Meet Our Staff

I started with Westlake Charter's BASE Program in 2009.  I helped in starting the BASE Program for NCS Star Academy and was a site coordinator for them until 2016 where I began working with NP3. It’s been fun to see MAP grow and work with the staff and students in the NP3 community. The best part of the day is getting to see all the students after school and creating a place where they can hang out and have fun with their friends.

I grew up in Sacramento going to elementary school here and then high school attending Jesuit High School. I moved on to the University of San Francisco where I graduated with a degree in Psychology. I am of Pacific Islander descent, Samoan to be exact. And like most pacific Islanders, I come from a big family who I dig spending time with. I believe with the schools I attended, and my familal background comes my passion in helping those around me in any way that I can. Being an adult or person who is available and accessible for the youth is something that I value and why I work in the fields that I do.

I also enjoy volleyball, both coaching and playing. Playing is fun, but I find more fun in coaching the sport I love. In 15 years of coaching, I’ve coached at a few High Schools in the area (Freshman to Varsity levels) and currently coach club (SPVC) where I’ve coached the 13's - 18's age levels. If not in volleyball, you can find me painting, baking, gaming (a little), or hanging out with family and friends at events around town.

I was born and raised in Sacramento Ca. Outside of working at MAP I also work behind the chair doing hair. When I'm not busy at work I like to relax either at home with my dog, traveling, having girls night with my friends, or going shopping! My favorite part of working in MAP is being able to build connections with the students and be a listening ear.  A goal that I have for myself would be to eventually buy a house. 

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I'm originally from the Stanislaus County area. I like making origami earrings on my free time. I also like watching anime and telenovelas. I am working at NP3 in order to gain experience working with students to eventually become a teacher. My life long goal is to teach abroad; South America, Asia or Europe (wherever the wind takes me). I enjoy helping others and being part of a team. :) 

Hi, I'm Melanie Knight-Wilkins, I’m from Sacramento, California, and I grew up in Natomas. A hobby I enjoy doing is writing poems and short stories. Currently, I'm working at MAP, where my passion for working with children drives me to enhance my leadership skills. Building relationships with the children really make me happy and make me enjoy my job even more. One of my personal goals is to continue to build relationships with the students. 

I am from Sacramento, my favorite hobbies are cooking and volleyball, I enjoy working with kids and like sharing my ideas when it comes to creating activities. My favorite part of this job would have to be student engagement. I love watching the kids meet new friends and make stronger connections with each other. A goal I have is to become a private chef or work in a michelin star restaurant! 

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I grew up here in Sacramento and spent most of my summers visiting family in Mexico. I enjoy cooking and biking Outside of MAP, I volunteer at the Arthur F. Turner Library in West Sacramento. I have been working at MAP since the beginning of my senior year here at NP3. My favorite part of working here is building relationships with all of the students and I hope to create a safe and welcoming environment for all the kids. A goal I would like to accomplish is traveling the world to expand my souvenir collection! 

I am originally from Redwood City then moved to Sacramento. As of right now my hobbies are painting, grooming my dog and playing video games. I started to work at MAP because I was looking for something to keep me busy and as I kept working I really enjoyed working with the kids. I would say my favorite part of MAP is being able to have conversations with the kids no matter how ridiculous the topics can be! My current goal is to buy a house in the future! 

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Hello! My name is Kayli Sun and I am from Sacramento, CA. I used to dance competitively for the NP3 Dance Team but now I work here at MAP. I like to watch shows and play video games in my free time. I am working at MAP because I want to help people however I can. My favorite part of this job is definitely how fun it is to interact with the kids and all of the activities we do together. A goal I have for myself is to always try my hardest at everything I do. 

I’m Mr. Tim born and raised in Sacramento ~ Natomas Area. I am a Christian with Ukrainian origins. I like to be active, creative and adventurous. Some hobbies I have are going to the gym, doing origami/drawing. Whether it’s sports, hiking, biking, running or hanging out with friends, I enjoy being outdoors. I especially love traveling where I meet new people and experience new things! I’m working at MAP because I need money to pay for bills, and preparing myself for future endeavors. But I really like to have fun with our youngsters and ultimately leave some good impressions/lessons for them to take into later stages of life. One of my main goals in life is to make an impact on others by spreading the positivity and goofiness that I personify to those around me.