mind while helping our students become quality world citizens. I am absolutely proud to support Campbell Hall in any way I can. I love it here.”
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The Rev. Jenifer Chatfield
Current Parent
BIO
The Rev. Jenifer Chatfield serves as Rector of St. Edmund's Episcopal Church and Preschool in San Marino. She recently served on the Executive Board of Holy Family Services, an institution of the Diocese of Los Angeles which offers affordable adoption services and foster care opportunities for children and families and has served on the boards for other Episcopal schools in the Los Angeles Diocese. She is currently the Chair of Campbell Hall’s Religious and Community Life Committee. She received her B.A. from UC Irvine in Drama, an M.F.A. from UCLA in Film and Television, an M.Div. from Yale Divinity School, and is also a graduate of Berkeley Divinity School at Yale, and the Institute of Sacred Music at Yale. Jenifer and Nancy Kirhoffer are proud parents of Kaelyn ’27.
“Even before our daughter was born, we spent time with families and children from Campbell Hall and saw how this CH community helped to not only develop creative future leaders, but also kind, thoughtful, well-rounded flourishing teens and young adults. There was no other school choice in our minds. I couldn't be more proud to be a CH parent and to serve on this board.”
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Jessica Chung
Current Parent
BIO
Jessica is passionate about the transformational power of education. At UCLA Anderson, she served on the admissions committee as Associate Director of Admissions, evaluating and interviewing thousands of applicants for the full-time MBA program. In addition, she managed admissions events around the world, advised on fellowship decisions, and collaborated on strategic projects alongside the school’s senior leadership team.
Currently, Jessica works with the Forte Foundation as the Pre-MBA Coach for their MBA Launch program and consults as a graduate admissions coach. She and her husband David are parents to Aaron ’29 and Averie ’31. At Campbell Hall, she serves on the AAPI Family Alliance and DEIJ committees.
Jessica graduated from UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business with a BS in Business Administration and from UCLA’s Graduate School of Education & Information Studies with a MA in Student Affairs.
“Campbell Hall's unique culture encourages our children to tackle challenges within a safe and nurturing space, and it's been such a joy to witness their love for learning thrive throughout our time here. I'm excited to help foster this spirit of excellence with integrity and compassion as a member of the board.”
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Theresa Cross
Current Parent
BIO
Theresa is a North America Strategist for Netflix Original Films. Prior to Netflix, she was the Vice President of Marketing Strategy and Communications for Disney Motion Pictures Marketing. She has also worked as Vice President of Strategy for 20th Century Fox Films, and as Executive Director, Marketing for Gold Circle Films. Theresa also serves on the school’s Communications Committee and is the proud mom of Xander ’27.
“Campbell Hall has been a constant source of support and community for Xander and I since we arrived in Kindergarten 7 years ago. We're grateful for the friendships we've developed with parents, students and faculty that continue to enrich our lives. I'm thrilled to join this dedicated group in the continued commitment to making Campbell Hall a place where all students can thrive.”
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Kelly DeMarco ’93
Alumna + Parent of Alumni
BIO
Kelly DeMarco is a 3rd generation owner of a Los Angeles-based aerospace manufacturing facility, producing critical aircraft engine components for military aircraft, specializing in business development and defense contracting with the U.S. Department of Defense. Kelly is a 13-year alumna of Campbell Hall and went on to receive a B.A. from the University of Southern California, prior to joining the family business. Prior to joining the Board, her Parents’ Association roles included serving as Kindergarten & 3rd Grade Room Parent, Elementary School Vice President, Host Families Co-Chair, Middle School Vice President, and Bagpiper’s Ball Auction Chair twice. She is mother to Grace ’21 and Natalie and also serves on the Board’s Finance Committee.
“Campbell Hall has been in my blood since 1980, as I've progressed from being a student, to parent, to trustee. I am honored to serve our great school!”
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Bernard Dillard II ’10
Alumni Board President
Alumnus
BIO
Bernard Dillard II ’10 is currently the Business Development Manager in the Los Angeles Complex of the Pacific Region of Morgan Stanley. As part of the Regional sales team, he is responsible for driving revenue growth by executing National strategic and tactical initiatives, Regional product foci, and additional Regional priorities.
