The people behind the scenes who makes My Good Brain a great team!

Our Team

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Become A Community Workshop Volunteer

We need more MGB Community Workshop Volunteers to help supervise our in-person events co-hosted by our MGB high school volunteers. These are temporary, event-specific volunteer opportunities for community members who want to lend a helping hand during their free time. Current events are held at the following locations:

  • Fremont Main Library

  • Newark Library

Volunteer Requirements:

  • Completion of a mandatory background screening (handled by Checkr, a secure third-party provider).

  • Attendance at a 1-hour MGB orientation session conducted via Zoom.

Interested? Sign up below!

Board of Directors

  • Dr. Mayo is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and visual artist. She received her BA in Cognitive Sciences and minor in Studio Art from the University of California, Irvine. Dr. Mayo pursued her PhD in Clinical Psychology with a Clinical Child concentration from Loma Linda University.

    As a visual artist and a clinical psychologist, Dr. Mayo’s individual therapy approach with youth and young adults is unique and includes the bridging of her two passions: psychology and art. Thus, it is not uncommon for her to include painting, drawing, and other mediums with clients who are willing to use art as a tool to communicate, explore, and understand their difficulties. This model of using art to teach psychology tools to youth has been largely successful and ultimately inspired her to create My Good Brain. Her goal is to provide children with the ability to have healthy coping skills and effective self-help strategies to promote mental wellness from an early age.

  • Andy has a PhD in Electrical Engineering, and works on camera systems professionally. His hobbies include woodworking, tinkering, and making cool projects that bridge the gap between technology and art.

    Art is a way for Andy to de-stress, and has always been a refreshing change of pace for him. He believes that art is an amazing and fun way to improve mental health, an often overlooked aspect of wellbeing in today’s world.

  • Peri serves on the Board of Directors for My Good Brain and is also the Lead Community Outreach/Events Coordinator. Her career is in Real Estate and Digital Marketing, but she has always grown up in and around the arts. After receiving a BFA degree in Dance and Choreography from UC Irvine, she moved back to the Bay to pursue Choreography presenting work in San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York.

    Peri uses all forms of creative art in order to keep a balanced mind and heart fulfilled. No matter the career she pursues, art is what always inspires her, fuels her soul and opens her mind to constantly see the world with innovative eyes. When she is not working or volunteering, Peri loves to travel and meet other creatives in the field!

  • Destini is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist currently working in San Francisco. Destini received her Bachelors of Art in Psychology and a minor in Communication from California State University, Long. Destini later received her Masters of Science in Counseling specializing in Marriage and Family Therapy from California State University, Sacramento. 

    Destini has experience providing individual, group, and family therapy at different community based agencies working with those who have low risk needs, high risk needs, and re-entry. Through these experiences it has help her to appreciate and utilize different methods like art to help others that she works with daily.

Our Volunteers

  • Jenni

  • Komila

  • Maitri

  • Michelle

  • Nidhi

  • Riya

  • Katrina

  • Kellan

  • Winona

  • Trisha

  • Varun

Spring 2024 Cohort

  • Shyanne Lu
  • Vaibhavi
  • Cheryl
  • Haasini
  • Stephanie
  • Nhi
  • Hanyue
  • Jackline
  • Kathy
  • Lam
  • Bobby
  • Komal
  • Ivana
  • Yuan

Wall of Awesome

MGB has some of the best volunteers out in the community! Whether our volunteers are local to SF Bay Area, or virtually from other states like New York, Texas, and even internationally, we’re happy to celebrate their work, successes, and contributions to our organization. Check out our peer-nominated MGB Volunteers of the Month!

  • Stephanie Leung, Cheryl Higashi, & Lam Thi Xuan Tu

    Get ready for some exciting news! πŸŽ‰

    This September, we’re thrilled to celebrate not just one, but THREE remarkable Volunteers of the Month! 😲✨

    Join us in honoring our amazing peer-nominated MGB stars: 🌟 Stephanie, Cheryl, and Lam! 🌟 Their dedication and passion truly shine bright this month. Here's what our fellow volunteers had to say about our stars:

    "Cheryl has been a star volunteer since she joined, offering to help with various MGB events and working on multiple grants with the team! We need more ROCK STARS like her on our team!" 🎸⚑

    "[Lam] is an incredibly hardworking and reliable individual who always stays on top of her tasks . . . She’s always willing to lend a hand, stays organized, and approaches each task with a positive attitude, which inspires everyone around her." πŸ«‚πŸ©΅

    "Takes a lot of guts to be featured in a video, and I thought [Stephanie's] Kids at Heart contribution was great, very relatable, and had good visuals and flow! :)" πŸŽ¨πŸ–ŒοΈ

    Thank you so much for all your hard work this past month! MGB wouldn't be the same without you three! ❀️

  • Bobby Gutierrez

    This August, our peer-nominated MGB Volunteer of the Month is... 🌟🌟 Bobby Gutierrez!!! 🌟🌟

    And wow, Bobby has brought a burst of creative energy to our Social Media Team! As our new lead, he's been on top of everything related to marketing our events, sharing our latest blog posts, assigning tasks to fellow MGB team members, and always finding fresh ways to promote MGB to a wider audience.

