Director of Operations

Leadership Team

Hey everyone! My name is Christopher, some folx call me De'Clay. I am the Director of Operations at CMS. I am also a co-founder, and have been here for a while. My job on the CMS team is to coordinate projects and team development, which is a fancy way of saying that I make sure stuff doesn't fall apart.

Outside of the studio, I love to spend time in nature. I love hiking and going to coffee shops and getting food with my friends. I also love to work with animals. I was an animal husbandry worker for 2+ years!

I am currently in college, and I study Biochemistry/Molecular Biology & Animal Biology. I am currently at a local community college, DVC, and am on the path to "TAG" into UC Davis. I love science and math, and I also love to learn. That's why I helped found this amazing organization.

I can't wait to meet you all!

Head Director

Leadership Team

Hello, my name is Ashmeet Kour! I am the Director of Staff at CMS. My job is to help with onboarding, conduct 1:1 check ins with all staff members, and observe teams to provide feedback on team leadership.

A few things I enjoy doing outside of the studio are spending time with friends, being on tiktok, and watching k-dramas. My favorite k-dramas are Extra-Ordinary You and Crash Landing On You.

I am a senior in high school. I am from the Bay Area.  I am part of a fellowship called Nav2cal and help peers with college work. I am also a volunteer at a local medical clinic and help elderly patients with paperwork.

Director of Staff

Leadership Team

Donovan is our director of staff and is the best person to reach out about questions for neuro divergent individuals!

Donovan is a great conversationist, bookworm, stuffed animal lover and metalhead.

Director of Staff

Writers Team

Hello! My name is Sofia Johnston, my pronouns are She/her/they/them. I am the creative director of CMS. I have also been here for a long time lol. My responsibility is to create content specifically for the blog team and peer review content. Basically, I kinda run the blog team.

My hobbies are watching anime, reading manga, watching Netflix, read various things like fiction and scientific literature, stargaze.

Currently a sophomore in community college, Palomar College. my major is psychology, and hope to transfer into either an out-of-state or a UC for neuroscience

Media & Marketing Creative Director

Media & Marketing Team

Selina is our head of media and marketing. She works with all teams to create a community of lifelong students. She also likes to meet new people and create wonderful and beautiful posts on social media. Outside of the studio, she likes to play volleyball, cook, and write poems.

Head Media & Marketing Content Creator

Media & Marketing Team

Daniela Santos is one of our content creators and editors for the social media/outreach team! At the studio, she creates educational content surrounding a variety of topics including Sexual Education, Consent, and more! She also strives to build a community of life-long learners through our social media platforms. Outside the studio, Daniela loves to practice cheer. Along with cheer, she also loves listening to and playing music on her many instruments. She is the resident music expert!

Podcast Producer & Co-Host

Podcast Team

Hi everybody! My name is Tochi, and I am a co-host/producer of the Inside Creative Minds Podcast! I am a junior in high school, who heavily enjoys painting and advocacy for BIPOC&LGBTQ folx. 

My job is to take part in the podcast and help create/script some of the episodes! 

I currently reside in the bay, and my passion is to pursue a career as an entrepreneur and become an art therapist. 

I adore Steven Universe and creating concepts for fashion, characters, as well as backgrounds.

Partnerships Coordinator

Writers Team

Hello! My name is Sophia Zheng, and my pronouns are She/her/hers. I am the partnerships coordinator of CMS. I just started here. My responsibility is to create partnerships and manage them for Creative Minds Studio.

My hobbies are watching Netflix, snowboarding, extreme sports, and photography.

Currently a rising college freshman, with my college destination undecided.

Average team meeting where we play Pictionary. 

Here is another photo of the social media team playing Pictionary. 

Here is our podcast and social media team planning for a new podcast episode! 

Here is our academics and social media team collaborating on an upcoming project! 

Here is our director, Christopher, leading a workshop on college prep work for Freshman!