
Kelly Kigar :
Kelly Kigar, PsyS. is a school psychologist with expertise in Social Emotional Learning and significant behavioral differences. Mrs. Kigar achieved her bachelor’s degree in Psychology in just three years from Bowling Green State University. She earned her master’s degree and specialist degree in School Psychology from Nova Southeastern University. She has gone on to complete her post-master’s certification in Applied Behavior Analysis. Mrs. Kigar facilitates trainings for adult learners including emotional regulation and crisis de-escalation. She has worked across settings to affect meaningful change for children and adolescents, including public and private schools,virtual schools, juvenile detention, and residential facilities. Mrs. Kigar has combined her passion for SEL with her strong background in assessment and intervention development while in her current role as Behavior Interventionist for students in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Most recently, Mrs. Kigar partnered with NFL football player, Chris Wormley, to create a wellness campaign targeting Social Emotional Learning and physical health. The Muscle and Mind Fit Challenge created a dialogue about mental health and wellness that was picked up across several media outlets and saw nationwide participation.
Robin Elliot :
Robin Elliott, Ed.D. is currently the Director of Sanford Programs at Long Island University in Brooklyn. In this role, she supports the training and implementation of Sanford Harmony Social Emotional Learning Program within schools and after school organizations in the Tri-State Region. Dr. Elliott provides weekly professional development sessions on Social Emotional Learning and strategies to increase cultural competencies for educators and youth development facilitators. Additionally, she is an adjunct professor in the Graduate School of Education at Touro College in Manhattan, New York. Dr. Elliott has over 26 years of teaching and administration experience in New York City and South Carolina. Prior to her position at Long Island University, she managed Sanford Programs at National University and Touro College. She was the founding Special Education Coordinator at Harbor Science and Arts Charter School in East Harlem, New York from 2003-2011. Her passion is supporting the emotional intelligence of educators, families and students, with an emphasis on those affected by poverty and adverse childhood experiences. Her most recent qualitative research titled Factors that influence the Retention of Urban, Hispanic Male Graduates is in publication.
Sierra French :
Sierra is a school teacher with experience working with high risk students who have a history of expulsion due to behavioral problems, which includes violence. She holds a masters degree in Secondary English Education, possesses a strong understanding of what causes youth violence, and what is needed to teach self-control, empathy, emotional intelligence, and social skills.
Maegan Griffin :
Maegan is a technical writer with fourteen years of experience in research, writing, and managing confidential information. She is a proud mom and devoted wife who understands the importance of helping others. Maegan possesses a tremendous devotion to reading and writing. Her goals are to lead by example and improve the quality of life by developing educational tools which facilitate impactful experiences.
M. Lisa Shasteen :
Lisa is a practicing attorney, co-founder and CEO of Shasteen & Percy, P.A. She previously served as General Counsel for an international investment and merchant bank focused on digital and technology companies with $3 billion under management and 17 offices worldwide. Lisa was also a member of the Board of Directors of the International institute of Communications based in London, England, with membership spanning over 150 countries. Lisa is a mentor to seven young adults and has personally and professionally applied Social Emotional Learning tools to improve the lives of others.
Madison Sasser :
Madison is a pre-law student who is determined to create the change she wants to see in the world. Passionate about finding the solutions to the core problems that impact peoples daily lives, she is investing her time and efforts into improving education, promoting social-emotional learning, and empowering students with the resources they need to prosper in a competitive world.
Javier Garcia :
Javier holds a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership, is a battle tested veteran, father of three with a passion for helping others. He serves at US Central Command (CENTCOM) for the US military and possesses strong leadership skills, analytical and problem-solving skills, a strong work ethic, and exceptional communication skills.
John Fay :
John is a concerned parent who previously served as the Executive Director of the International CardiOncology Society of North America. He has twenty-five years of experience managing employees, developing and motivating teams, managing budgets and operations. He previously managed a seven million dollar retail organization, and has experience in non-profit, business to business, and business to consumer sectors. John is a strong advocate of Social Emotional Learning programs and is determined to see a program adopted by every school in the United States.
Diana Fay :
Diana has fifteen years of business management experience, leading teams, managing budgets, and growing organizations. She is a mother of two and possesses a passion for improving education.
Richard Tubbs :
Richard is a tech-minded individual with experience in the avionics & automotive fields, working with computer software, and computer hardware. Currently a student of Computer Science at St Pete College, his passion as a Software Engineer helps to develop high-quality interactive systems.
Paoli Rosario :
Paoli is a research manager, currently exploring topics in sociology and English. She contributes content which directly impacts the foster care system and has a deep passion for bettering the program for the children currently in the system.
Karina Herrera :
With a passion for reading, writing, and technology, Karina plans to develop apps and devices that will make literacy education more accessible to young people around the world. One of Karina’s greatest beliefs is that children are the future and this is what motivates her when researching and writing age-specific content. She has volunteered in programs such as the Promise Love Foundation, which aids in the adoption process and OASIS, which provides clothing to children and adolescents.
