Donna Keim is a Career Education Specialist that helps students explore career opportunities and find their passion. She is also a Health and Wellness teacher that is committed to empowering students to understand the importance of taking care of themselves physically, emotionally, spiritually, and with a sense of connectedness to what makes them happy. Donna enjoys teaching alternative education students who were underserved by public school and giving them a voice to advocate for their education. Donna is dedicated to her family of four children and their families and lives in Corvallis, Oregon. She believes in the power of PSPI and wants families to feel the importance of education and to explore and  strengthen the family.

Michael A. Goldstein is a second-generation criminal defense lawyer and was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1996. Michael has appeared in either the State or Federal courts of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, Washington, Mississippi and Nebraska. Michael is admitted to the Central and Southern Districts of California as well as the District of Colorado. He served as the 2014 president of the Los Angeles Criminal Courts Bar Association and currently sits on the Board of Directors. Michael also co-represented an American clothing designer in London and assembled the defense team for another client arrested in Oslo, Norway.  The defense team in that matter litigated issues under the U.S.-Norwegian extradition treaty to prevent the extradition of our client back to the United States on Racketeering & Gaming charges. That matter was ultimately argued before the Norwegian Supreme Court in June 2014. Michael has handled more than 2000 felony and misdemeanor criminal matters ranging from major narcotics cases, assault cases, DUIs, and homicide cases to complex fraud or regulatory matters for corporate clients such as lifestyle brands. Michael represents musicians, doctors, lawyers, athletes, artists, entertainment executives, career criminals, and foreign nationals. Michael maintains an active pro bono practice and dedicates his time to several community and non-profit organizations. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) and the Los Angeles Criminal Courts Bar Association. He is also an active member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and holds a Park Advisory Board position with the Pan Pacific Recreation Center.

Charlene Pesquiera is an elected official since 2016, serving as Justice of the Peace for Pima County Consolidated Justice Court, Precinct Four, Tucson’s Westside. She received a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix, received a Pre-Law and Criminal Justice degree from Prescott College and received an Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice and Corrections from Pima Community College.

*Serves as Presiding Judge

*Appointed as the Chief Administrative Judge

*Serves on the City of Tucson City Homeless Court Coalition Committee

*Arizona State Senator in 2007 to 2009 where she proudly passed successful pieces of legislation to protect our State.

Throughout her 30-year career, she has dedicated herself to helping individuals with substance abuse, domestic violence, and mental health issues. Charlene was also co-owner of the National Institute of Contract Management LLC, where she specialized in contract management for businesses and non-profits. Charlene was a Criminal Justice Adjunct Professor, instructing Criminal Justice courses.

Charlene has served her community as a board member for the Justice of the Peace Association, the Tucson Mountains Association, Dancing in the Street AZ (Youth Ballet), and the Primavera Foundation.

Charlene enjoys running and has participated in fourteen marathons throughout the United States.

L. Andrea Brownlee, Ph.D., is an educator who has taught in K–12 schools, community colleges, and universities for almost two decades. Before becoming an educator, he worked as an engineer for eight years, starting his career as a civil and mechanical engineer, designing and building infrastructure projects and systems. He received his calling to become a teacher while serving and teaching in the Black church. He has attended and graduated from all three state schools, finally completing his doctorate at the University of Arizona.

Currently, in the Maricopa County Community College District, he teaches courses in Education Studies, and at Estrella Mountain Community College and Arizona State University, as adjunct faculty, he teaches courses in African American Studies and in School, Family, and Community Connections.

In his tenure as an educator, he was selected as the Asa G. Hilliard III And Barbara A. Sizemore Fellow (2017), he was selected for the Frederick Douglass Scholar at Edinboro University, PA (2017), he was nominated by students and staff alike for the Martin Luther King Social Justice Award at Edinboro University, PA (2018), he was nominated by faculty and staff for the National Institute For Staff And Organizational Development (NISOD) Excellence Awards (2021), and nominated for The Diversity Advisory Council (DAC) Awards Of Excellence (2021) while at Estrella Mountain Community College.

He has published in Phi Delta Kappan (PDK), The National Institute For Staff And Organizational Development (NISOD), and The National Association of Community College Teacher Education Programs (NACCTEP).

He is a member of the PDK International Board of Directors, an education committee member of the Diversity Leadership Alliance in Arizona, he is also a member of the Flinn Foundation as a Flinn Scholarship Reviewer, and a member of the AzABSE Higher Education & Teacher Leader Collaborative Commission.

An avid coffee drinker, originally from Atlanta, Georgia, he is the father of two beautiful children, a daughter named Athelyn Asenath Brownlee, and a son, Phoenix Lewis Brownlee.

