April Brown, M.Ed., Ca Prof. Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, Founder and CEO of The Elysium Compact.   Ms. Brown founded The Elysium Compact after her collegial studies and public school teaching experience illuminated inequalities in public school education.  She authored several papers and manual on topics within the field of education. Her thesis focused on how students are failing and what may increase the success rate of students in low performing schools.  She worked in a variety of school settings, including: field naturalist, nonpublic Special Education classroom, public school science teacher, and various grade levels within public school.  Ms. Brown created, coordinated, and implemented a community education program teaching students about fire and life safety.  She also founded the California Chapter of the International Breast Milk Project where she managed and recruited volunteers throughout California.  Ms. Brown is a life long learner who is dedicated towards the advancement of students everywhere and believes education is a step towards this goal.  

Danny E. Brown, Jr., an entrepreneur and manager of a successful local business, with over twenty years of experience in business.  His expertise includes: finance, human resources, and venture startup.  Mr. Brown served on the Board of Directors at Santiago County Water District.  During this time, Mr. Brown served on the finance and human resource committees.  He maintained vital documents and procedures for local, state, and federal regulations.  He managed and trained personnel within his various enterprises.  Mr. Brown is dedicated to supporting local community services and programs.    

Jennifer Alford is an experienced executive who has returned to school to pursue a nursing career.  She was previously managing a district loan center at Wachovia Bank.  During her management career at Wachovia, she was responsible for managing and training financial sales professionals as well as integrating two companies during a major merger.  In addition to managing financial professionals, Jennifer was responsible for developing the curriculum and training of a three-month training university for new sales employees.  She also founded a public speaking group for sales professionals called Toastmasters.  Ms. Alford is committed to fostering the growth of individuals throughout her career. She is an active member of the ASPCA and dedicates her free time to working at an animal hospital.  She lives in Orange County with her husband and her rescued dog and cats.

Shannon Bell is an Instructional Assistant in a Special Education classroom serving students in Orange County.   Ms. Bell is an active member of the PTA and serving as the treasurer on their board.   As a mother, she is committed to providing her sons with the best education and recognizes the importance of parent involvement.   Her experience and dedication as a parent with school-aged children, provides TEC with a unique perspective.   She is devoted to parental empowerment and increasing parental involvement.