• Dr. Lauren Lemons

    Board President

    Chief Executive Officer of ALI, Owner

    Professor; CSU, Fresno 

    Ed. D. in Educational Leadership; CSU, Fresno

    M. A. in Theology, M. A. in Public Administration / Education

    Teaching and Admin Credentials (CA state)

    Dr. Lauren Lemons is an educator, researcher, author, and international speaker with more than 27 years of experience spanning classroom teaching, university instruction, and nonprofit work. She currently serves as a lecturer and coach in the Educational Leadership and Curriculum & Instruction divisions at California State University, Fresno, where she mentors educators and district administrators to build inclusive, equity-driven systems that support all students. Her expertise includes social-emotional learning integration, special education, emerging bilingual education, and data-informed leadership practices that yield meaningful results for students and communities.

    Lauren combines lived experience with academic insight, guiding her work to break cycles of inequity and cultivate hope, wholeness, and opportunity for others. Raised in California’s Central Valley by a pastor and a high school English teacher, Lauren’s life has been shaped by faith, resilience, and service.

    Dr. Lemons is deeply committed to community service through her nonprofit work, creating sustainable funding and resources for orphans and widows globally. Outside of her professional and philanthropic efforts, she cherishes time with her daughter, their three bulldogs—Kodiac, Panda, and Bowie—and traveling the world in service and adventure. Lauren’s life and work reflect a belief that true leadership is measured by the lives we uplift, the communities we strengthen, and the hope we cultivate for generations to come.

  • Mrs. Jill C Ortiz

    Board Secretary

    B. A. Sociology

    Mrs. Jill C. Ortiz has spent over 20 years serving in the field of Human Resources, bringing wisdom, compassion, and integrity to every organization she’s part of. Beyond her professional life, Jill’s heart is deeply rooted in community service—especially through her love for children’s and community theater, where she helps nurture creativity and confidence in others. She has served faithfully with nonprofit and government agencies, always guided by her faith and a commitment to making a difference. When she’s not serving her community, Jill enjoys spending time with her friends and family, often quilting and creating with love from her home in Huntington Beach, California.

  • Mrs. Jocelyn Sievers-Bailley

    Board Treasurer

    B. A. Sociology

    K-8 Teaching Credentials (WA state)

    Jocelyn Sievers-Bailey is an educator, community advocate, and philanthropist whose life reflects a deep legacy of service and faith. Born and raised in Everett, Washington, she is resident and third-generation graduate of Everett High School—carrying forward her family’s longstanding commitment to the community they love.

    A lifelong educator, Jocelyn is passionate about empowering others and championing causes that uplift children and families both locally and beyond. Her dedication is evident through her work as a YMCA Board Member, her active leadership on the Everett PTSA Board, and her volunteer service with Elks Lodge 479 Scholarships, Children’s Hospital fundraisers, and the Swedish/Providence Hospital gift shop.

    Grounded in her faith, Jocelyn believes that true fulfillment comes from serving others with compassion and humility. She continues to honor that calling through her tireless community involvement and by spending time with her greatest blessings—her family, friends, and her treasured dog, Tyson.

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  • Mrs. Hillary Flowers

    Board Member

    B. A. Business

    M. A. Clinical Psychology

    Mrs. Hillary Flowers is a counselor, speaker, and community advocate devoted to helping individuals and families grow in wholeness, resilience, and purpose. With a degree in Clinical Psychology and years of experience serving others in non-profits, she brings a compassionate, faith-driven approach that nurtures both personal and community transformation. Hillary is passionate about strengthening communities through mentorship, outreach, and meaningful dialogue that encourages hope and healing. She makes her home in Napa, California, where she enjoys life with her husband of 20 years, their three children, and a close-knit circle of friends and faith community who continue to inspire her journey of service.

  • Mrs. Tayleen Mussenden

    Board Member

    Mrs. Tayleen Mussenden is an entrepreneur and real estate professional with a passion for service and community impact. After more than a decade as an intelligence analyst with the federal government, she made a bold career shift into real estate, where she now helps others achieve their investing goals. Drawing on her diverse experience, Tayleen specializes in deal analysis, negotiation, contract acquisitions, and renovation management, as well as private capital development and property portfolio growth.

    Based in Denver, she combines her analytical expertise with a heart for people—using her skills to create beautiful, purposeful spaces and empower others to build lasting stability and success. Guided by her faith and commitment to serving others, Tayleen approaches every endeavor with integrity and purpose.

  • Miss Lucy Odell

    Board Member

    Attends Vanguard University

    Lucy Odell is a passionate youth leader dedicated to empowering and protecting the next generation. Actively involved in local student outreach, she serves as a teacher and mentor in children’s camps and school programs. Through her leadership in outreach initiatives, Lucy educates children and teens on vital topics such as human trafficking awareness, online safety, and building healthy relationships. Guided by her faith and a heart for service, Lucy is committed to creating safe spaces where young people can learn, grow, and discover their God-given worth and purpose.