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Oversight Review Board for Child Protection | Diocese of Orange

Oversight Review Board for Child Protection

OVERVIEW

The Board is an independent professional committee that meets on a regular basis and as needed to review allegations of clergy sexual misconduct with minors for appropriate response and reporting. The Board is in place to insure that in dealing with such reports, the diocese will:

All allegations related to clergy sexual misconduct with minors will be investigated by ORB and a recommendation will be made to the Bishop of Orange upon completion of its investigation.

THE BOARD MEMBERS ARE AS FOLLOWS

Mr. Jack Conklin, Retired, Police Chief, Brea Police Department

A product of a twelve-year Catholic school education, Mr. Conklin spent thirty-three years serving Orange County as a law enforcement professional, thirty of those as a member of the Brea Police Department. His experience as a School Resource Officer and Field Training Officer provided him with the opportunity to positively influence young, impressionable people and model behavior rooted in integrity, compassion, and empathy. As the department’s Professional Standards Unit supervisor, he strived to create an environment of transparency and consistency in the internal affairs investigation and disciplinary process. Additionally, as the Chief of Police, he led the department’s response during emergencies including significant crime investigations, civil unrest and natural disasters which helped ensure the safety of the local community. Mr. Conklin believes this experience, coupled with the three years he spent as a Dean of Students and his current position as the Executive Director of School Safety at area Catholic high schools will serve him well as a member of the Oversight Review Board. Mr. Conklin holds a Master of Science Degree in Emergency Services Administration and Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Studies from California State University, Long Beach. Mr. Conklin is a parishioner of Holy Trinity Church in Ladera Ranch.

Nancy Leonard – Private Homeschool Tutor

Nancy Leonard’s education includes a Masters in Public Administration from Cal State Fullerton and a California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential through the education programs at Cal StateTEACH and UCLA. Nancy has dual careers in both Public Administration and education. She has held staff and administrative positions in Human Resources at various municipalities in California including the Cities of Orange and Cypress. Nancy also worked as an independent consultant to cities and special districts investigating allegations of sexual harassment and age and sex discrimination. Nancy’s most recent work includes a volunteer position tutoring second language learner at The Wooden Floor (2012-2016) and providing home school curriculum instruction and tutoring to elementary school students including those with special needs.

Frank O’Donnell – Retired, US Secret Service

Frank O’Donnell joined the Oversight Review Board in 2022. Previously he was head of Corporate Security for Warner Bros. in Burbank, CA. where he oversaw a large Security Department, Fire Department, medical staff and Office of Investigations. He worked regularly with federal, state and local law enforcement authorities. He has extensive domestic and international travel experience in support of WB studios and productions. Prior to this he served in the US Secret Service mostly in Washington, DC and finished his career as head of the Los Angeles Office where he was responsible for the security and safety of the President, Vice President, former Presidents and visiting heads of state. The office also conducted complex financial investigations. He has a MS degree in Criminal Justice and a BA degree in Political Science. He also served on the board of Goodwill of SoCal where he chaired two committees.

Hue Pham, D.Ed. – Retired, Professional Counselor

Graduated in 1979 with a Doctorate Degree in Education from the University of Houston, in Houston, Texas in Education Counseling. She worked most of her life in the counseling field, especially career development and academic counseling.

Dr. Pham is now retired after 35 years as a professional counselor and Dean of Counseling Division at Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, California. In addition to her professional counseling, Dr. Pham has volunteered in many public and church services. She taught catechism for the Vietnamese Catholic students at St. John the Baptist Church in Costa Mesa. She was a regular instructor for the Catholic Marriage Preparation class at the Vietnamese Catholic Center for over 15 years. She also conducted many bi-lingual (English and Vietnamese) workshops and lectures for Vietnamese parents and students on the Education Systems in America, Parenting Skills, and College Preparations for students. She has hosted as well as been a guest on many Vietnamese television and radio programs such as Little Saigon Radio, Hon Viet TV, Radio Bolsa to lead a discussion on topics such as educational, social and cultural differences in this society, or how to assist and support parents with disabled children. At present time, Dr. Pham has a weekly program on Little Saigon Radio and Hon Viet TV, named: “A JOURNEY FROM SCHOOL TO LIFE.” She believes that learning never stops, as far as we still LIVE … school may end, but learning is still going to be with us every day of our life.

