Board of Directors

Deb Willems

Board Chair
DWillems@OliveGroveCharter.org

Biography

  • Mission Assurance Manager, Aerospace and Defense Industry
  • Veteran- US Army National Guard Helicopter Mechanic
  • BS: Technical Management
  • Executive MBA: University of Nevada, Reno
  • 20-year member of Society of Women Engineers (various leadership roles, recipient SBE Distinguished New Engineer Award)
  • Industrial Advisory Board Member, Cal Poly: San Luis Obispo, Women in Engineering Program

Terry Dickinson

Board Secretary
TDickinson@OliveGroveCharter.org

Biography

  • Lompoc Community Member
  • Educator (retired)
  • International Baccalaureate Volunteer Trainer, Consultant, Site Visitor, Team Leader
  • Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
  • Inaugural Academy School District 20 and University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Leadership Development Cohort with K-12 Principal Licensure
  • Secondary Education Certification, The University of Iowa
  • Bachelor of Arts, English, University of Maryland, University College

Hank Gallina

Board 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

Jackie Heidt

Board Vice President
JHeidt@OliveGroveCharter.org

Biography

  • Lompoc Community Member
  • Engineering and Management, Aerospace and Defense Industry (retired)
  • Bachelor’s degree, Business Administration
  • Enjoys spending time with family and friends, entertaining, cooking,
    gardening, travel, and volunteering at the local cat shelter, VIVA

Ivette Martinez

Board Member
IvetteMartinez@OliveGroveCharter.org

Biography

  • Olive Grove Charter School Parent (9th Grade)
  • Adelante Charter School Parent (5th Grade)
  • 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