Hi, my name is Sydney Fisher, I am the Wellness Coordinator in the Wellness Center located in Rm. 151. I am a native San Franciscan, ride a 2002 Harley Davidson Sportster and I am the proud human of two dogs, Mr. Woo, a French Bulldog and Daisy Doo an adorable Chihuahua with huge ears. I went to Abraham Lincoln High School (go Mustangs!!!), where I was a junior varsity cheer leader and ran track.

 I like yoga, watching scary movies, hiking, camping, reading and listening to true crime podcasts. 

In my previous work experience, I have worked with youth who were involved in the foster care system and/or the juvenile justice system and youth with a history of substance use and/or mental health issues. As a social worker and your wellness coordinator, I am committed to providing student-centered health services, as well as, assisting students who need to access resources that will assist in supporting their academic, social mental and emotional health. I am also dedicated to and advocate for racial and social justice, diversity, freedom and equity for those who have been oppressed and marginalized in society and institutional systems. My desire is to live in a world where everyone has the ability to meet their basic needs, to be afforded equal and equitable access to opportunities and to live well, safe and free. 

Hi, my name is Yoselin Martinez Xonthé but I go by Yose. My pronouns are she/her.  I was born in Mexico but grew up my entire life in San Francisco's Mission District. 

 I was the first in my family to graduate  high school, and college. I went to Sacred Heart Cathedral and SF State.  During my time in college and after I DJd using all vinyl and played a bit of my faves like funk, oldies, disco, Bay Area rap, 80's freestyle, and more. I became very involved in my neighborhood throughout my late teens and early 20's which allowed me to connect with so many people and learn more about the work I wanted to involve myself in.

I worked at Good Samaritan Family Resource Center where I ran girl's support groups at Everett Middle School and helped run the Latinx Student Union club at John O'Connell High School where I taught them how to write grants and throw community events with an emphasis on healing community and self.

I later became a high school teacher at John O'Connell and taught Ethnic Studies, World History, and the CTE class for the Public Service Pathway. 

Last year I was a substitute and this year I am honored to support and learn from you all. 

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Hola, me llamo Yoselin Martinez Xonthé, pero prefiero que me llamen Yose. Mis pronombre es ella. Nací en México, pero crecí toda mi vida en el Distrito de la Misión de San Francisco. 

Fui la primera de mi familia en graduarme de la preparatoria y la universidad. Fui a la Catedral del Sagrado Corazón y a la Universidad Estatal de San Francisco. Durante mi época universitaria y después, fui DJ usando solo vinilos y toqué algunos de mis favoritos: funk, oldies, disco, rap del Área de la Bahía, freestyle de los 80 y más. Me involucré mucho en mi vecindario durante mi adolescencia y principios de mis veintes, lo que me permitió conectar con mucha gente y aprender más sobre el trabajo que queria hacer.

Trabajé en Good Samaritan Family Resource Center, donde dirigí grupos de apoyo para chicas en la escuela secundaria Everett y ayudé a dirigir el club de la Unión de Estudiantes Latinx en la escuela  John O'Connell, donde les enseñé a redactar solicitudes de subvenciones y a organizar eventos comunitarios con énfasis en la sanación comunitaria y personal.

Más tarde, me convertí en maestra en John O'Connell y eseñe Estudios Étnicos, Historia Universal y la clase de CTE para el programa de Servicio Público.

El año pasado fui profesora sustituta y este año me siento honrada de apoyarlos y aprender de todos ustedes.

Hi, my name is Ishani Sharma, I am an Associate Therapist in the Wellness Center. I am here to support  students with whatever they bring into the session. Together we can work on strategies to address the root causes of  their difficulty and build meaningful connection between themselves and others. This is a safe and confidential space.

Mental Health matters and this is an important stage in  their life to practice things that will build their resiliency. I am committed towards my goal for making mental health services accessible to all.

I am a friendly introvert who likes working out, doing yoga, going to the park, reading, cooking, and traveling.

If you think you need to talk to someone. I am here.

Hi my name is Emily Larkin and my pronouns are she/ella. I am a bilingual Spanish speaking Associate Therapist in the Wellness Center. I grew up in San Francisco and have lived in Santiago, Chile. I am passionate about youth development and youth advocacy and have experience working with relationship issues and a variety of mental health challenges. I am here to support students as they navigate personal and academic challenges. I aim to offer students a safe and confidential space to explore their mental health. 

I am an extrovert, who enjoys being outdoors whether that's hiking, backpacking or backcountry skiing. 

If you feel like you may need some support, I am here to help. 

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Hola, me llamo Emily Larkin y mis pronombres son ella. Soy terapeuta asociada bilingüe en el Centro de Bienestar. Crecí en San Francisco y he vivido en Santiago de Chile. Me apasiona el desarrollo y la defensa de los jóvenes, y tengo experiencia trabajando con problemas de relación y diversos desafíos de salud mental. Estoy aquí para apoyar a los estudiantes en sus desafíos personales y académicos. Mi objetivo es ofrecerles un espacio seguro y confidencial para explorar su salud mental.

Soy extrovertida y disfruto estar al aire libre, ya sea haciendo senderismo, excursionismo o esquí de travesía.

Si sientes que necesitas apoyo, estoy aquí para ayudarte.