Kizz is the Be REAL Adolescent Program Coordinator at the Center for Child and Family Well-being (CCFW). In this role, he will perform a variety of planning and program functions working towards the creation of a modified version of the Be REAL (Resilient Attitudes & Living) program adapted for adolescents. Be REAL, developed by the UW’s
Autumn is a research assistant for the NEW Parents Connect study and the NEW Moms Connect study. She communicates with parents and runs assessments and interviews with participants. Previously, Autumn has worked as a research assistant and coordinator for the SEACAP study, the Be REAL study, and the Project 1, 2, 3 Go! study. She joined CCFW
Nadine is a research assistant for the Be REAL: Resilient Attitudes and Living study and the NEW Moms Connect study. Nadine is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis at the University of Washington. Aside from working as a research assistant at the CCFW, she is also a Behavior Analyst intern at the
Shayla designs and leads CCFW mindfulness and compassion programs for providers working with children and youth. She also supports the implementation of mindfulness-based programs for parents. Prior to officially joining CCFW, Shayla was a contract facilitator in CCFW’s REAL Pro offerings with community partners. She is also a parent facilitator on Seattle Children’s Hospital’s Odessa
Keenan leads CCFW’s programmatic functions such as courses, lectures, conferences, and workshops. He also supports the logistical and administrative aspects of the Center. Prior to joining CCFW, Keenan worked in Student Life at Whatcom Community College. He advised student governance and supported student event planners in engaging the campus community. He also managed Whatcom’s food
Aliza Pilisuk is the Program Coordinator at the Center for Child and Family Well-Being. Aliza coordinates administrative processes for our public programming and events. Prior to joining CCFW, Aliza worked in non-profit program administration with a focus on education, children and youth, and reproductive health. She received a bachelor’s degree in Social Science with a