Our Team
Meet Our Team
Michelle Banks is the President of the African American Firefighter Museum. Michelle joined the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) in 1984. She is the LAFD’s third uniformed African-American woman, second African-American female Paramedic, and the first Special Assistant to the Fire Chief. Ms. Banks’ commitment to the fire service and dedication to enhancing the community’s well-being has been honored with California Senator Curren D. Prices Jr.s’ 2013 Hero Award and the Los Angeles City Women of Courage Award in 2000.
Michelle Banks
Jock Ebner is President of Morlin Asset Management, LP, a regional commercial real estate property management and leasing company. As a specialist in the management of multi-story office buildings and emergency response, including the well-being of emergency first responders. Over the years, Jock has been active in local communities as a coach in youth soccer and baseball organizations.
Jock Ebner
Dr. James Guy is co-founder and former Executive Director of the Institute (2001-2022). As a licensed clinical psychologist, researcher, and educator with 40 years of experience, Jim combined theory and practice to lead the Institute. Retiring at the end of 2022, he is now Executive Director of the Headington Institute Foundation.
Dr. James D. Guy
Dr. Timothy Headington is cofounder and former Board member of the Institute (2001-2012). He is president and sole owner of Headington Resources, with companies in oil and gas exploration, real estate development, and entertainment. He is an active philanthropist in the arts, education, and health and a visionary community leader in Dallas, Texas.
Dr. Timothy Headington
Christopher Martin is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Direct Access Capital, a Dallas-based specialty finance firm. He has spent the last 13 years in alternative investments and is passionate about finding and pursuing the best risk-adjusted returns in the private credit markets. Christopher believes strongly in the Institute's mission of equipping global aid workers and emergency responders with the tools to flourish in the midst of a crisis. Apart from the investment world, Christopher enjoys flying, tennis, and blues music.
T. Christopher Martin
Leah Porter is a Vice President at Capital Group Companies Global, focusing on marketing. Leah is an experienced marketer with a proven track record in increasing brand equity and accelerating profitable growth in a variety of industries. Leah has been working with the Headington Institute for the past 8 years because she believes strongly in the mission of the organization. While she enjoys financial services, she also loves spending time with family and hiking.
Leah Porter
Joan Riboli is retired CFO of The San Antonio Winery, the oldest winery in Los Angeles, and remains active in the family business. An experienced nonprofit volunteer, Joan was Commissioner of Soccer, AYSO, in South Pasadena, overseeing numerous programs and regional volunteers. A commitment to "helping those who help others" led her to join the board of directors in 2011. A new business venture and enjoyment of family and granddaughters continue to keep her busy.
Joan Riboli
Kristen Swift is the Associate Director of the Headington Institute Foundation. After three years as Special Projects Associate at Headington Institute, she transitioned into this role to support the Foundation’s growth as a grant-making organization. Kristen brings extensive project management experience from her work with various charities, as well as a background in the entertainment industry. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband, 3 kids, 2 dogs, 2 cats and 4 chickens, as well as going on hiking and travel adventures.
Kristen Swift
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