Melody Tien

Melody Tien

Melody Tien moved to Albany in 2013, to pursue her passion in human services and earned her degrees through the University at Albany’s combined BA/MA program in Criminal Justice. An Advocate with the NYS Justice Center’s Individual and Family Support Unit,...
Crystal Collins

Crystal Collins

Crystal Collins has been employed as an Advocate/Coordinator at the New York State Justice Center since 2015. Crystal provides short term advocacy, technical assistance, information and referral to people needing access to services and supports and coordinates the day...
Kim Kaiser (She/Hers)

Kim Kaiser (She/Hers)

Kim is the proud Mom of a son with Autism Spectrum Disorder and has 35 years’ experience working in mental health, disability and recovery services.  Kim is passionate about advocating for family voice and community engagement.  She a speaker, artist and the...
Charles Anthony Rice

Charles Anthony Rice

Dedicated husband and father of five, Charles has always had a heart for youth and working alongside organizations that help bring support and resources to underprivileged and underserved communities. With more than 10 years of experience, Charles has focused his...
Shainek Edmundson

Shainek Edmundson

My name is Shainek Edmundson and I am a Youth Peer Advisor at the Strong Families and Communities Center with New York Foundling. I received my bachelors degree in Sociology from SUNY College at Old Westbury. Outside of peer work I enjoy creative arts and hope to tie...