M. Jane Christyson
President of the Board
Chief Executive Officer, Girl Scouts of North East Ohio
Jane Christyson has more than 35 years of nonprofit administration and management experience with a concentration in special events and corporate sponsorships. She is currently Chief Executive Officer for Girl Scouts of North East Ohio which serves almost 30,000 girl members and 14,000 adult volunteers in 18 counties. She also serves on the Girl Scouts of the United States of America (GSUSA) National Strategic Partnership and Membership Category Committees.
With a budget of $11,000,000, the Girl Scouts of North East Ohio is focused on building girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place through unique programs and opportunities. Three Council run camps serve as the anchors for outdoor adventures and leadership learning.
Jane also served as Director of Marketing and Golf Clubhouse Services for Cleveland Metroparks where she oversaw the marketing, visual communications, visitor services, research and program evaluation, and golf clubhouse divisions. Her department had a $6 million operating budget, and won numerous local and national awards for writing, design, video production, marketing materials, events, programs and campaigns.
Jane began her career at United Way Services of Cleveland and served in several capacities managing company fund-raising campaigns. She then became executive director of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation a nonprofit health agency with a budget of $2 million.
Jane possesses a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Cleveland State University. She graduated cum laude. She has served in the community as a board member and officer of Cleveland Press Club, Ohio & Erie Canal Marketing Consortium, Ohio Museums Council, Cleveland Waterfront Coalition, United Way Council of Agency Executives, and ALCOA Community Relations Board. She is currently a member of the Education Committee for The Beck Center for the Arts and The Musical Theater Project. She also assists in costume design and construction with several local theater groups.
She has served as a guest speaker at many local, national and international seminars and conferences, including: The GSUSA National Board and CEO conference, the Annual Conference of the National Parks and Recreation Association, the National Association of Interpretation Conference and Best Practices in Parks and Recreation Conference in Melbourne, Australia. She was also a marketing consultant with the Parque Natural Metropolitano, near Panama City, Panama and worked onsite with their board and staff.
Jane is a resident of Strongsville, Ohio, where she lives with her husband Bob Mahoney and daughter Bridget, a former Girl Scout and college student at Ohio Northern University. Jane was a Girl Scout for 10 years, a Girl Scout Leader for 8 years and earned the First Class Award (now known as the Gold Award) the highest award in Girl Scouting.
Kevin A. Lumby
Treasurer of the Board
Senior Development Engineer, Moen Inc.
Kevin Lumby is new to non-profits. His Secretary then Treasurer positions with North Pointe Ballet are his first non-profit position. He has held several positions in Mechanical Engineering in his career.
Kevin has been in product development for over 15 years. He started as a Product Development Engineer in the automotive industry working for a tier 1 supplier. He spent a total of 6 years in automotive working for 2 local companies. Next, he went to Invacare Corp. as a Project Engineer where he gained experience in healthcare and developed new products for power and manual wheelchairs. Currently, Kevin is an employee at Moen, where he develops new and innovative designs for faucets, flush valves, and garbage disposals. At Moen he gets to work with fast paced cross functional teams to deliver high quality results.
Kevin possesses a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Toledo. He graduated cum laude.
Kevin has always been active giving back to the community. He is an annual contributor to the United Way. He also gives to Berea Animal Rescue Fund, and enjoys participating in Habitat for Humanity.
Kevin is a resident of Olmsted Township, where he lives with his wife Angela, their son, and pet dogs.
Colleen Longville
Secretary of the Board
Supervisor of Preservice Teachers at Baldwin Wallace University, Retired Principal at Olmsted Falls City Schools
Colleen Longville has worked with children and adults in the field of education for thirty-two years. She believes educating the whole child, emotionally, artistically, socially and academically as being her most important goal. A long-time supporter of visual and performing arts, Colleen has worked for SPACES art gallery and is a patron of many arts organizations. Colleen has collaborated with local artists to work with students in her schools in the areas of dance and sculpture. During her sixteen year teaching career, she earned her National Board Certification and was awarded Akron Public Schools Teacher of the Year. As an elementary school principal, she collaborated with district and university colleagues to help improve student engagement and achievement.
She is moving from public education to working for Baldwin Wallace University. Colleen received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Akron, her Master’s Degree in Elementary Administration from Kent State University, and her Administrative Certificate from Cleveland State University. In her position on the Board she supports and promotes the mission of the North Pointe Ballet as they continue to share their love of dance with people of all ages in both educational and professional settings.
Jessica Cameron
Escrow Officer, Stewart Title Company
Brittany Dean
Vice President of Talent & Human Resources, FINSYNC
Brittany Dean received her degree in International Relations from Kent State University and has built her career centered around people. Whether recruiting and developing people, or solving complex talent issues, Brittany strategically partners with the organizations that she works with to develop and execute talent solutions. Additionally, she focuses on leadership, culture and engagement and succession planning strategies, impacting business results. She’s held several voluntary leadership positions in an array of HR professional organizations.
A proud mom of two daughters, Brittany has repeatedly lent her professional expertise to many organizations that her daughters are involved in. Having a true passion for optimizing resources and bringing the best forward she’s actively been involved in: school PTA organizations, youth soccer organizations, Girl Scout Troops, Rocky River Boosters Organization, and parent-led senior year traditions and activities. Brittany provides strategic thought leadership for the organizations close to her heart by helping them to make the most of their resources and directly impact their communities. She’s held board positions, leadership positions, and contributes regularly as an individual volunteer.