    His knowledge of the latest social media trends, ability to think ahead, strategize, and coordinate our Social Media Team is truly awe-inspiring and greatly appreciated. Bobby's enthusiasm and dedication have made a huge impact, and we can't wait to see what amazing things he will continue to achieve! πŸš€βœ¨

    Please join us in congratulating Bobby!! πŸ™Œ πŸŽ‰

  • Kathy Rocha

    πŸŽ‰ Volunteer of the Month Alert! πŸŽ‰

    We are beyond excited to announce that our July 2024 Volunteer of the Month is the amazing Kathy Rocha! 🌟

    Kathy joined us this Spring 2024 and has been hitting the ground running since day one. She has been an incredible asset to both our Research & Education Team and the Art Task Force. Her dedication, hard work, and collaborative spirit have shone brightly this past month. We are so thankful to have her on our team! πŸ’–

    Thank you, Kathy, for your unwavering commitment to MGB. We are so grateful to have you on our team! πŸ™Œ

  • Nidhi Bhogi

    🌟 Drumroll, please! 🌟 Our June Volunteer of the Month is none other than the incredible Nidhi Bhogi! πŸŽ‰ Congratulations, Nidhi! Your dedication to the Teen Blog corner, MGB podcast, and our in-person events has been absolutely outstanding. From spreading the word about our events in Fremont libraries to advocating for youth mental health and wellness in your school and community, you have truly gone above and beyond. And let's not forget your amazing TED Talk! 🎀 We are thrilled to honor you as our MGB June Volunteer of the Month. Keep shining bright, Nidhi! πŸ’«πŸ˜„

  • Jenni Liao

    We can't end May without sharing about our amazing volunteers. So proud to announce Jenni Liao as our My Good Brain Volunteer of the Month! 🌟 Thank you for your incredible dedication and hard work!

    Jenni's leadership has taken our events to higher levels, and her positive attitude is contagious. We are so grateful to have her on our team. Keep shining, Jenni! Your passion for helping others is truly inspiring. Thank you for all that you do to support our mission of promoting mental wellness in our community. We couldn't do it without you! Let's all give a round of applause for Jenni Liao, our shining star volunteer! πŸŒŸπŸ‘

  • Michelle Sweeney-Fillmore

    The April 2024 MGB Volunteer of the Month is… none other than our Video Team Lead, ⭐️Michelle Sweeney-Fillmore!⭐️

    Michelle, your hard work has been recognized by your peers! It is definitely no easy feat putting the MGB Youtube videos together seamlessly. Your consistency in our video needs, passion for youth mental health, and work in promoting art as a means of self-care and wellness is incredible. Not to forget your role as an esteemed judge in our most recent Youth Art Month art contest! πŸ™‚ We are so thankful to have you on our team!πŸ’›

  • Winona Rajamohan

    And the MGB Volunteer of the Month is…none other than πŸ’«βœ¨Winona Rajamohan!βœ¨πŸ’«

    Winona’s work as the leader of the Research & Education team is one of the most challenging and important roles for MGB. Her curated list of blog posts for our team members each month and the variety of interesting topics bring so many new readers to our little space on the internet and help grow MGB’s reach! The thoughtfulness and care that she brings to leading our MGB Tool Kit Program activities are unmatched.

    Winona, thank you for being one of MGB’s shining stars! 🌟

    Everyoneβ€”please join us in the comments below and celebrate our awesome teammate Winona!πŸ«ΆπŸŽ‰

  • Riya Shelar

    πŸŽ‰ The MGB Volunteer of the Month is... Riya Shelar!🌟

    From the moment Riya joined MGB, she brought a πŸ’₯ burst of creative energy! Her endless ideas and eagerness to serve the community are truly incredible. πŸŒˆπŸ™Œ It's rare to find someone so enthusiastic, hardworking, and innovative in creating social good for others. Riya is always one of the first to step up when there's a need, a great teammate, and a passionate advocate for youth mental health in our community. πŸŒπŸ’™ She's the talented young activist/social butterfly we all aspire to be someday.

    Thank you, Riya, for your passion and energy! πŸ™πŸŽ‚ We're celebrating you all month long for your amazing hard work! πŸŽ‰πŸŽˆ

  • Peri Trono

    🌟 Introducing our MGB Volunteer of the Month... Peri Trono! πŸŽ‰ Peri's arrival at MGB as a volunteer has been an absolute game-changer! πŸ™Œ Her dedication and boundless energy have taken our organization to new heights. Peri's innovative ideas have sparked tremendous growth within MGB. 🌱 Thanks to her, we now have regular fundraising events and impactful community outreach programs. 🀝 Under her exceptional leadership, we've formed invaluable connections with the wider community.

    Peri is the epitome of reliability, responsibility, and timeliness. She effortlessly forges new relationships and leaves a lasting impact wherever she goes. 🌟 As a true youth mental health ambassador, we couldn't be prouder to have her on our team. Peri, your incredible contributions are recognized and appreciated beyond measure! 🌈 Thank you for being an inspiration to us all. Keep shining, Peri!

  • Jenni Liao

    Presenting our @mygoodbrain Volunteer of the Month ✨Jenni Liao!✨

    🌟Jenni has been a great addition to our team! Since she’s started, she’s done some amazing events with us. And this past month, she has been working hard stepping it up for her team members, and was often the first one to offer her assistance whenever a need arose. Time and again, she would do this whenever a task was left unfinished, unassigned, or something fell through. Today, and the whole month of December, I would like for all of us to celebrate her.

    πŸŽ‰Jenni, congratulations and thank you for being one of our most dependable and responsible team members! We are so lucky to have you as a teammate.🫢🀩

  • Laura Zhou

    We are thrilled to introduce our MGB Volunteer of the Month, Laura Zhou!🌟Her contributions to our Social Media & Marketing team have been invaluable, as she consistently creates engaging daily posts and fun stories that captivate our audience.

    🧠 Additionally, Laura has shown tremendous dedication and support for our local event in San Francisco, going above and beyond to ensure its success. Her hard work and commitment have not gone unnoticed, and we are incredibly grateful for all that she has done.

    πŸŽ‰ Laura, thank you for your outstanding efforts and for being an integral part of our team. Congratulations on being named our Volunteer of the Month! πŸ™Œ