Ivette Martinez
Board Chair
IvetteMartinez@OliveGroveCharter.org
Biography
- Olive Grove Charter School Parent
- Adelante Charter School Parent
- Business Owner, RG Photography with partner Richard Garnica
- Santa Barbara Human Resources Association Board Member
- Event Committee Member for Arts Mentorship Program (AMP) & Girls Inc of Carpinteria
- Active Member: Junior League of Santa Barbara, PTSO at Adelante Charter School, Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce, Santa Barbara Young Professionals Club, Latino Giving Circle
- Young Professional of the Year 2023, Santa Barbara Young Professionals Club
- Student: Western Governors University
- Enjoys hiking, visiting museums, volunteering, networking, and spending time with family and their dog, Zena
- Santa Barbara Community Member who enjoys supporting the community in various capacities
Deb Willems
Vice President
DWillems@OliveGroveCharter.org
Biography
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Mission Assurance Manager, Aerospace and Defense Industry
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Veteran- US Army National Guard Helicopter Mechanic
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BS: Technical Management
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Executive MBA: University of Nevada, Reno
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20+ year member of Society of Women Engineers (various leadership roles, recipient SBE Distinguished New Engineer Award)
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Industrial Advisory Board Member, Cal Poly: San Luis Obispo, Women in Engineering Program
Hank Gallina
Treasurer
HGallina@OliveGroveCharter.org
Biography
- Lompoc Community Member
- Boston University – Bachelor’s degree, Education
- University of Southern California – Master’s degree, School Administration and Organizational Development
- University of London – Diploma, Psychology of Learning, emphasis in Early Childhood Education
- Nova University – doctoral course work
- Lompoc Unified School District -School Administrator (retired), Former Member Board of Education
- Developed two California Distinguished Schools
- Franklin Covey Leadership Center National Facilitator of the Year for Education
- Trained Facilitator in Design Thinking for Educators (K-12 Lab Stanford University)
- Cambridge College – Senior Instructor
- University of LaVerne & Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo – Teaching Staff
- Allan Hancock Community College – Instructor
- United States Air Force – Former Member
- Local YMCA – Board Member
- Santa Barbara County Community Action Commission Youth Corp. – Chairperson, Education Committee
- Little League Coach
Doris McPhee
Secretary
DMcPhee@OliveGroveCharter.org
Biography
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Proud parent of two Olive Grove Charter School graduates
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Longtime community volunteer with decades of service to Santa Barbara schools, food security programs, hospice care, literacy initiatives, and other nonprofit organizations
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Certified Holistic Wellness Coach dedicated to supporting personal growth and well-being
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Former Civil Rights Advocate and Community Educator specializing in disability rights, Americans with Disabilities Act compliance, and deaf community services
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Former Elementary School Teacher with a Master’s degree in Education.
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Former Police Officer with experience in public safety, crisis response, and community relations
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Additional education- Associates Degree in Sign Language interpreting, Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy
