Alan Block

Alan Block joined the Board in 2022. A resident of Ashtabula since 2013, he has served on numerous boards throughout his career in Ohio and Wisconsin. He holds a BA in Literary Studies from Beloit College and an MA in Adult Education from Ball State University. Alan has spent many years as a senior leader, manager, and college instructor in the academic, financial services, and healthcare industries. He has been an active advocate for employee mental health services and benefits throughout his career and has personal experiences receiving and supporting mental health care services. Alan is also a strong believer in the healing power of nature and is an avid gardener, beekeeper, and homesteader.

Megan Burnarski
Ms. Brunarski was admitted to the practice of law in 2013 and has served as a full-time staff attorney for the Ashtabula County Public Defender’s Office since July 2016. Prior to joining the public defender’s office, Ms. Brunarski worked as a solo practitioner focusing on criminal and juvenile law. Ms. Brunarski understands the issues that contribute to her clients becoming involved with the criminal justice system and assists them in obtaining the recovery services that lead to successful behavioral change.

Deborah King

Deborah King earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City, her Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from South University in Royal Palm Beach Florida and her Doctorate degree from Trinity International University of Ambassadors in Duluth Georgia. Deborah is a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement |Award from President Donald Trump as well as Humanitarian award from Trinity International University of Ambassadors as an outstanding leader for her visionary guidance, exceptional leadership and world class humanitarian service.

Deborah is the CEO/ Founder of It Takes a Life to Save a Life organization whose primary focus has been to advocate for the sick and suffering, lost or dissuaded victims and or survivors of Mental Health, Addiction, Domestic Violence, Suicide Awareness and Prevention.

Deborah currently serves as a member of the Ashtabula County Community Corrections Board. Deborah’s intense passion and love for people has caused her to dedicate her life to being a change agent for the perseverance of life one person at a time.

Joe Loftus

Mr. Loftus has been an associate attorney at Andrews & Pontius, LLC since 2019 after being admitted to the practice of law. Mr. Loftus’s primary areas of practice consist of domestic relations, juvenile, and criminal defense. As an attorney practicing in these areas, Mr. Loftus sees firsthand the effects of addiction and untreated mental health on clients and is devoted to striving for accessible and effective recovery and mental health services in the county.

Alexandra DeGeorge
Alex DeGeorge has been an Ashtabula County resident since childhood. In 2018, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Public Health with a second major in Sociology from Ohio Northern University. Since returning to Ashtabula, she has worked locally in prevention, community engagement, education, and grant management. In 2021, Alex joined the Ashtabula County Educational Service Center team to support the connection of students, families, and school staff with local resources. In addition, she spends her time coaching soccer, walking her dogs, and enjoying Lake Erie with her husband. Alex began serving on the Board in 2024 and is proud to support the work done in Ashtabula County.