Crestina Scolaro joined the organization in 2015 during the course of her work with Larkin Street she has supported in a variety of roles across programs. Crestina values lifelong learning and joined the Program Director Team in May 2022 while working to obtain her MSW from Humboldt State University with an emphasis on working with rural and Indigenous communities and decolonizing Social Work Practice. Crestina strives to provide a client centered strength-based approach to services and values the dignity, worth and uniqueness of all individuals. Crestina is passionate about collective care, eliminating mental health stigma and is dedicated to ending youth homelessness. In her spare time, she enjoys being in the outdoors, yoga and reading.