Prior to this role, Bernard was a Financial Advisor in the Los Angeles Office of Morgan Stanley. He previously worked at Vanguard in their Flagship Division.
Bernard received a B.S. in Finance from The University of Arizona.
“I am proud to be the Campbell Hall Alumni Board President. Campbell Hall welcomed me and my family when I joined the community as a 9th grader. The support we received helped make it a smooth transition and I want to make Campbell Hall feel like home to all alumni, no matter when they graduated. I also want to continue the great work already accomplished by the preceding board members and continue to increase our outreach to the Campbell Hall family. It’s important for us to be global citizens and make a conscious effort to continue the CH legacy of producing students who become a positive influence on our society.”
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Dr. Susan Edelstein
Current Parent
BIO
Dr. Susan Edelstein is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, and cofounder of Beverly Hills Gastroenterology with her husband, Adult Gastroenterologist and Chief of Staff of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Dr. Marc Edelstein. Dr. Edelstein is a native Angeleno, and a graduate of the University of Southern California and the Tufts University School of Medicine. She completed her post graduate training at UCLA Medical Center. The Edelstein family is proud to be celebrating their eleventh year at Campbell Hall. Ethan (’23), is in the 10th grade, and Brooke and Brandon (’27), are proud 6th graders. Dr. Susan Edelstein has been an active member of the Campbell Hall community. She has been a kindergarten class coordinator, Elementary School Vice President, and Chair of the Public Partnership Committee. She has also been actively involved with the Board of Directors, participating in the Religious life, Health and Safety, Finance, Governance, and Executive Committees. Dr. Edelstein hopes to continue to put her medical healthcare experience to good use for the physical, mental, and mindful health of the Campbell Hall community.
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Alexandra McElwaine-Grane
Parents’ Association President
Parent of Alumna + Current Parent
BIO
Alex Grane has been a part of the Campbell Hall community for 10 years as a parent to Ella ’20 and Julia ’23, and as a devoted volunteer having served as class coordinator for three years, Middle School Vice President for two years, and as Co-Chair of the Bagpiper's Ball in 2018 and 2019. She was an entertainment and fashion publicist at Rogers and Cowan for many years, working with such clients as Hugo Boss, Tommy Hilfiger, Giorgio Armani, and more. She later moved to The Elton John AIDS Foundation managing all of their special events and fundraising in the United States. She then started her own special events company and continued to produce fundraisers for Sir Elton John and Billie Jean King. For the last several years, she has been handling all of the philanthropic giving and special events for her husband's company Mob Scene Creative and Productions. Alex received her B.A. in Communications with a minor in English literature from USC.
“Having children has been the greatest education for me as I continue to grow and learn everyday. Being able to provide Ella and Julia the best, and most well-rounded, education possible is a priority for my husband and me. We have found an amazing home at Campbell Hall. I have seen how a loving and nurturing environment combined with academic excellence and faith can complement one another. I am proud to be the Current Parents’ Association President where I will work hard and continue to foster the strong and loving community that Campbell Hall has maintained for so many years.”
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Tom Grane
Current Parent + Parent of Alumna
BIO
Tom Grane is the CEO and co-founder of Mob Scene, one of Hollywood’s leading entertainment marketing agencies for major motion picture studios, streaming services, television networks, and production companies. With over 30 years of experience in motion picture and entertainment marketing, Tom, prior to the launching Mob Scene, spent 16 years as a Senior Vice President of Creative Content and Creative Advertising at 20th Century Fox. A graduate of the USC School for Cinematic Arts, Tom is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, and the Producers Guild of America. Tom currently sits on the Communications and Building and Grounds Committees. Tom and his wife, Alexandra, are parents to Ella ’20 and Julia ’23.
“It has been an honor to serve on the Campbell Hall Board because I’ve seen how well our two daughters have thrived and grown into fine young adults while attending CH. I feel it's our responsibility as parents to give back to the school and ensure its sustainability and also be a part in helping the institution adapt to the current challenging and changing times so that future generations of children can benefit from the Campbell Hall experience and education.”
