School Leadership

Executive Member, Chair

A business transformation and operational excellence leader, Martin Hairston is Senior Continuous Improvement Manager with KARL STORZ North America, a global leader in endoscopic and minimally invasive surgical technology. Martin has also lent his expertise to Southern California Edison and major financial institutions like Bank of America, Wells Fargo and City National Bank.

Executive Member-Chair Elect
 

John Krakowski brings 40 years of experience with Northrop Grumman as now-retired Corporate Director of Human Resources. He has provided vital oversight into administration and policy development, acquisition, disposition and restructuring activities.

Executive Member - Treasurer

With more than 23 years of leadership and management experience in Internal & External Auditing, Anthony Reyes' expertise includes Financial, Operational, IT, Data Analytics, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Assessments, Audit Best Practices, Employee Management, Budget Management, Strategic Planning & SOX Compliance. He lends that expertise to his work with several respected nonprofit agencies.

Executive Member - Secretary

Retired Senior Audit Manager for Southern California Edison, Russell Wong has directed numerous comprehensive complex risk-based operational audits and projects that have added efficiency improvements to Edison’s power grid and operations. In addition, Russell holds various Professional Certifications in Safety, Information Systems, Environmental Health & Safety, Project Management, and Risk Management.

Executive Member

Brother Al Vu, SDB, has been a Salesian Brother for nearly 30 years with a passion for youth ministry and faith formation. He is currently the Program Coordinator for St. Joseph Salesian Youth Renewal Center. Prior to this assignment, he served as the Education Coordinator for the Salesian Network of Schools.

Dr. Rosemary Bernal-Gomez is a seasoned Predictive Analytics Consultant with over 30 years of experience in the utilities sector. A dynamic change agent, she specializes in artificial intelligence, innovative technologies, operational analysis, and organizational change management. As the President and Founder of Women United Rise (WUR), Dr. Bernal-Gomez leads efforts to empower young girls from underserved communities to overcome barriers and thrive in STEM fields. She is Chief Advisor for the Dr. Yasmin Davidds Multicultural Women’s Executive Leadership Program and is a recipient of the program's prestigious Courage in Leadership Award.  

A seasoned aerospace and defense technology leader, Maria Araceli Campelo is Director of Digital Engineering for Raytheon. She has also served as the RTX Company’s Director of Space Systems Engineering, Advanced Cyber & Security and Open Architecture Radar Programs. She is also an award-winning DeVry adjunct professor of Math, Physics, and Electric Circuits.

A diocesan priest for more than 30 years, Fr. Mike Gutierrez is pastor of St. Louis of France Church and serves as the Chairperson of the Hollywood Community Housing Corporation Board of Directors, which builds affordable housing across LA County. He has been recognized by the California State Legislature and the Archdiocese of Los Angeles for his nationally and internationally recognized work for social justice.

Chris Hansen is Head of Mechanical Engineering at Radiant, a start-up with a long-term goal of making nuclear power portable and accessible anywhere. Radiant is partnered with the Department of Energy and Idaho National Labs to test a fueled prototype version. Prior to joining Radiant, Chris spent more than 18 years at SpaceX, where he served the majority of his tenure as Director of Development Testing, overseeing a team of 50 engineers and technicians who tested structures and mechanisms in development by SpaceX for Falcon, Dragon, Starlink, and Starship.

Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell brings more than four decades of distinguished service to law enforcement, marked by innovation, leadership, and a deep commitment to community safety. 

The Very Reverend Joseph Thinh Nguyen, SDB, is the Provincial of the Salesians of Don Bosco USA West (Province of St. Andrew), appointed by the Rector Major in 2026 to lead the Salesian mission across California and Texas.

A longtime educator, formator, and spiritual leader, Fr. Joe most recently served as Novice Master and Director of the Salesian community and Salesian College Preparatory in Richmond, California, where he accompanied young Salesians in their formation for religious life while fostering a vibrant educational community.

Known for his pastoral warmth, collaborative leadership, and deep commitment to the charism of St. John Bosco, Fr. Joe brings a vision centered on evangelization, vocation, and accompaniment as he guides the province in serving young people, especially those most in need, with faith, hope, and joyful dedication. 

Fr. Kristian "Itchan"Laygo is a member of the Salesians of Don Bosco and serves as the Director of the Salesian Community and Chaplain for Bosco Tech.

Prior to studying for the priesthood, Bishop Brian Nunes worked in publishing, journalism, and computer network administration. He has served the parishes of San Pedro's Mary Star of the Sea and Whittier's St. Gregory the Great. He served as Priest Secretary for Archbishop José Gomez, and then as Moderator of the Curia and Vicar General. He was ordained a bishop in 2023 and, as an Auxiliary Bishop of the LA Archdiocese, he serves the San Gabriel Pastoral Region. 

President Memo Gutierrez has more than 30 years’ experience in teaching and high school administration. Prior to serving as Vice President, Administration and Development, he served as Vice Principal of Student Affairs at St. John Bosco High School in Bellflower. From 1987 to 2004, he taught at Bosco Tech, where he served as principal from 2001 to 2004. Memo is a long-time volunteer with the Pasadena Tournament of Roses and San Gabriel’s St. Anthony’s Catholic School.

A seasoned instructor since the early 1980s, Jeff Krynen has uniquely taught on 'both sides of the mall,' having overseen both the ACE technology program and Tech's science department. Now focused on school administration, his goal is to support the strongest teaching team with the most effective curriculum to best serve today's students. 

An experienced research attorney who has worked for the Los Angeles Superior Court for more than 25 years in the areas of criminal, civil, appellate, and family law, Deanna Muckle's personal philosophy is, “Whatever you are, be a good one,” emphasizing excellence, integrity, and doing her best in any role she takes on whether it be personal, professional, or in service to others. 

Miguel Ramirez has a B.A. in Spanish from UC Irvine and an M.A. in Secondary Education from LMU. He has taught for 30 years and began his career in Education at St. John Bosco High School. He is in his tenth year at Bosco Tech and has been the Instructional Area Dean for Fine Arts, Theology, and World Languages since 2020.