Meet Our Team

Scott Naab - Executive Director
Originally from the Midwest I moved to California in 2011. Settled into the Bay Area I recognize my passion for working with youth in an after school setting. This discovery led me to UC Davis where I earned a degree in Human Development. Working in after school provides me with opportunity to meet my students at their developmental stage and help encourage positive development. During my free time I enjoy the outdoors. You can likely find me hiking a trail or planted on the beach.

Mia Staten - Program Director
Hello, my name is Mia!!! Over the past 10 years I have gained experience working with youth as a teacher, tutor, nanny, and after school director, volleyball coach and much more. I value making connections with my students and their families to help students learn and develop in a positive manner. I love playing volleyball, being goofy, sports, art, going to the beach, playing board/card games and enjoy spending time with my loved ones. I played volleyball on the San Jose State club team. I lived in Florida for a year and a half, but decided to come back to the Bay. I look forward to working with our students and making a positive impact on their development.

Megan Moore - Recreation Leader
Hello, my name is Megan Moore. I spent last summer in Italy working at the boys home for refugees and a refugee camp in Greece. I have volunteered at the Boys & Girls Club in North Beach. I enjoy working with kids a lot and plan to pursue a career working with youth. I am interested in pursuing a degree in Child Development and Sociology. I am excited to get to know the Mariposa Kids. I enjoy playing games and art projects. I am a kid a heart and love spontaneous adventures!

Abraham Sandoval - Recreational Leader
Hello, my name is Abraham Sandoval and I am excited to work with the wonderful kids of Mariposa Kids. I attend the University of San Francisco as a psychology major, and I am also pursuing my Master's in Teaching and Education. I am going to be a teacher as soon as I graduate. I have a natural ability to connect with youth and nothing makes me happier than being able to make other people laugh.

Tatiana Spisz - Recreational Leader
Hello, my name is Tatiana and I am a San Francisco native but recently returned home after graduating from the University of Portland with a degree in Psychology. Previously, I have worked with youth as a Counselor in Training at Crissy Field Center and as a High School Explainer at the Exploratorium. In my free time I enjoy theater, improv, and arts & crafts.

What is a Mariposa Kid?

An explorer. An artist. A dreamer. A dancer. A reader. A skater. A community member. At Mariposa, we look at the world from every angle, then try to climb on it, jump on it and dance around it. Take a look at the many ways we adventure!

Programs

- Arts and crafts
- Cooking with local chefs
- Sports
- Games
- Restorative Justice Circle
- Eco-literacy
- Dance and movement
- Meditation
- Skateboarding
- And so much more!

The Mariposa Codes of Conduct

- Be the best you can be
- Bring out the best in others
- Do what you can, where you are, with what you have
- Practice gratitude