Volunteers with biographies to come.
Abigail Keane: Writing 1-1 Exercises
Adesola Orogade: Grant Writer
AJ Lain: Game Developer
Alexander Austin: Outreach Video
Alex Verdelus: Project Manager
Alexander Austin: Outreach Manager
Alexandra Koken: Project Manager
Alexis DiBlanda: Outreach Manager
Alexis Matejeck: Marketing Dept Director
Alfred Marroquin: Fundraising Manager
Alisha Priolo: Content Writer
Alpesh Yadav: Software Developer
Aman Jain: Writer
Amanda Lamadrid: Workbook Deployment Director
Amariah Novoa: Outreach Manager
Amber Gray: Writer
America Amezquita: Director of Human Resources
Anh-Linh Duong: Content Writer
Anh Nguyen: Financial Analyst
Anna Pawlusiak: Content Writer
Annie Wang: Finance Intern
Anyas Kellermann: Copy Writer
Apata Navya Siri (Sai): Director of Strategy & Planning
April Ulrich: Human Resources Manager
Ariana Kayden: Lead Editor
Ariella Guerrero: Spanish Curriculum Manager
Ashly Cobos: Content Writer
Ben Yoshia: Financial Analyst
Bhavana Madhu: Social Media Manager
Bilal Amodu: Content Writer
Bing Zhang: Public Relations Associate
Blake Morrison: IT – Website Developer
Brandon Dezha: Compliance Dept. Manger & Grant Writer
Breeann Caldwell: School Outreach Manager
Brenna Nipper: Writer
Brianna Detamore: Grant Writer
Brianna Nogueira: Recruiting Manager
Brian Robles: Director of Human Resources
Bridget Zebell: Graphic Designer
Bruna Armstrong: Art Manager
Caleb Edney: Outreach Manager
Carlos Saracoo: Content Writer
Carson Roderick: Outreach Manager
Cashane Roberts: Social Media Manager
Celiana Padilla: Curriculum Development
Charvi Sunkara: Content Writer
Chelsea Charles: Content Writer
Christopher Ogden: Director of Marketing & Advertising
Chyanne Eaton: Writer
Colin Hill: Project Manager
Connice Trimmingham: IT/Finance
Daniel Nardo: Finance & Accounting Analyst
Daniel Nunez: Application Developer
Danielle Johnson: Copy Writer
Danielle Smith: Director of IT
Danna Meijia: Spanish Department Supervisor
Danyah Toubeh: Arabic Translator
Daphney Perceval: Outreach Manager
Darshan Vala: IT Generalist
Davia Outlaw: HR/Finance
David Chen: Software Developer
Deep Khambhayata: Database Management
Deepesh Gupta: Data Analyst
Delaney Berens: Video Editor
Destiny Garraus: Project Manager
Dhruvidi Patel: Outreach Manager
Dillon Beal: Data Analyst
Dinal Gunawardena: IT Generalist
Disha: Mobile Application Developer
Droe Ohanian: Grant Writer
EJ Cason: School Outreach Manager
Eliana Bello: Writer
Emily Herrera: BOA Liaison
Emma Allen: Content Writer
Ena Salkicic: Content Writer
Eshatva Mithal: Web Developer
Eunice Daphne: SELENA App Developer
Fabia Bataglim: Content Writer – Spanish
Fareed Siddiqui: Research & Development
Fernanda Tio: Copy Writer
Francesca Anthony: Graphic Designer
Gabby Sou Sou: School Outreach Manager
Gabriel Laverghetta: PC Game Developer
Gabrielle Yaworsky-Reeder: Writer
Galilee Samson: Intern
Giancarlo: Training Team Manager
Gil Olenscki Neto: Portuguese Curriculum Manager
Grace Blyth: Content Writer
Graciela Bartoli: Director of Marketing & Advertising
Gustavo Olenscki: Virtual Reality Development Manager
Hana Alogaili: Arabic Translator
Hana Altuwayjiri: Arabic Translator
Hana Hussain: Content Writer
Hannah Ponder: Outreach Manager
Hawraa Al Qassab: Arabic Translator
Isabella Simone: Celebrity Outreach Manager
Jack Simon: Intern
Jack Yang: Virtual Reality Development Manager
Jacqueline Hines: Copy Writer
Jacquelyn Vaughan: School Outreach Director
Jasmine Dinson: Co-director of Finance & Accounting
Jasmine Rihane: Intern
Jazmin Johnson: IT Generalist
Jill Jariwala: Writer
Joao Luccas Ribeiro Nascimento: Portuguese Translator
Johnatha Teav: IT Generalist
Jose Boluarte: Curriculum Development – Spanish
Joseph Ours: Copy Writer
Jossy Beth Munoz: Game Developer
Juan Pablo Idrovo: Spanish Translator & Application Developer
Juan Rivera: Unity Development Advisor
Juliana Freire: Content Writer – Portuguese
Julie Chappell: Director of Curriculum Development
Junlin Chen: Video Production Manager
Kai Ashford: Content Writer
