Ajia Hunter Mueller, Curriculum and Learning Manager at Vivvi.  Ajia supports learning and teacher development across multiple campuses. Her primary focus is to keep teachers up-to-date with the latest best practices in early childhood pedagogy, and she works tirelessly to create inclusive classrooms for children with unique abilities. Ajia has been a valuable member of the Vivvi team since it first opened, and is committed to promoting excellence in early childhood education. She has a diverse background and expertise in education, and has experience in a variety of classroom and administrative roles, giving her the unique ability to support and advocate for both students and families and teachers.

Mariel Benjamin, LCSW and Director of Groups at Cooper Parenting . Mariel Benjamin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience at Mount Sinai Medical Center working with families and children. She received her B.A. and B.S. summa cum laude from Northwestern University and her Master’s Degree in Social Work from New York University. In addition to serving as the Program Director at the Mount Sinai Parenting Center, she is on faculty at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in the Department of Environmental Medicine and Public Health. She is certified in parent management training from the Yale Parenting Center and is a trained facilitator of Mind in the Making: The Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs.