Leadership Team + Taskforce

A founding consultant of the Campus Culture Group, Christopher recently served as the Director of the Hamoui Family Sage Center at Sage Center School in Newport Coast, CA. Prior to joining Sage Hill School, he served as the Director of Equity and Diversity at the Collegiate School of New York. This role followed his appointment as Associate Dean of Students and Director of Case Management at Scripps College in Claremont, CA, and Assistant Dean of Student Affairs at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine. In each role, Christopher has remained engaged with students in and beyond the classroom. His experience includes faculty and staff recruitment, NCAA Division I and II coaching and recruitment, enrollment management, international relations, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, and outcomes-driven program design and policy adherence.

His professional journey began at Concordia University in Saint Paul, Minnesota as a program supervisor in the Student of Color Retention Program and an instructor in the Ramsey County Juvenile Detention Center with the Urban Education Summer Scholar Program. In these positions, Christopher helped urban learners identify their strengths and use their innate resiliency to maximize and ensure success in higher education. Christopher earned his B.A. in Kinesiology and his M.S. in Organizational Management from Concordia University before obtaining his M.Ed in Higher Education Administration and Policy from the University of California, Riverside (UCR). Christopher is currently in a doctoral program at the University of San Diego for Education for Social Justice. ​

As an undergraduate admissions counselor at Concordia and UCR, Christopher conducted outreach to urban students and helped them realize their post-secondary education goals. He also acted as a mentor to students in need of more extensive guidance and advocacy. As an assistant football coach and athletic recruiter, Christopher leveraged core values of organized sports, such as discipline and time management, to exhibit how habits learned on the field could translate into success in the classroom. This resulted in many urban student-athletes recognizing their innate potential as scholars. ​

As an adjunct faculty member in counseling and administration at Moreno Valley College, he again utilized his role to aid a wide range of students pursuing higher education. Transitioning from recruitment to retention, Christopher supported scholars in identifying additional methods and strategies to meet their educational milestones and challenges.

Additionally, he has spent a decade advancing diverse student access and equity in Southern California through organizations such as A Better Chance, Inc. He has served on the boards of the National Black MBA Association’s L.A. chapter and Project Onyx Youth Leadership Institute. He is a current Academy of the Mind Charter School board member and a dedicated advocate for inclusive school communities.

In addition to continuing on in her role as Director of Human Development, Sarah Huss also serves as the Co-Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice along with Toya Holiday. Sarah has served as Campbell Hall's Director of Human Development & Parent Education for the past seven years. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2001, Sarah was a Labor Organizer for the California Nurses Association. Sarah holds a B.S. in Education and Social Policy from Northwestern University and M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University.

Prior to beginning her teaching career at Campbell Hall in 2013, Kena was a Broadway stage actress with a long list of credits to her name. Later, after finishing film school, her original films garnered a number of awards. She received a Jury Award for Best Film at the Woman of African Descent Film Festival, Best Short at the Reel Festival for Women, was a Finalist for Best Director for the BET Lens on Talent Film, Festival Opener at Roxbury International Film Festival, and Finalist Film in the Pan African Film Festival. Two of Kena’s films have aired on the Aspire Network, BET, and ABC. Kena also wrote, directed and produced a documentary, "Portraits of a Black Girl," which featured African American female students from Campbell Hall and Westchester Magnet. The documentary premiered at the PoCC Diversity and Inclusion Conference, CAIS Conference, and Across Colors Diversity Conference. Kena also conducted a private workshop about the documentary at Harvard-Westlake. As Campbell Hall’s first TV production teacher, she created and designed the curriculum for this multi-camera program. She is also the creator and Director of Campbell Hall’s public partnership programs, “Action! Film and TV Workshop for Kids,” the “I Have a Dream LA TV Production Workshop” and “Homeboys Inc TV Production Workshop.” Kena serves as a faculty advisor for the affinity group Black Student Union for Girls for CH African American girls in grades 7-12. She is also a faculty mentor for the television production club VNN, which films live performing arts and athletic events on and around Campbell Hall. She also shot and co-produced interviews with current and former CH employees for Campbell Hall’s 75th Anniversary documentary. Kena holds a B.F.A. in Drama from Carnegie Mellon University and an M.F.A. in Filmmaking/Directing from New York Film Academy.

