Our Staff
Nikki Guichet
Nikki has been a part of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County since 2005. She is a Club alumna from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Cruz and enjoys reading. She is the Director of the Virtual Club. On the team she supports in the creation of On Demand content, creates STEAM, & Book Club videos for our YouTube Channel, and keeps families in the know of what is coming up online through Blackboard.
Jonathan Lupisan
Jonathan has been working for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County since 2013 and is a former member from Salinas. Jonathan majored in Fine Arts at San Jose State University and uses his experience to create a wide range of art programs for the Club. He believes art gives our youth a voice to express their creativity and find a sense of belonging.
Ash Williams
Ash has been working for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County since 2014. He is our Virtual Clubhouse Specialist focusing on editing & recording content within the Virtual Club. He also is an established independent writer/actor and filmmaker.
Brisa Cortes
Brisa has been working at the Boys and Girls Club of Monterey County since November of 2021. She is currently a student at Sacramento State and is studying political science and journalism. She has a passion for working with youth and helping out in her community. Brisa enjoys baking, music, science, (more specifically chemistry) reading, and writing.
Steven Lee
Steven has been working with the Boys and Girls Club since 2021. He taught English overseas for 7 years in South Korea. There, he was able to develop fun lesson plans and activities for his students. He loves to express his creativity through his favorite hobbies; cooking, playing music, and writing. He strives to promote kindness and positivity with whatever he does.
Heidi Jacobsen
Heidi has been working for the Boys & Girls Club of Monterey County since January 2022. She is a graduate of Cal State East Bay with a degree in liberal studies with a concentration in early childhood development. She has a passion for working with youth and learning new things. She enjoys baking, cooking, watching movies, reading, crafting, and going on adventures. She promotes creativity and kindness.
Christina Kroell
Christina has been working for the Boys & Girls Clubs since August 2022 and lives in Los Angeles. She is a working actor, artist, and dog walker. She loves being creative and sharing her love for the arts through teaching and aims to foster an uplifting environment where students can discover their inner star power. She loves watching movies, going on hikes, and exploring fun new restaurants.