Board Members

Leadership

Board of Directors & Advisors

Northern Star is led by a coalition of credentialed professionals whose combined expertise spans law enforcement, education, clinical mental health, legal practice, and international school safety research.

Board Chair

James Fuller

James Fuller serves as Board Chair of Northern Star School Safety Coalition, bringing [X] years of [law enforcement / military / public safety] experience to the organization’s leadership. [One sentence on specific career: e.g., “He retired from the [Agency] as a [Rank] after [X] years of service, including [notable role or specialization].”] Fuller was among the founding members who established Northern Star in the wake of the Uvalde tragedy, committed to ensuring that no community faces a preventable mass casualty event. He provides strategic oversight for Northern Star’s program development, community partnerships, and organizational growth.

Vice Chair

Dr. Char Wittenberg

Dr. Char Wittenberg serves as Vice Chair of Northern Star School Safety Coalition. [Specify doctorate field and institution: e.g., “She holds a doctorate in Educational Psychology from [University] and has spent [X] years in [field: school counseling / trauma‑informed education / mental health / educational leadership].”] Her clinical and academic expertise anchors Northern Star’s Social‑Emotional Learning curriculum and trauma‑informed training programs.

Treasurer

Tracy Martin

Tracy Martin serves as Treasurer of Northern Star School Safety Coalition. [Specify professional background: e.g., “She brings [X] years of experience in [nonprofit financial management / CPA / corporate accounting / public sector finance].”] Martin ensures fiscal transparency and sound stewardship of donor and grant funds, overseeing budgeting, audit processes, and financial reporting in compliance with IRS 501(c)(3) requirements.

Senior Advisor

Senior Advisor — Education, Training & Policy

Gerard Cleveland JD · MA · B.Ed.

Gerard Cleveland serves as Northern Star’s Senior Advisor for Education, Training and Policy. He holds a Juris Doctor (JD), a Master of Arts [specify field], and a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), bringing a rare combination of legal, academic, and instructional expertise to the coalition’s policy and training architecture. [1–2 sentences on career.] Cleveland guides Northern Star’s Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) review process, policy alignment with Texas Education Code and federal mandates, and the legal framework for the coalition’s school district engagements.

Advisor

Advisor — Crime Prevention & Safety Programs

Gregory Saville

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Gregory Saville serves as Northern Star’s Advisor for Crime Prevention and Safety Programs. An internationally recognized authority on Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), Saville has advised law enforcement agencies, school systems, and governments across [X] countries on evidence‑based environmental safety strategies. [Specific credential: e.g., “He is co‑author of [landmark text in CPTED field] and has trained thousands of police officers, planners, and school administrators in Second Generation CPTED principles.”] His engagement with Northern Star grounds the coalition’s physical security assessments in globally validated science, ensuring every school safety audit reflects state‑of‑the‑art environmental design standards.

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Northern Star's board and advisory team brings together law enforcement leadership, clinical expertise, legal practice, and internationally recognized safety science. This is the foundation that backs every audit, every safety plan, and every grant application we file.

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