Shaleena Tareen holds a B. A. in Early Childhood Education with 25 years of experience in the field. She excels in managing educational institutions, mentoring teachers, and partnering with parents on positive parenting. As the founder and president of Childhood Matters, a Ventura-based nonprofit supporting children's and youth mental health, Shaleena advocates for mental wellness. She is also the author of The Learning Steps, a book on growth mindset for

children.

Amelia Mora Mars is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist based in Westlake Village, California, and the Childhood Matters Board Chair. She is a dedicated mother of six daughters and four sons and a re-mothering coach for women raised by emotionally unavailable mothers. She is passionate about helping clients heal from trauma, depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges.

Abeera Tareen is a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. She obtained her M.A. in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine.

University. Abeera is currently seeing clients at the Diagnostic and Counseling Center, a private practice in Agoura Hills. Additionally, Abeera is an Adjunct Professor at Pepperdine University.