Our Team
Committed to the wellness of our MAAC scholars
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ANDREA SMITH-MORGAN
TEACHER, SPECIAL ED, ENGLISH & LDTC
Andrea Nicole is the founder and director of the nonprofit organization, Mindful Awareness Academy for Children (MAAC)…
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ELEANOR GIL-KASHIWABARA
PSYCHOLOGIST
Dr. Eleanor Gil-Kashiwabara earned her doctorate degree in clinical psychology from Pacific University and M.A. in Developmental Psychology from Columbia University…
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TAMARA C. WILLIAMS
COMPOSER
Tamara C. Williams is a jazz vocalist and composer with extensive experience developing music programs with non-profit organizations, colleges, and universities…
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NADINE VERNA
COLLEGE ADMINISTRATOR
Nadine Verna is a college administrator with over 20 years of experience, having worked at diverse institutions, including The New School, Duke University, Barnard College, Yale University, and Montclair State University…
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TANYA ISLER
BRAND DEVELOPER
Tanya Isler has worked in brand development for over 25 years focused on accelerating the growth of fashion, lifestyle and entertainment brands through strategic partnerships…
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JULIAN PINNIX-ODRICK
RECRUITER
If I had to describe myself, I’d just say a thinker. Not necessarily a “deep” thinker, but I just like asking the question why…