About Us – AP 20/20

About AP2020

At Adolescent Project 2020, we believe in the possibility of a just and equitable educational system where all students have access to high-quality education, regardless of their backgrounds. Our mission is to provide the necessary resources and support to address the unique challenges faced by homeless students.

Homelessness creates significant barriers to educational success. Many of these students confront instability, lack of access to basic necessities, and emotional trauma, which can hinder their ability to focus and engage in school. They often struggle with transportation issues, limited access to technology, and the absence of a supportive home environment. We recognize that these challenges can profoundly impact their educational journey, making it crucial to provide targeted support and understanding.We understand that achieving true equity goes beyond equal treatment; it requires recognizing and addressing existing disparities.

Our focus is on empowering homeless students through tailored support and resources, creating a level playing field where every individual has the opportunity to reach their full potential.To turn this vision into reality, we engage in deep partnerships with schools and donors,connecting them to essential services and resources that amplify their impact. Our strength lies in our ability to mobilize additional resources, support programs, and collaborative efforts to meetthe specific needs of homeless students.We aim to reduce achievement gaps and ensure that every student has an equal chance to succeed.

Through our partnerships, Adolescent Project 2020 is committed to listening to and responding to the voices and needs of under-resourced and under-represented students. We will continue to build bridges until we reach the equitable future that every student deserves.

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Meet Our Board Of Directors

Jeff Hallman | Founder

Jeff was born in Detroit and raised in California. With 4 children and 7 grandchildren, the health and welfare of teens is a topic close to his heart. Jeff started working in the family business at 8 years old and discovered he excelled at it. In the 80's, Jeff became a deputy probation officer, working to counsel troubled teens in juvenile hall. In the 90's, Jeff became a chaplain for Sharp Hospitals and remained with them for several years. He also sat on the board of Sonshine Haven, a non-profit organization that provides services and assistance for underprivileged students and their families. In 2016, Jeff founded AP2020.org to focus on helping homeless teens graduate from high school and attend college or a trade school to break the cycle of homelessness.

Bill McCulley

With more than 40 years in sales, operations, and entrepreneurship, Bill has helped previously build million-dollar enterprises in several industries. As a founder and owner of a real estate development company, high net worth management company, and medical imaging facility to help preemptively save lives - Bill's love for people, as well as a heart for the helpless, hopeless, and disadvantaged drives Bill to help others.

Audra Wallace | Co-Director

Audra is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and National Certified Counselor with a Masters of Science in Counseling. Audra's counseling experience started in North County education in 2002. She has experience working with adolescents, youth with disabilities, adults, families, trauma, grief and loss. As a clinician, Audra creates a safe and supportive environment for her clients by using a person-centered approach with emphases on cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, and brief interventions. Her work became broader focused on her North County community and served as the Chair for the San Marcos Prevention Coalition advocating for alcohol, drug, and tobacco-free youth, working with stakeholders to affect systemic healthy change. This passion for helping clients achieve their full potential is carried into her work as a clinician.

Judith O'Leary | Co-Director

Judith O’Leary has over 25 years of Business and HR experience. She worked with the Army to develop a program to support children of Military service members called “Kids Serve Too.” She worked with the Department of Defense to develop support services for National Guard and Army Reserve units prior to deployment. She is the Director of Human Resources for the largest aircraft charter company in San Diego. She holds a master’s in counseling psychology and a Ph.D. in organizational behavior.

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