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Lisa Johnson
Current Parent
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Lisa Johnson is the founder of Private School Village (PSV), a first-of-its-kind, parent-led nonprofit organization that harnesses the power of community to positively transform the private school experience for Black and brown families so that students fully thrive. In partnership with more than 55 California private schools and countless families, PSV empowers parent engagement to instill student well-being, works to normalize inclusive and equitable school communities, and encourages lasting systemic and institutional policy and process change that will impact a student's healthy development. Lisa is also a co-creator of the Campbell Hall Elementary Diversity and Inclusion Fund (EDIF), a parent-led and supported financial aid program designed to increase racial diversity in the elementary school. Lisa received her B.A. in Rhetoric and Communications Studies from the University of Virginia and is a graduate of The Westminster Schools, a K-12 independent school in Atlanta, Georgia. She and her husband Andre are parents to Gigi ’27 and Avery ’30.
“I love Campbell Hall and feel grateful to serve as a member of the Board. It's an awesome responsibility to make sure all parent and student voices are heard and valued at the highest of levels and I am humbled by the opportunity to ensure that happens.”
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Emory Jones
Current Parent
BIO
Emory Jones, father of Justice ’33, is the cofounder of the apparel company Paper Planes: a global premium lifestyle brand of inspiration and empowerment - allowing customers to express themselves beyond fashion. The Paper Plane teaches you to imagine. Once you dream, you set your intention. This is what I want, where I want to go.
Over the years, Emory has embossed his space in the culture. As a creative consultant, Emory has worked with Puma over the past decade. Notably, Emory lives by the words “Bet on Yourself.” This mindset encourages absolute self-confidence, which is incredibly important in this day and age.
“It’s an honor and a pleasure to serve the Campbell Hall Board of Directors. I’m big on community and I feel as if this school has the perfect community for me and my family. I’m looking forward to cementing Campbell Hall's legacy as the institutional powerhouse that it is. They are helping to create amazing human beings. It all starts with the people."
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Jennifer Lechter
Current Parent
BIO
Jennifer Lechter runs her family office, which has a diverse portfolio of investments in manufacturing, real estate, and finance. She also serves on the board of various private companies in the defense/aerospace industry and financial field. A Los Angeles native, Jennifer has been deeply involved in child-focused philanthropy and education serving on The Support Council of The Rape Foundation since 2006, Harvard-Westlake Parent Association Board, Southern California Regional Advisory Board of U Penn and Stephen S. Wise Temple Board. After graduating from Wharton, Jennifer worked in audit at Price Waterhouse and then investor relations at KCSA. Recently, Jennifer established the Artists’ Future Fund to create a core class for graduating art majors at UC Santa Barbara. Jennifer and Ariel are the proud parents of Eliana, Zack, Josh ‘23 and Dani ‘28.
“Raising four children as well as growing up here myself, I have seen firsthand the various modalities of private education in Los Angeles. I truly believe Campbell Hall is doing it right. Parents working alongside educators and spiritual leaders provides the necessary holistic, inclusive education for this generation and the future.”
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Jim Lee
Parent of Alumnus + Current Parent
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Jim Lee is a comic book artist/creator and is currently the Publisher for DC Comics and its Chief Creative Officer. As DC’s Chief Creative Officer, Lee is charged with leading all creative efforts to fully integrate DC’s portfolio of iconic characters (Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and more!) across Warnermedia. Lee graduated cum laude with a BA in Psychology from Princeton University and resides in Los Angeles with his wife Carla Lee. They are the proud parents to Mason L. ’23, River L. ’29 and Jackson L. ’32 and also of past graduates Brittany Lee ’15 and Lucas Lee Garza ’18.
“Having moved to the LA area in 2014, my wife and I knew we wanted to find a school that not only provided a first rate education but one that also fostered a sense of community and nurtured personal values and responsibility in our children. We are so thankful that such a place exists in Campbell Hall, and I am honored and excited to contribute to this institution's future growth and development.”
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Kristin London
Current Parent
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Kristin has 18 years of national and international sales experience. Most recently, she served as National Sales Manager at Evriholder Products, a housewares consumer goods company. At Evriholder, she was an integral part of the sales team that built the company from a few items, customers and $4 million in sales, into the largest housewares impulse product and impulse program provider in the US. Kristin developed and launched the company’s e-commerce strategy. During her tenure, the company acquired four companies and went through two private equity ownership transfers.
