Shoestrings - Meet the Team Members

is a Clinical Social Worker with over 17 years of experience working in the mental health field, providing direct clinical services to children, adults and families. Crystal obtained her Masters Degree in Social Work from Norfolk State University.

is the Behavior Interventionist for Shoestrings Children’s Center. Marcus has received his Masters in Mental Health Counseling from Old Dominion University. Marcus has been serving children and families in community mental health work for 12 years.

is the Occupational Therapist at Shoestrings. Colleen received her masters in occupational therapy from San Jose State, Certificate for Sensory Integration Therapy from USC, and over 10 years of behavioral therapy experience.

Katarina Sayally received a Masters Degree in Social Welfare from University of California, Berkeley and works as the Community Schools Coordinator for the Shoestrings Children’s Center. I am a strong advocate for young children’s rights to explore, play.

is a Senior Clerk of Shoestrings and the Early Education Central Office. Graduated with a Bachelor;s degree in Biological Sciences from University of California Irvine. Former CEO and Chairperson of Anime Expo. Former Intel Software Release Management Eng