Casey Gwinn, Esq.
President
Casey Gwinn is the President and Co-Founder of Alliance for HOPE International and the Founder of Camp HOPE America and is also the visionary behind the Family Justice Center movement, first proposing the concept of the Family Justice Center model in 1989. In 2002, he founded the first Camp HOPE America in San Diego and it is now moving across the country. Casey is a national expert on domestic violence, including prosecution, strangulation, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE), and best practices. Prior to this position, Casey was the elected San Diego City Attorney.
Gael Strack, Esq.
Chief Executive Officer
Gael Strack is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of the Alliance. Gael is a national expert on domestic violence and strangulation. Prior to this position, Gael was the founding director of the San Diego Family Justice Center, former prosecutor with the San Diego City Attorney’s Office, defense attorney and deputy county counsel.
Catherine Johnson, M.S./Ed.S.
Interim Director
Catherine is the Interim Director for Camp Hope America. Catherine earned her M.S./Ed.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She is the founding director of the Guilford County Family Justice Center, with locations in Greensboro and High Point, NC. In 2017, Catherine and her team successfully launched Camp Hope America- North Carolina.
Jamal Stroud, M.A.
Mentor and Outreach Manager
Jamal provides oversight of all mentoring and outreach components of Camp HOPE America. He has a BA in Social Science from Allen University and an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lenoir-Rhyne University. In 2017, Jamal founded Big Homie Lil Homie (BHLH), a nonprofit mentoring program for young boys growing up without father figures. Jamal is also a motivational speaker who prioritizes children and overall improvement of character.
Erica Yamaguchi, M.S.W.
Training and Education Manager
Erica is the Training and Education Manger for Camp HOPE America. She has a Master of Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, along with 20+ years of experience working with youth in a variety of settings such as residential, community and government-based agencies. Before joining the Alliance for HOPE International, she was employed by the Guilford County Family Justice Center and assisted in launching Camp HOPE America - NC. Energized by relationships & community, she provides trauma-informed care and healing centered engagement.
Theresa Raisbeck, M.A.
Administrative Assistant
Theresa Raisbeck is an Administrative Assistant for Alliance for HOPE International. She holds a master’s degree in Sport & Performance Psychology and a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology. Theresa has five years of experience working within the field of mental health, including working in one on one and group settings with athletes and performers, and managing private therapy practices. She is excited to bring her passions and experiences to the Alliance.