Justin Knowles has served as a parent representative of The Academy’s Board of Directors since 2021, bringing with him decades of dedication to youth, education, and the Antelope Valley community.
The Knowles family has been part of The Academy since its inception, with children attending from the very beginning. A longtime resident of the Antelope Valley, Justin has worked in the aerospace industry since 1996 and currently serves as Director of Strategy at Northrop Grumman.
Outside of his professional role, he is actively involved in the community – serving as a leader in the Boy Scouts of America for nearly 20 years and guiding church youth programs for over 15 years. Whether guiding a troop or shaping strategic vision at the board level, his passion is clear: preparing the next generation to be informed, empowered, and engaged citizens. His work is driven by a belief in the power of education to equip students to be successful and productive in the communities they call home.