Lisa Campbell

Officer Lisa Campbell was born and raised in Chicago, Ill. She worked in the Cook County Sheriff's Office for four years and gained experience in the juvenile court and corrections at the county jail. For eight years she served as an officer in the Chicago Police Department, where she worked youth investigations. She served in several other capacities before joining the University of California Police Department 2009.

Together with Allison Jacobs, Officer Campbell was responsible for breaking the Jaycee Dugard sexual abuse case in 2009, and was recognized with Campbell as People magazine’s heroes of the year.

Robert Cryer

Robert Cryer has melded a successful career at the top tiers of the corporate world with a lifelong commitment to nonprofit work and public advocacy. After completing advanced degress from Cornell University, Robert worked in the executive management of Procter & Gamble for 30 years, after which he started his own investment firm.

In 2002, building on his prior nonporofit and volunteer work, Robert founded the Executive Coaches of Orange County, a group that helps nonprofit managers develop and implement strategies to better achieve their goals for our community. Robert is a widower and lives in Corona del Mar. He has two grown daughters and four grandchildren.

Allison Jacobs

Corporal Allison Jacobs was raised in Southern California, and received a B.A. from San Francisco State University. She joined the University of California Police Department in 2001. Allison spent five years focusing on narcotics and undercover operations, and is currently a field-training officer assigned to patrol.

Allison loves to surf when she is in Southern California at San Clemente Beach, and is an avid snowboarder in Tahoe. She spends most of her free time enjoying every precious moment with her two sons, ages four and six.

Michelle McElroy

Michelle is a longtime children’s rights advocate who has devoted much of her career to addressing the needs of foster care and lower income children. She has served as the Executive Director and co-founder for the Bruce Willis Foundation and The National Foster Care Fund, focusing efforts on utilizing media to promote and inspire new voices in underserved communities.

Michelle has held senior level positions in the entertainment industry, including Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films as well as serving as producer for the award-winning documentary “The Hip Hop Project.” She has created numerous philanthropic opportunities with major companies such as Capitol One, Target and Sony Pictures.

Siavosh (Seo) Salimi

Seo Salimi is an associate in the Corporate Department of the Orange County office of Latham & Watkins and has been with the firm since 2004. Seo focuses his practice in the areas of securities, mergers and acquisitions and general corporate matters. Seo has represented some of the nation’s largest investment firms and corporations.

Seo is admitted to practice in California. He is fluent in both English and Farsi.

Mcayla Sarno

Mcayla was born in Wurzberg, Germany to a military family, and moved to the United States at the age of two. Her advanced academic work was focused on psychology and family therapy, and she has worked as a counselor with a number of nationally recognized organizations including the Phoenix House.

Mcayla is certified as a Domestic Violence counselor, and has in-depth expertise in working with clients who suffer symptoms of post-traumatic stress, addiction, and related conditions. It is her passion and drive that continue to place her in her field creating change and inspiring hope.

You can learn more about Mcayla and her practice at Your Therapy Now.

Robin Sax

A former Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney, Robin spent years specializing in the prosecution of sex crimes against children. She has become one of the nation’s foremost authorities on combating sex crimes, and is author of numerous best selling books, including, most recently, “Predators and Child Molesters: A Sex Crimes D.A. Answers 100 of The Most Asked Questions.” She is a regular guest commentator on most of the top news programs and talk shows. Robin also has her own radio talk show, “Justice Interrupted,” and is an active blogger and blog contributor.

Robin has worked tirelessly to protect children from sexual abuse and support victims of domestic abuse, and has been deeply involved in community-based education programs for parents, building partnerships with the academic, clinical, and law enforcement communities. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and three children.

You can learn more about Robin and her work at her personal website.

The National Leadership & Advisory Council also includes Anthony Arismendi, Roger Durling and Carol Smith.