Meet Our Staff

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 that I dig spending time with. I believe that with the schools I attended, and my familial background comes my passion for helping those around me in any way that I can. 

I started with Westlake Charter's BASE Program in 2009.  I helped start the BASE Program for NCS Star Academy and was a site coordinator for them until 2016, when 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 also enjoy volleyball, both coaching and playing. Playing is fun, but I find it 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). 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. 

After graduating from NP3 HS, I’m currently working and focusing on gaining experience while figuring out my next steps. I’ve always known I wanted to work with kids in the future, so this opportunity helps me as I’m learning new skills on the side and getting involved in projects that help me grow, both personally and professionally. Outside of work, I enjoy exploring new places, traveling, hiking, and spending time with family and friends when I can. I chose to work in MAP because I enjoy spending time with kids and believe in creating positive spaces for them. I hope to continue working with kids and supporting their growth in meaningful ways. 

I am currently in my third year of university, working towards my Bachelor’s in Psychology. My goal is to go to graduate school to become a licensed Child Psychologist. Outside of work, I enjoy anything art-related, such as scrapbooking, journaling, henna, painting, and writing. I love working at MAP to witness the joy and uniqueness each student brings to our program. It has been so fulfilling to see the students grow each year that I’ve known them. 

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 makes me happy and enjoy my job even more. One of my personal goals is to continue to build relationships with the students. I am currently doing an internship in L.A.

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! 

I've been working with our wonderful team since the beginning of my junior year of high school. At work, I enjoy spending time hanging out with the kiddos, especially participating in sports during recess! Outside of work, I enjoy playing live guitar for Bethany Slavic Missionary Church, my home church, as well as tinkering with automobiles and racing go-karts at my local kart track.

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! 

Hello, I am Mr. Nikko. I am currently going to school at ARC. Some things that I like to do include playing sports, hanging out with friends or playing games with them, and working on my car. I work at MAP, hoping to leave a positive impact on the kids I see here. I love to make connections with the students about things they are passionate about, as well as learning about their interests. 

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. 

Howdy, I’ve been working at MAP for 2 years now. I started this job with the intent of making a positive impact on the lives of the kids. I’m currently pursuing a higher education at Sacramento State. In my free time, I enjoy photography, traveling, playing sports, and being goofy with my friends. My future plans involve working hard to establish a more secure future with a concentration on making as many memories as I can, living life to the fullest. 

Hi! I’m currently attending Sacramento State as a Liberal Studies major to become an elementary school teacher. It’s a path I’m really excited about, and working at MAP has been a great way to gain hands-on experience. It’s not only good practice for my future career, but I also genuinely enjoy spending time with kids. Outside of school and work, I love to read, write, bake, listen to music, and watch movies.