Mr. Jeoffrey Robinson – Attorney at Law

Mr. Jeoffrey Robinson was born on May 29, 1955, in Los Angeles, California, and was one of eight children raised in a large Catholic family. He attended Catholic grammar and high school. In 1981, Jeoffrey was sworn in as an attorney and joined the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, where he served for 12 years. He spent the final seven years of his tenure in the Homicide Unit. Thereafter, Jeoffrey joined his brother in civil practice, specializing in catastrophic injury, unfair business practices, and products liability. Jeoffrey is married and has three children, all of whom also attended Catholic grammar and high school. Reflecting on his career and faith, Jeoffrey states, “As a lawyer, I have tried to integrate my faith, sometimes even successfully! I love that I can help remedy bad circumstances and assist those who are truly in need.” In his spare time, Jeoffrey primarily enjoys spending time with his family. He also has a love of sports, traveling, and charitable work through his legal practice. Jeoffrey values his time serving on the Oversight Review Board and hopes to continue contributing to this important work.

Gina Rondinelli Ross, Ph.D. – Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Rondinelli received her BA in Clinical Psychology from UC Irvine, a Masters in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Alliant University. Her academic focus was psychoanalytic theory, attachment and human sexuality. Dr. Rondinelli specializes in trauma, sexual offending, couples therapy, and a broad range of addictions, including sexual addiction and cyber addiction. She provided evaluation, relapse prevention therapy and risk assessment to registered sex offenders for 10 years, and has worked extensively with at risk youth, marginalized and underserved populations and criminal offenders. Currently, Dr. Rondinelli has a private practice in Mission Viejo, CA. where she treats adults, couples, and adolescents transitioning to adulthood. She also volunteers her time to the Church by offering counseling and psychotherapy to parishioners who are struggling with mental health, grief and relationship issues.

Kathleen Schinhofen, D.Min.; M.A.

Life-long Educator and Formator in Catholic schools, universities, seminaries, dioceses and ministry institutes. Over forty years as a process and conflict facilitator in Catholic and ecumenical settings locally, nationally, internationally; intercultural experience in five settings.

Intervention and support for church entities, parishioners and individuals who have suffered events of pedophilia, embezzlement, leadership break-down and situations of violence. Pastoral counseling and spiritual direction especially for persons in religious and civic leadership positions. Training in conflict resolution and PTSD support for persons in public service.

Currently, a member of the Administration Team and Pastoral Care Associate for Regina Residence, home to senior Sisters from six Congregations, sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange.

Education: B.A. History, Elementary, Secondary and Community Colleges Credentials; Master of Ministry
and Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Counseling.

Rev. Joseph Thuong Tran

Born in Saigon, Vietnam, on May 28, 1973. He began his spiritual calling as an altar server at an early age. Along with millions of Vietnamese refugees, his father left Vietnam and arrived in the United States in 1975. Ten years later, Rev. Joseph and his mother and sisters reunited with his father in the United States. He attended Divine Word high school seminary school in East Troy, Wisconsin then Divine Word College in Epworth, Iowa. He began to study for the diocese of Orange in 1996 at Saint John Seminary College and graduated in 2000. He was sent by Bishop Tod Brown to Mount Angel Seminary for theology and completed his priesthood education at Mount Angel Seminary, Oregon in 2005. Rev. Joseph was ordained on June 11, 2005, and has served at parishes for St. Norbert, Holy Family Cathedral, St. Callistus (now Christ Cathedral), and St. Polycarp and now Holy Spirit in Fountain Valley. He became pastor of Holy Spirit Parish in 2019.

STAFF

The following Church personnel serve as staff to the voting members of the Board: