Brandon Rutstein is a director in Walmart’s Health & Wellness business. His role focuses on leading a team of healthcare professionals to optimize healthcare outcomes for the communities they serve. He graduated from UCF with a degree in Biochemistry and went on to graduate cum laude at Mercer University with a dual degree in a Masters of Business Administration and a Doctorate of Pharmacy.

Elizabeth McCrillis Loh is an attorney and is active in the local community. A graduate of Stanford Law School and The College of William and Mary, she spent seven years practicing law at the Washington, D.C. offices of a leading global law firm. Her focus was on white-collar defense, internal investigations, and both U.S. and foreign government investigations. In addition to serving on the SPPS Board, she is Chair of the Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas County and a member of the St. Petersburg Civilian Police Review Committee. Elizabeth lives in St. Petersburg with her husband and four young children.

David Schintzius co-founded Two Bays Audit and Risk Solutions in 2022, Prior to that, he was the Director of Finance and Operations at Tampa Preparatory School from 2018 to 2023. In 2016, David joined Tech Data Corporation as Vice President, Finance to lead the re-launch of the Company’s Enterprise Risk Management Program. Before joining Tech Data, David was Vice President, Global Financial Operations and Enterprise Risk Management at Avnet, Inc. from 2011 to 2016. A graduate of the SUNY Buffalo, David, a CPA, began his career in public accounting with Ernst & Young. Additionally, he has held senior finance leadership positions over his 30-plus year career with major international companies, including Sears Holdings, McKesson Corporation, Pitney Bowes and Chiquita Brands International. He has served on the Tampa Preparatory School New Building Task Force Board; and on the Boards of Directors of Community Tampa Bay; Marriage Matters Arizona; and the Metropolitan Community Foundation of San Francisco. David and his husband, Geoffrey, are the parents of twin daughters, Emma and Paige and reside in Tampa, FL.

Jennifer González is a senior legal information specialist with the Library of Congress. A native of Saint Petersburg, she graduated cum laude from the University of South Florida with a bachelor’s degree in history and a certificate in Latin American and Caribbean studies. Jennifer worked for several years in the private academic sector and as a professional musician. She then obtained a juris doctor from Pace University School of Law with a certificate in international law, followed by a master’s in library information science from the University of Washington with a certificate in law librarianship. She has worked at the Gallagher Law Library, as an adjunct professor for the University of the District of Columbia, and interned with the United Nations. She lives in St. Petersburg with her husband, Fernando, and two children who currently attend St. Petersburg Primary School.

Alais Griffin serves as Past President of the Board of Directors for St. Petersburg Primary School. She is the founding member of her own law firm, where her clients range from startups to Fortune 50 companies and include transportation businesses, nonprofit organizations, and a wide range of corporate entities. Alais previously served as a litigation partner in the Chicago and Washington DC offices of two leading global law firms; as a senior political appointee in the Obama Administration; and as General Counsel for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, one of the nation’s largest and oldest youth-serving nonprofits. In addition to serving on the SPPS Board, she is a member of the Board of Trustees of American Stage Theatre Company. Alais graduated cum laude from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, where she was Executive Editor of the Northwestern University Law Review and a member of the Order of the Coif. She received her B.A., cum laude general studies, from Harvard University, where she was a four-year varsity letter winner in track and cross-country, captain of the cross-country team, and an Academic All-American. After law school, she clerked for Judge Harry D. Leinenweber of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Alais’s daughter has attended St. Petersburg Primary School since 2020. She is looking forward to starting in the SPPS first-grade class this fall.

Nick Falcone is a seasoned technology executive. He has a rich history of leading innovation, digital transformation, and global strategic initiatives across various industries and sectors. Prior to joining the SPPS Board of Directors, he served on a number of start-up advisory and non-profit boards.

Greg Helck works in the financial services industry, where his expertise spans wealth management, alternative investments, options trading, marketing, and managing and developing North Shore Wealth Management. Greg holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Kennesaw State University and a master’s degree from the University of Georgia. Greg graduated from Leadership St. Pete in 2011 and is a passionate supporter of the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Heart Institute and First Presbyterian Church. Originally from Milledgeville, Georgia, Greg now calls St. Petersburg home with his wife, Sarah; their four children; and two dogs. In his leisure time, Greg finds joy in the pursuit of activities like fishing, tennis, and golf.

Rachael Somerman is the founder and owner of Unlimited Pediatric Therapy. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in child development and family studies from Eastern Kentucky University and has served as a Florida state-credentialed Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist for nearly a decade. Rachael founded Unlimited Pediatric Therapy to address the need for high-quality therapeutic services for children with a spectrum of challenges. Rachael has worked closely as a therapist in the classrooms at SPPS for the last 4 years and is excited to continue to watch the school grow. While away from work Rachael enjoys traveling, anything related to the beach or water, and spending time with her two pups, Charlee and Konrad.

Audrey McCarty is the VP of Strategic Development and an executive team member at Growve, a St. Pete-based brand accelerator. Over the last several years, Audrey played a critical role in scaling and integrating business operations from a startup to a company with 500+ employees and 10+ departments. Before Growve, Audrey worked in national advertising and brand marketing for Panera Bread in St. Louis, Missouri. Audrey is a Delta Zeta alumna and has volunteered with organizations including Big Brothers Big Sisters and Junior League. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Missouri--St. Louis and recently completed bridge coursework on company sponsorship through Harvard Business School. Audrey and her husband, Sam, live in St. Pete and have two children at SPPS.