Together We…Are a Support System
Bay Area Quality Assurance Coach Trainer Krystal Gonzalez has been part of the Think Together team for the past six months. In that time, she has impressed us with her leadership skills as well as her care and connection to Think Together’s mission. Krystal graduated from California State University, Dominguez Hills with a Bachelor of Sciences degree in child development and a minor in Spanish. We are excited for you to get to know her more!
What’s your “why” for wanting to work at Think Together?
I grew up attending afterschool programs from elementary to middle school and I always felt I was in a safe space around the program leaders and site coordinators. I want to continue providing that safe space to the students that attend program and be able to reach out to others so that they can have the opportunity of a quality program and be able to take something with them that they can carry on, as I have after all these years.
What is one of your proudest moments/success stories that connect to your “why?”
One of my proudest moments was graduating with my AA before graduating high school. That set me up for success as well as having a support system behind me. The “why?” behind this is that I attended a school district that was impacted by many students and sometimes I did not get the academic support that I needed. I want to change this and make sure that the students who attend afterschool programs not only have fun but learn at least one thing that can help them with their goals.
What is one thing you are hoping to accomplish in 2022?
I want to make sure my team feels happy working under my leadership, and I want to become a better leader myself to make sure we are always one step ahead of things.
What are you hoping to help Think Together accomplish in 2022?
I’m hoping to help Think Together accomplish our mission by making sure we change the odds for kids through their academic achievements and ensure a positive/fun work environment for staff.
Krystal, thank you for being an excellent support system for staff and students!