Janesta Nairn, PhD, LPC, CPCS

CCAL Certification Board Chair

Janesta Desria Shamalda Nairn, a Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education & Supervision has over 20 years of experience in the juvenile justice sector and 10 years in counseling. Dr. Nairn holds the Court Support Manager's position at Cobb County Juvenile Court in GA and is an adjunct professor at Rasmussen University. Her past experiences include residential and CORE agencies.

Gale Marshall Macke

Chief Executive Officer

For the last 20 years, Gale has served as the executive director and CEO for one of the nation’s leading advocates for counselors, LPCA!  Gale manages the association’s affairs, directs legislative efforts, and oversees efforts to build public support for counselors and to expand learning opportunities and services for members. She also represents counselors before the state Licensing Board-GA Composite Board of PC, SW, MFT, the Georgia Legislature and Congress. Gale joined LPCA in 2002 and previously served as a subcontractor for the retiring VP of Goldman Sachs, CFO, and Director of public relations/communications for several other companies.