Vanita started her Campbell Hall career as an Admissions interviewer. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2016, she was an actress, appearing in film and TV including as a series regular on a successful Disney/ABC show for more than six years. Vanita holds a BFA in Acting from Carnegie Mellon University and has received training in Restorative Practices with a focus on Listening circles. She is the proud parent of a CH alumnus.

Toya began teaching in 1986 at Los Angeles Unified School District’s John F. Kennedy High School. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 1999, she taught at Lincoln Parish District in Ruston, Louisiana. Toya holds a B.S. in Business Administration from United States International.

Amanda began teaching in 2009 as a 6th grade teacher at Redwood Elementary in Salt Lake City, Utah. Prior to joining Campbell Hall in 2017, Amanda taught at David Gourley for one year and Canyons School District for three years in Salt Lake City. She served as the Technology Integration Specialist for Greenbrier East High School in West Virginia and then as a Lead K-2 teacher and Administrative Intern at Academy of Math and Science Flower Street in Phoenix. Amanda is a T.H. Bell Grant recipient as well as the recipient of one of only nine University of Utah Teacher Internships. She also received the ETS Recognition of Excellence for scoring in the top 15% of Praxis Teaching Exam. Amanda holds a B.S. in Elementary Education with a minor in Early Childhood Education from the University of Utah and M.Ed in Educational Leadership and Policy from Arizona State University. She received her English as a Second Language, Technology Integration, and Elementary Math Specialist credentials from Southern Utah University.

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.”

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.

Lisa Johnson is the founder of Private School Village, a nonprofit that builds community by organizing social events, sharing resources, and providing support and programming for Black families in private school. She 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. Lisa serves as a member of the school’s new Board level DEIJ Task Force. 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.”

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.”

Brice London ’96 is Partner and General Counsel of ManageAmerica. He received a B.A. in International Relations from the University of Pennsylvania and a J.D./M.B.A. from the University of Southern California. Brice and his wife Kristin have two daughters, Naomi ’32 and Delaney ’29. Brice served as Campbell Hall’s Alumni Board President for many years and serves as the Vice Chair for the Board of Directors.

“I feel a tremendous sense of pride when talking about our wonderful school and this loving community that has played a meaningful role in my family’s story. My sister Samantha Graham ’05 was here all thirteen years and when my mother Diane Graham, an active volunteer at Campbell Hall, passed away in 2004, I knew that I could keep her spirit of giving alive by integrating myself into the continuously-evolving fabric of this school.”

John Pollak ’95 is the Executive Vice President 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 California State University, 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.”

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.”

After many years of working in television production, Gayle retired to be a stay-at-home mom. She received a B.A. in Sociology from California State University, Fullerton. Gayle and her husband John have two sons, John ’18 and Jason ’21, a thirteen-year student. She has served as a Middle School and High School Vice President with the Parents' Association and currently sits on the Public Partnerships, Religious Life, and DEIJ Task Force Committees.

“With my children being my main inspiration, I also feel that my experience and background bring a unique voice to the room. I love our school community, and I’m proud to serve with this stellar group whose daily goal is to make Campbell Hall the very best it can be.”

John Shallman is President of Shallman Communications and has served on the Campbell Hall Board of Directors since 2007. In addition to serving as Board Chair, John is Chair of the Building and Grounds Committee. He is a national best-selling author, crisis management expert, award-winning media, advertising and political campaign strategist. A passionate sports fan and youth coach, John has especially enjoyed his work consulting for the Rams, Raiders, and his beloved Los Angeles Clippers. John is married to Lani Barrameda-Shallman and they have four children—all of whom have graduated from Campbell Hall—Ariana ’12, Nina ’14, Benjamin ’17 and Jonah ’20. John is a graduate of the University of Iowa and London School of Economics.

“The first moment Lani and I stepped on campus we felt something profoundly visceral— a gut instinct that made us feel like we were home. We wanted our children to belong to a community with heart, with a moral compass that always pointed them toward decency and compassion. I suppose we wanted a school that loved our children as much as we did. And we found that at Campbell Hall. Campbell Hall is a gift that lasts forever, and we’ll always be grateful for everything our Campbell Hall family gave us. I will continue to do anything I can to give back to the place that my kids called home for all these years. It has been an honor to serve as Board Chair, and even more of an honor to be the father of four proud Campbell Hall graduates.”