Who We Are

Carolyn O’Neal, Ed.D.
Ron O’Neal, Sr., M.S. Ed., C.A.S.
Traci Ellis, J.D.
Ron O’Neal, Jr., J.D.
Amber Lewis, M.B.A.

Our Profiles

Carolyn O'Neal, Ed.D.

Dr. O'Neal has 38 years' experience as a professional educator. During her career she was an elementary school teacher, a high school mathematics teacher, a high school dean of students, and an elementary school principal. Dr. O'Neal has done considerable research in the area of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), including her doctoral dissertation entitled Undiagnosed ADHD in Elementary Students: Implications for Schools.Her broad professional experience and extensive educational research enrich the quality and breadth of services provided by LinkQuests Educational Consultants, Inc.

Ron O’Neal, Sr. M.S.Ed., C.A.S.

Mr. O'Neal's professional education experience spans approximately four decades. As an educator he has been: an elementary school teacher; an elementary school principal; a junior high/middle school principal; a high school principal; a university supervisor of student teachers; a university instructor; and director of professional school development initiatives at a university. These many and varied positions have afforded him the opportunity to work with families, students, and professionals at every educational level. His extensive educational background has been critical to the successful development and launching of LinkQuests Educational Consultants, Inc.

Traci Ellis, J.D.

Attorney Traci Ellis has fifteen years' experience in the legal profession. She has practiced as an associate in law firms; an in house counsel in banking, retail, and marketing industries; and a corporate vice president and general counsel. In addition, she has gained experience working with schools as a parent of two school aged children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). As a result, she has become more aware and knowledgeable about the many legal ramifications of parent/school decisions made regarding a child's education. With her rich background and expertise, Traci Ellis has contributed greatly to developing and implementing the unique programs offered by LinkQuests Educational Consultants, Inc.

Ron O’Neal, Jr., J.D.

Ron O'Neal, Jr.'s nine years in the legal profession has been rich and varied.  His experience has included tenure as an Assistant State's Attorney in Kane County, Illinois; an Assistant Attorney General in the U.S. Virgin Island's Department of Justice; and now, he is continuing his public service as an Assistant Corporation Counsel for the City of Aurora, Illinois.  The breadth of Ron's legal experience includes felony criminal prosecution, juvenile delinquency and truancy, as well as civil litigation and local government issues.  In his prior tenure as a prosecutor, Ron gained significant experience working in matters involving at-risk youth.  In addition to negotiating and advocating for appropriate consequences for juvenile offenders, he also served on several non-profit boards for youth agencies.  He has continually focused on volunteer opportunities that assist at-risk children and adolescents.  Noting the great percentage of juveniles with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Mr. O'Neal developed a special interest in ADHD and at-risk youth.  As a board director for The Larkin Center, a non-profit residential center for abused and neglected children and mentally ill adults, Ron continues his commitment to serving children in need.  In addition, he is a foster parent for two at-risk children.  Ron brings a valuable, practical, real-world perspective to our mission at LinkQuests Educational Consultants, Inc.

Amber Lewis, M.B.A.

Amber Lewis is a seasoned marketing executive with experience developing and executing long-range marketing plans. She has worked with several Fortune 500 companies in industries such as intimate apparel, consumer packaged goods, fitness apparel, financial auditing, and automobiles. A Summa Cum Laude graduate of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University , Mrs. Lewis is a nationally certified fitness professional and teaches group exercise classes in which she helps clients reach their fitness goals through resistance training, cardio programs, and flexibility training within a traditional gym atmosphere or in the comfort of their own homes. Based on her unique marketing and fitness industry experience, Mrs. Lewis serves as a consultant to various companies. Currently engaged in the development of a seminar for LinkQuests Educational Consultants, Inc., she is researching the benefits of a healthy lifestyle for children and adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).