Marcia Ball, Ed.D

Co-Founder/Executive Director

Background and Experience

Before co-founding Kerus Global Education, Dr. Marcia Ball was a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Health Sciences at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. She has 11 years of experience in higher education and has written and directed numerous state and federal grant projects related to youth risk behavior. She also served on the Governor of Virginia’s Maternal and Child Health Council’s Subcommittee for Teen Pregnancy Prevention. Dr. Ball is the co-author of the Life at the CrossRoads and It Takes Courage! curricula and training programs used in HIV/AIDS prevention programs in over 50 nations. Dr. Ball is also a certified Birkman International Learning Partner.

Jennie Cerullo, Ph.D.

Co-Founder/Executive Director

Background and Experience

Dr. Jennie Cerullo holds academic degrees in education, human resource leadership, and cross-cultural education. She has worked as a principal in a Vietnamese refugee camp in Hong Kong, taught in private and public schools, and served as an administrator for an English language development program in California. Dr. Cerullo has also taught in the graduate education program at Azusa Pacific University. She regularly consults internationally in the areas of character education and adult learning methods. She is the co-author of the Life at the CrossRoads and It Takes Courage! curricula and training programs used in HIV/AIDS prevention programs around the world. Dr. Cerullo is also a certified Birkman International Learning Partner.

Trube Brunk

Program & Events Assistant

Background and Experience

Trube is one of our newest staff members at Kerus and is quite the entrepreneur. She has created and owned two successful businesses prior to joining the Kerus team, one of which she continues to manage. She is married to Cammon, a videographer and she loves outdoor activities. Her servant’s heart and joyful spirit are a gift to us as she works with our international teams and organizes our educational programs, donor meetings and development, and the annual fundraising events.

Becca Gaines

Administrative Assistant

Background and Experience

Becca graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree from James Madison University in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies, with an emphasis in education. She loves people and she loves ministry. Outside of our office you will likely find her engaged in Campus Ministry with her church and at her beloved alma mater. She’s new to Kerus but she is already making a big difference! Becca uses her administrative and social media skills to advance the messages of Kerus and maintain our operations. We are so excited for her future with us!

Debbie Garrick

Graphic Design and Curriculum Development

Background and Experience

Debbie holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Wheaton College and a Masters in Biblical Counseling from Grace Theological Seminary. She has been an educator since 1982, including nine years in Germany and Austria, teaching music and working with children who have learning disabilities. Presently, Debbie is a free-lance musician, regularly braving the rehearsal halls of choirs from ages 7 to 97 as director and accompanist. She is also a freelance graphic artist, working primarily with educational and service organizations locally and internationally. Debbie joined Kerus before it was Kerus, helping with graphic design and curriculum development. She has had the privilege of helping communicate its message through every phase of its growth, which means, if you’ve seen it, chances are it came through her desk at some point!