Aaron Bell, Sr. Co-founder (1968 - 2018)
Aaron Bell, Sr. was the inspritation behind Guiding Light. Truly one of the great men, he always fought for the underdog, believing everyone, no matter their history, deserves a chance to better themselves. In good times and bad he remained one of the most positive and optimistic souls we have had the honor to have called our friend. His love, smile, warmth, and commitment to helping others will sorely be missed, and continually remembered.
Peace out brother.
Jay Klusky, PhD, Co-founder
President, CEO
Since receiving his Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology from UCLA in 1990 Dr. Klusky has developed and administered alternative high schools for at-risk youth, designed programming and taught classes for students of all ability levels, lectured at universities, and authored three books on learning/life skills, parenting. and personal development. Dr. Jay has founded two highly innovative programs: one for parents, “Transforming Youth - One Parent at a Time” and one for youth, “Becoming Extraordinary 1.0. Most recently, he published his new book, "Reverse Integration: Helping White America Join the Village" and is working to help heal our nation's racial divide. To find out more about Dr. Klusky’s work go to: www.DrJayKlusky.com See Dr. Klusky's CV
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Anthony Steward, Sr. Chief of Instruction
A father of 3, Anthony Jr, Emanuel, and Lydia, Anthony is a College graduate from Warner Pacific University where he earned a B.S. in Human Development. Anthony, has spent the last 25 years as a Juvenile Counselor and Custody Service Specialist for Multnomah County Juvenile Justice Department. Anthony also coaches college basketball at Clark College, and enjoys working with student athletes.