Brittany is thrilled to be a part of North Pointe Ballet’s board and the mission resonates with her deeply. A fan and participant of the arts always, Brittany believes in making classical ballet accessible to all.
Brittany resides in Rocky River, OH with her loving husband, Brian, and daughters, Charlotte and Margaux. They have two giant dogs and a cat.
Melissa Kozub
Physical Therapist, MetroHealth Medical Center
Melissa Kozub attended Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York where she received a Bachelors in Clinical Science and a Masters In Science/Physical Therapy. Melissa is a Physical Therapist at MetroHealth Medical Center where she has worked with children and adults for 23 years. She specializes in pediatrics and works on the Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care Units and General Pediatrics Unit.
With her job and 2 children, Melissa has been active in her community. Melissa has assisted as a sound tech, front office and usher for many theater performances. In addition to theater, she has helped raised money for various school functions and committees.
Melissa’s mom, Nancy Kryz, instilled a love and respect for the arts through dance and community theatre at a young age. This love for the arts would be extended to her daughter Lily. Lily Kozub, is an alumni dancer with NPB and is currently working towards a Bachelor of Arts degree in ballet at the University of Cincinnati. Raising a dancer has continued to influence Melissa’s appreciation for the arts. Melissa is thrilled to be part of organization with such an amazing mission as NPB.
Letitia Lopez
Executive Director, Julia De Burgos Cultural Arts Center
While working in the corporate sector for a large chain restaurant company, Letitia Lopez found her true passion and purpose in art, culture and community in 2008 when she became a volunteer at Julia De Burgos Cultural Arts Center. Shortly thereafter, she joined the Board of Trustees and in 2009 accepted the position of Executive Director. Since then, Letitia has navigated this grassroots organization through small-scale changes, board development, and two moves in which she was able to secure a forever home for the organization. The most she enjoys about her work is witnessing how the arts, in all forms, impacts the youth and families she serves. She has also found her strength in planning large scale community events and celebrations where the outcomes truly reflect the center’s mission.
In 2013, Letitia joined an advisory committee that would go on to create the first Latino theatre ensemble in Cleveland. That same year she performed in her first play and continues to be an active founding member of Teatro Público de Cleveland, launched through Cleveland Public Theatre. Letitia is also a graduate of the Neighborhood Leadership Development Program, the Hispanic Alliance Leadership Development Initiative and As She Rises leadership program for Black and Brown Leaders. She was a member of the Support for Artists Planning Team of Cuyahoga Arts and Culture, a current Board member of North Pointe Ballet and has contributed to several other advisory committees and task forces. Outside of her community work, she enjoys spending time with her family, gardening and taking road trips.
Erin Rudy
Founder, Milestone Home Design
Erin Rudy is the founder of Milestone Home Design, a Cleveland-based business specializing in practical and polished home design with a technology-driven approach. She began her career as a mergers and acquisitions analyst at a boutique investment bank before spending over a decade in corporate marketing for companies across Northeast Ohio. The strategic planning, project management and communication skills she developed throughout her career provided the foundation for her transition into entrepreneurship and continue to support her success.
Erin lives in Avon Lake with her husband, Jon, and their three children. Passionate about giving back to her community, she serves on the board of Community Resource Services (CRS) and previously on Avon Lake’s Community Investment Corporation (CIC). Erin joined North Pointe Ballet’s Advancement Committee in 2024, inspired by the organization’s commitment to inclusivity and its ability to bring the joy of dance to performers of all ages and abilities.
As a member of the North Pointe Ballet board, Erin is excited to contribute her skills and connections to help further the organization’s mission and expand its impact across Northeast Ohio.
Jennifer R. Williams
United States Immigration Judge, Department of Justice
Jennifer Williams is a United States Immigration Judge, originally appointed to the San Francisco, California Immigration Court in 2019 and later transferred to the Cleveland, Ohio Immigration Court. Judge Williams has volunteered throughout her tenure for several pilot programs to assist in alleviating the federal system backlogs and to increase language interpretation access. She also serves as a mentor to newly appointed judges. Before being appointed as an immigration judge, Judge Williams was a domestic relations magistrate judge for the Lorain County Domestic Relations Court from 2017-2019. From 2001 to 2017 Jen was an assistant prosecuting attorney with the Lorain County Prosecutor’s Office.
Judge Williams earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Baldwin Wallace University in 1998, her Juris Doctorate from Case Western Reserve University School of Law in 2001, and her Master’s in Public Administration from the Cleveland State University College of Urban Affairs in 2006. She is a member of the Lorain County Bar Association and the National Association of Immigration Judges. She is also an admitted member to the United States Supreme Court Bar.
Additionally, Judge Williams has served as an Assistant Professor, Subject Matter Expert and Instructional Mentor for Liberty University since 2010. She has also written and designed several courses for Liberty University Online.
Judge Williams lives locally with her husband Joe, her two children, Juliet and Colton, and their adorable dog Brooks. She regularly gives back to her community by volunteering as a girl scout leader, boy scout merit badge counselor and as secretary for her children’s band boosters organization.