Kristin holds a BA in Political Science, Markets & Management, and Latin American Studies from Duke University. At Duke she was active with the Office of Federal Relations, Peer Tutoring, and Delta Delta Delta. Kristin was the recipient of a Ford Foundation Grant for study and research in Cuba.
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Emma Thomas Nolan
Parent of Alumna + Current Parent
BIO
Bio coming soon!
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John Pollak ’95
Alumnus + Current Parent
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John Pollak ’95 is the EVP of Commercial Development at Universal Television Alternative Studio, the unscripted production arm for NBC Universal. In his current role, Pollak is responsible for all commercial dealings outside of the NBC network including all channels and platforms at NBC Universal as well as external buyers. John attended Campbell Hall for all 13 years before heading to the University of Oregon and Cal State Northridge. John and his wife Rachel have three children, Charlie ’32, Hazel ’33, and Lilah who will soon be a Viking.
“Even though much has changed since I graduated, the strength of the community, the commitment to academic and personal excellence, and the strong desire to positively impact the world, have never been stronger. Serving as the Alumni Board President is both an honor and a privilege, and I’m looking forward to doing my part to ensure that our growing alumni base feels that same sense of pride and community.”
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Hal Reynolds
Parent of Alumni + Current Parent
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Hal Reynolds is Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Los Angeles Capital Management, a global equity investment firm serving institutional investors in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Hal chairs Campbell Hall’s Finance Committee which works closely with the Chief Financial Officer overseeing the school’s budget and investment portfolios. Hal and Lisa’s daughter, Margaux, is a 10th grader at Campbell Hall and their two adult children, Elle ’13 and Will ’15, also attended the school. Hal and Lisa are involved in a number of community activities in both Los Angeles and Maine. Hal is also a trustee of the College Foundation of the University of Virginia.
“We are particularly grateful for the impact the school’s faculty and staff have had on our children’s development and for twenty years of rewarding relationships with Campbell Hall families.”
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Liberty Ross
Current Parent
BIO
Liberty (Skyla ’23 and Sonny) and her husband Jimmy have been involved in a number of COVID-19 related charities since the onset of the pandemic, including The COVID Retraining and Recovery (CORE) Fund which will provide up to 200 scholarships to South Los Angeles residents that have been laid-off or furloughed due to COVID-19 and support for the city of Compton to provide medical supplies, free COVID-19 testing, and meals for residents.
“I am truly honored to serve on The Campbell Hall Board. This school has a spirit like no other and provides a safe, happy and friendly space for our children, teachers and families. I am excited to be able to contribute to our community and give back to a place that has given my family and I so much. What better way than alongside such a brilliant & gifted group so dedicated to keeping the spirit of giving alive.”
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Michael Schlesinger
Current Parent
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Michael Schlesinger, President and Founder of Cambra Realty, is a real estate entrepreneur and investment expert with more than twenty years of experience in Southern California’s real estate market. Cambra Realty is a leading real estate investment and management firm which, since its inception in 2005, has acquired more than 50 properties valued in excess of $1 billion. Michael has been recognized by Real Estate Southern California as one of the “Top 40 Rising Young Stars” in commercial real estate. Michael has sat on the boards of numerous education-focused nonprofits and currently sits on the board of New West Charter. He serves on the Building and Grounds and Public Partnership Committees at Campbell Hall. Michael and his wife Deanna are parents to Brandon ’23 and Cameron ’20.
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Glenna Shen
Parent of Alumna
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Glenna Shen is a healthcare executive specializing in risk and compliance. She has previously held senior positions in legal, compliance and corporate affairs at Amgen Inc. and Hilton Hotels. Glenna is a graduate of the University of Miami (FL) and received her J.D. and Master’s in Tax from the University of Southern California. Glenna serves on the Board of Directors for Mixteco Indigena Community Organizing Project (MICOP), which supports and empowers the indigenous migrant communities in California. Glenna and her husband Peter are the proud parents of Taylor ’22 and Christian ’25.
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Jamie Somes
Parent of Alumna
BIO
Bio coming soon!
