a guide for difficult conversations with children
The Team
Who We Are
Cindy Linker
Hi! My name is Cindy Linker and I’m a Psychology major at Cal Poly graduating in the Fall. I first became interested in working with children from my experience as a recreational and competitive gymnastics coach in high school. Throughout my college experience I had the opportunity to work as a volunteer respite care provider for a client with a provisional diagnosis of autism, and volunteered in a research lab exploring the love life stories of emerging adults at Cal Poly. I currently work as a Behavioral Health Navigator for Transitions Mental Health Association. Upon my graduation from Cal Poly, I hope to pursue a career in counseling.
Megan Werner
Hi! My name is Meg Werner, I am a psychology student at Cal Poly graduating this spring. I have an extensive history working with children and am extremely passionate about youth mental health. I have volunteered in elementary schools teaching environmental education and am now currently working with teens and adolescents as a Behavioral Health Navigator for Transitions Mental Health Association where I offer peer support, resource referrals, and facilitate teen support groups. Through my position as a Behavioral Health Navigator I have gained experience working with parents and their children to facilitate communication between them, experience plan to apply to this project. Furthermore, I have experience working with foster youth as a residential youth counselor in a local group home.
Jasmine Hecht
Hello! My name is Jasmine Hecht. I am a fourth year studying Psychology and minoring in Child Development and Women’s & Gender Studies. I grew up with a chronically ill parent, encouraging my interest in support for children whose close family or friends suffer from serious illness. I have several years of experience working in New Student and Transition Programs where I have the opportunity to orient hundreds of new students each year. Through which I have had the opportunity to see students from all different walks of life, hear their life experiences and support them through the college transition.
Morgan Cutt
Hi! My name is Morgan Cutt and I am a psychology major and child development minor at Cal Poly. I began working with children as a recreational and gymnastics coach, and have continued working with children through internships with an elementary school Speech Language Pathologist and Outside Now, a program encouraging nature connection education. Through these experiences, I have connected with children and their families. The topics on our website are important for so many families, and this has led to my interest in this subject.
