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Jeremy J Hawkes Executive Director Jeremy Hawkes joined our organization in January of 2022. He comes to NARJ with a passion to see restorative justice as a healthy functional process to resolve the harm inflicted within ourselves and others. From a distant past, Jeremy has experienced first hand the punitive response to disobedience from our justice system. The experience was difficult to navigate, faced with unwarranted consequences and immeasurable challenge to recover. With some luck, he was able to find the support and community to take advantage of opportunities that was not easily attainable. Today, Jeremy has expanded NARJ services and training throughout Northern Arizona. He is mentor for youth and provides support for those who are in need of repairing relationships. And through restorative practices, he is committed to defining shared values, building character and developing a sense of community for everyone. Board of Directors Jo Stone Advisory Board Member Jo Stone, MFT, PhD started working in private practice in 1980 in California and moved her practice to Sedona in 1989. It has always been her goal to help guide individuals, couples and families through challenging life transitions by enriching their communication skills, teaching tools for a positive life view and a general healthy approach to living. This has included running a senior women’s group for four years, counseling families dealing with life threatening illness, working with at-risk teens and their families as well as women in transition. Giving back has always been of great import to Jo. She served on the Board of Make-A-Wish of Northern Arizona for 13 years, Sedona Godmothers for three years, has been a facilitator with Restorative Justice for the last 10 years and joined the board in 2014. Barry Maketansky Advisory Board Member Actively involved in the non-profit community across the Verde Valley, Barry is a founding member our board of directors since October of 2014. He has been a Lead Facilitator for eight years, embracing the Restorative Justice Model. Barry is currently employed by the Verde Valley Sanctuary and is an advisor to their board. Raised in New Jersey, he did undergraduate work at Michigan State University and has gone on to continue his graduate studies in the areas of non-profit and philanthropy. Much of Barry’s work has included the defense of endangered species against extinction, Special Expedition Cruises in the Amazon and varied ecological studies for National Geographic in Mexico and Central America. Barry’s interests include the environment, animal welfare and theater. Ron McFarland Board Treasure Ron McFarland brings a wealth of experience in education, technology, and community service to his role as a Northern Arizona Restorative Justice board member. With a strong academic background, extensive teaching experience, and a commitment to volunteerism, Ron is passionate about using his skills to support restorative practices that foster positive change in communities. Ron has over 20 years of experience in computer engineering/cybersecurity, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in computer science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cybersecurity. Rochelle Bronson Board Vice Chair Rochelle Bronson, holds a BA in Education and Psychology and a Masters in Bilingual Education from Northern Arizona University, as well as a Masters in the Art of Educational Leadership (supervision) from Arizona State University. She currently works as the Restorative Practice Coordinator and lead Restorative Practices Trainer for Flagstaff Unified School District (FUSD), and has implemented Restorative Practices since 2004. Her 30-year career is devoted to teaching and learning. Throughout this time, she has worked as a paraprofessional, substitute, and teacher from grades K 12. She was an English Language Learner Specialist and teacher, Instructional Specialist, Instructional Coach, and Administrator for a 6-8 middle school, and the professional Learning coordinator. Leslie Grabel Board Member Leslie Grabel, has a BA in French and Spanish literature, a Master’s in teaching English as a Second Language and Applied Linguistics. She has had extensive and ongoing professional development in Race Theory, Trauma-Informed Care, and Social and Emotional Learning. She is a Restorative Practices Trainer for the Flagstaff Unified School District and for Restorative Solutions. Having been a teacher of English as a Second Language to the immigrantpopulation for the past 20 years, she has seen firsthand the racial and social injustices that her students have endured resulting in the disproportionate discipline that is targeted at this population. By leading trainings in Restorative Practices and by being a member of the RP Implementation Team at FUSD, she is hopeful that there will be a decrease in the school to prison pipeline, and more opportunities for growth, and success. Liza Louden President/Board Chair Eliza Louden hails from Salt Lake City, UT. She graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Sociology from Southern Utah University. After college, Liza spent two years in Washington DC fighting for affordable housing and teaching kayaking on the weekends. She moved out to the Verde Valley in 2008 and immediately became involved in social services. Most of her career in the Verde Valley has been with Catholic Charities where she worked with the homeless population in a variety of ways, including running the first homeless drop in center in Cottonwood. Her passion for people eventually lead her to the Yavapai County Adult Probation Department, where she currently serves as an Adult Probation Officer. When she's not engaged in her civic work, you can find Liza and her two daughters camping on Mingus or kayaking the Verde River. Daryl Kling Board Member Kat McFarland Board Member Kat McFarland is a highly motivated and successful professional with extensive experience in the non-profit and social services/counseling sectors. Her key value is to live a purposeful life where she can support children, family, and the community. She seeks to live each day with optimism, gratitude, and grace. Kat currently serves as the School Counselor at Sechrist Elementary School in the Flagstaff Unified School District. As a School Counselor, she supports children and families, provides individual school-based counseling, facilitates restorative practices, and teaches Social-Emotional learning. |
