Celeste Kaseburg
Program Manager, Arizona Magic of Music & Dance
Celeste has been dedicated to advocacy for individuals with special needs of all ages for 17 years. She began working in this field in Minnesota for Elm Homes.  Since she moved to Arizona in 1993, she has continued her efforts with families of children with special needs by providing habilitation training and respite service through Creative Networks and On Angel’s Wings.

She also works for The Foundation for Blind Children in Phoenix, Arizona in a preschool setting, working with children ages 3-5 who are multiply handicapped. Celeste was voted “Employee of the Year” in 2003. She is very passionate in her work with children and is committed to providing the best experiences she can to each child. Celeste has a creative ability to provide programming that meets each child’s needs.  She recognizes each person, not as disabled, but as someone who learns differently.

JAMES R. DeLUNG
President, ZETA21 Center for Leadership Excellence

James “Jim” DeLung, M.Ed. is currently serving with pride as the President of ZETA21 International Center for Leadership Excellence. As a successful private entrepreneur and public-sector leader, Jim brings a commitment to the development of effective leadership and inspiration to organizations through an interactive, adult-oriented program of study.

Jim’s area of expertise is communications/public speaking and the construction of curriculum for advanced/executive training. His greatest passion is creating an open and honest dialogue for leaders to discuss the contemporary generational issues of America. He has been granted a lifetime certificate as a faculty member for Maricopa Colleges. Jim is certified by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) as an instructor/facilitator and current faculty developer for the Leadership in Police Organization (LPO) Program nationwide. He is also a certified facilitator for FranklinCovey with regard to the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People©, 7 Habits for Law Enforcement©, and the 7 Habits Maximizer© programs.

Jim obtained his Master of Educational Leadership and Bachelor of Science Criminal Justice degrees from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, AZ. He is currently obtaining his Business Ph.D.in Organizational Leadership at Northcentral University. Jim presently lives in Glendale, AZ with his wife and two children.
Our Founders

Our founders come from diverse backgrounds and bring extensive experience and expertise to the organization. These insightful leaders are dedicated to achieving the ZETA21 goals of creating exceptional leaders and supporting the development of traditionally underrepresented groups (women, minorities, physically challenged) to hold proportional leadership and decision-making positions in both the public and private sectors.

Ruth Covey
Ruth is currently a Senior Engineer for a Phoenix-based research and development company. She has more than 17 years of corporate management and executive leadership experience in areas of Quality and Manufacturing. She is a member of the University of Phoenix Online Global Management Masters faculty and has developed and presented Quality Leadership and Mentor programs. In addition, she has devoted her time as a personal and small business coach. Ruth received her undergraduate degree in Manufacturing Engineering from Weber State University and her Master's in International Management from the Graduate School of International Management (Thunderbird). She is a native of England who spent her formative years in South Africa.
Pauline Sandell
Vice President—International Training
Pauline currently resides in England and is a uniquely qualified trainer and program director. Her experience includes developing and deploying the diversity program for the British Broadcasting Corporation in England. Additionally, she has distinguished herself and a trainer and coach in the United States. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the East London University in London, England and a Master of Science degree in Social Research from the Surrey University in Guildford, England.