Karen Gonzalez-Videla: School Outreach Director
Katie Claire: Writer
Kaitlyn Murray: Copy Writer
Keayah Pittman: Crowd Funding Manager
Ketsia Mbaku: SELENA App Developer
Khalil Bensammoud: Arabic Translator
Kim Castillo: Outreach Manager
Laila Shulz: Content Writer
Lam Kuntacha: Web Developer/Designer
Lauryn Hill: Content Writer
Lesly Hernandez: Social Media Manager
Liam James: Information Technology – Documentatin & Cybersecurity
Lindsay Lopez: School Outreach Manager
Linh Huynh: Recruiting Manager
Liz Baranowicz: Social Media Manager
Livia Quartieri: Italian Translator
Lucas Rendell: Virtual Reality Game Developer
Luis Scribani: Outreach Manager
Maggie Yuen: Mandarin Curriculum Manager
Makayla Hodges: Customer Service Dept Manager & Writer
Marc Cherestal: Human Resources Manager
Maria Belen Fraija: Spanish Curriculum Manager
Mariam Simityan: Application Developer
Mariangelica Garcia Bello: Graphic Designer
Martin Williams: Cybersecurity Specialist
Mary Pratico: Celebrity Outreach Manager
Matthew Signore: Mobile App Developer
Matthew Skelton: PC Game Developer
Megha Patel: IT Generalist
Meghana Nelluri: Copy Writer
Melissa Laliotis: Content Writer
Michael Zuckerman: Musical Content Manager
Michelle Brooks: Public Relations Associate
Michelle Roman: Graphic Designer
Morzan Mahbub: Content Writer
Nahid Afroz: Project Manager
Namuuntuul Bat-Erdene: Software Developer
Natalie Panzo: Volunteer with biography soon to come.
Natcha Sriprapaporn: Data collection analyst
Nerissa Louis: Content Writer
Ngoc Nyugen: IT Generalist
Nhat Quang Le: Project Manager
Nichelle Long: Recruiting Manager & Content Writer
Nicholas Gallo: Digital Marketing/Social Media
Nicholas Hand: Writer
Nicholas Lindaman: Video Editor
Nicholas Gallo: Social Media Manager
Nicole Kim: Senior Grant Writer/Co-Director
Nidhi Bangalore: Writer
Nikitha Reddy: SELENA App Developer
Nyqueen Woodard: Website/App Developer
Oanh Le: IT Generalist
Pat Vaidos: Research and Development
Patrick Duffany: IT Generalist
Paula Stefanie: Recruiting Manager
Phoenix Macaranas: Graphic Designer
Phuong Nguyen: Data Analytics Manager
Prabhav Rajgarhia: Finance & Accounting Intern
Preston Mann: Virtual Reality Game Development Educator
Priya Patel: IT Generalist
Rachel Muralitharan: Project Manager
Rahul Raj: Data Analytics Manager
Raj Ahluwalia: Director of Strategy & Planning
Raven Glerum: Project Manager
Reid Harris: Artificial Intelligence Research & Development Manager
Richard Farren: Finance and Accounting Intern
Richard Kim: Director of Research & Development
Rishe Gray: Project Manager
Romar Wallen: Internal Business Analytics
Ruchit Shah: Data Analyst
Ryan Cai: Application Developer
Sabrina Thirunayagam: Google Ads Manager
Samantha Hooker: Strategy & Planning
Sammie Novak: Social Media Manager
Samruddhi Shinde: Content Writer
Sandeep Danny: Software Developer
Sarah Shihadeh: Grant Manager/Accounting Intern
Saskia Larsen: Training Videos voice Actor – Audio Exercises
Saurav Singh: Software Developer
Savannah Georgian: Director of Self-Governance & Compliance
Seshani Thirunayagam: Domain Admin
Shailini: Web Developer
Shari Sahadath: Content Writer
Shawn Mishra: IT Generalist
Simran Bajaj: Accounting Manager
Spriha Gupta: Director of Research & Development
Sree Poojitha: Outreach Manager
Tanvi Bekal: Data Analytics Manager\
Tejas Madappa: Software Developer
Telma Morrison: Content Writer
Thais Pasquini: Marketing & Communications Specialist
Thi Vo: IT Generalist
T’Kiyah Johnson: Content Writer
Tom Zheng: SELENA App Development Manager
Tulsi Patel: Director of Customer Service
Tresa Buquicchio: Director of Outreach
Tyler Parks: Web Application Software Engineer
Vada Thrasher: Art Director
Vaishnavi Joginipalli: Web Developer
Wendy Wang: Researcher
Xingying Li(Stella): Mandarin Translator
Xinyu Kang: Mandarin Translator
Xinyuan Liu: SELENA Application Developer
Yashaswi Kavadapu: Web Developer
Yaquan Wang (Rebecca): Content Translator & Researcher
Yves Kenzo Ikuno: Financial Analysis
Zainab Sunny: Project Manager
Zeesha Hyder: Outreach Manager