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Elisse Azofeifa attended Boston University's accelerated Occupational Therapy program, where she earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Therapeutic Studies and Occupational Therapy, respectively. She began her career in Bay Area psychiatric hospitals and community settings, where she developed novel programs focusing on wellness and crisis management. In 2022, Elisse transitioned to school-based occupational therapy and had the pleasure of working with students in moderate-to-severe special day classes, as well as private, non-public, and county schools in San Mateo County. Elisse brings over 14 years of experience in occupational therapy and believes that collaboration and creative problem solving can enhance participation and quality of life. In her free time, Elisse enjoys exploring antique stores and dancing, singing, and swimming with her children, Avery and Arryn.

Elle received her bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Saint Louis University in Missouri and continued there for her master’s degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. She has been working with children and adults with special needs for over six years, with specific experience in school-based, outpatient, and private clinic settings. She is especially passionate about working with AAC users and the autism population while providing student-centered and neurodiversity-affirming treatment. In her free time, she enjoys being outside, spending time with friends and family, singing, and playing her guitar.

Alison completed her Graduate Equivalency in Music Therapy and is currently completing her MME at the University of Kansas. She recently completed her clinical internship at Music to Grow On in Sacramento where she worked in school settings, with adults with Intellectual Disabilities (ID), Autistic adults, transition programs, memory care, early intervention, and emotionally developing students. In graduate school, Alison also gained clinical experience in hospice, inpatient pediatric psych, assisted living and volunteered with a local suicide crisis line. She has a BME in Music Education from Southern Methodist University where she completed her Orff Schulwerk certification and masterclass. She has contributed to the American Orff Schulwerk Association’s publications, Reverberations and The Orff Echo. Prior to coming to music therapy, she taught K-5 music for five years and is now in her 8th year of teaching private lessons. Her current research interest is on the applications of lived experiences of neurodivergent individuals. She strives to prioritize self-determination and needs of the client as experienced from the client’s perspective. Alison loves hiking, reading, traveling, and spending time with her spouse Vineel and her cat Adeline.

Sammy Kretschmer earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a double minor in Biology and Counseling and Social Change from San Diego State University and went on to receive a Master’s in Occupational Therapy from San Jose State University. A Bay Area native, she grew up just over the hill in Pacifica, CA. Sammy has always been passionate about supporting children and individuals with developmental needs. While earning her degree, Sammy worked extensively with children with various sensory and developmental profiles in a variety of roles, including summer camp counselor, swim instructor, coach, and substitute teacher. These diverse experiences helped build a strong foundation of skills required to become an OT. In her free time, Sammy enjoys swimming, walking, knitting/sewing, reading, and spending quality time with friends and family