Hello, my name is Justine Parnell and I am an experienced educator with a passion for education, holding a masters degree in both Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education, I have dedicated the past nine years to making a difference in the lives of young learners. Currently, I am pursuing a doctoral degree at Arizona State University in the prestigious Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College. I am in the Learning, Literacies, and Technologies program, centering on juvenile justice, special education, culture, and identity, as I believe these are essential areas for preparing students for success.

My research focus lies in understanding the link between education and identity development among youth. I firmly believe that empowering and mentoring young individuals is crucial in helping them navigate their journey toward self-discovery. I am deeply committed to ensuring inclusivity and equal opportunities for all learners, particularly those who are often marginalized. Through my research, I strive to develop innovative strategies and interventions that support not only the community but specifically communities that are impacted by the challenges of incarceration. I am dedicated to being an advocate for positive social change and ensuring my research benefits the communities I serve.

As a part of the Preparing Leaders for Education, Disability, and Juvenile Justice consortium, funded by the Office of Special Education Programs, I work alongside like- minded individuals who share my commitment to enhancing the lives of marginalized, system-involved youth. This consortium allows us to share our knowledge and resources to develop effective programs and methods to support youth in these unique situations. This consortium provides me with valuable insights into the multifaceted issues surrounding incarceration and its impact on communities. By informing policy, program design, and interventions, our research contributes to supporting incarcerated individuals, addressing inequities, and promoting the healthy development of youth affected by incarceration.

My ultimate goal is to bridge the gap between education, incarceration, and rehabilitation, by providing opportunities for incarcerated individuals to develop and strengthen their identities through education. It is my firm belief that education can be a powerful tool in breaking the cycle of incarceration, as a key to unlocking opportunities, that will empower and transform the lives of children and their families.

I am excited to continue my doctoral studies and contribute meaningfully to this field of education and juvenile justice and to be an asset to PSPI in attaining our mission to provide incarcerated parents and their children support through education and personal development.

Dr. Ovett Chapman Jr., Ph.D., is a seasoned school psychologist and respected education professional with over two decades of service spanning K-12 schools, colleges, and universities. Dr. Chapman's career path began with a bachelor's degree in Psychology culminating with a Doctorate in School Psychology from the University of Arizona.

Presently, Dr. Chapman serves as the Lead School Psychologist at the Pendergast Elementary School District, where his role allows him to actively promote student success and well-being. He also holds an adjunct instructor role at Ottawa University. As an instructor, he helps cultivate the next generation of school psychologists, while his role as Western Regional Director at the Arizona Association of School Psychologists (AASP) allows him to provide strategic direction and foster relationships with school psychologists statewide.

Throughout his tenure, Dr. Chapman has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to the field.  His dedication to equity and diversity led him to serve on the AASP's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Task Force. His relentless pursuit of excellence and commitment to his students has earned him nominations for various awards, including the prestigious Champion of Equity by the American Consortium for Excellence in Equity Awards.

Dr. Christine Ketchmark has spent most of her life in sunny Arizona. She earned her doctorate in clinical psychology in 2005 and has been a licensed psychologist in the state of Arizona since 2007. While in Arizona, she gained experience in a wide variety of settings with a diverse range of clients, including inpatient and outpatient, schools, corrections, and in quality improvement/administrative roles. She and her family moved to New Zealand in 2019 to experience the beauty and culture of the country and are currently settled there. She is currently a registered clinical psychologist in New Zealand and is employed as a senior psychologist for the New Zealand Department of Corrections, in the Canterbury region. Dr Ketchmark is passionate about her work, and a large part of her role consists of assessing and facilitating the rehabilitation of high-risk offenders and their reintegration into society. Dr. Ketchmark feels very fortunate to have a seat on the Board of PSPI and is thrilled to play a role in its development, implementation, and oversight.  

Jacqueline Starks, Certified Diversity Executive and Arizona State University alumnus, is a Transformation Evangelist with “Jacque of All TradeZ.” Jacque is nationally recognized for her equity, inclusion, mediation, nonviolence practices, and facilitation. She co-leads the long-standing and nationally recognized Healing Racism Collaboration and is co-founder of the Arizona Multicultural Education Conference. Jacque sits on various councils and boards and is committed to inclusive excellence and making a sustainable difference that matters. As such, she was a 2019 Honoree of Achieving My Purpose, empowering young women to embrace their purpose in life. Jacqueline received the Barry Goldwater Human Rights Award from Equality Arizona for SafeSpace, was nominated multiple times for the DLA/SHRM Diversity Leader of the Year and accepted that honor in 2018. In 2016, she was the recipient of the Mesa MLK Veora E. Johnson Spirit of Unity Award for Diversity. Jacque also serves as the Diversify, Equity, Inclusion, and Engagement (DEIE) Manager for Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD).