Staff

The Center for Children and Youth offers a full range of complementary, expert services to support children and their families. Our team of highly experienced psychologists, therapists, and parent educators provide assessments and specialized treatments for developmental and mental health challenges. Each of our locations has a group of professionals with the experience, education, and know-how to help your family flourish. Our diverse staff collaborate with each other and partner with you to ensure that your children’s needs are met.


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Ellie Pelc, PsyD

Associate Clinical Director of CCY

Jasmin Zeger, MA, LMFT

Director of the Child Training Institute

Jeff Weiner, MPP

Director of Public Policy

Jen Altman

Jewish Baby Network East Bay Program Manager

Jeni Markowitz-Clancy

Jewish Baby Network SF Program Manager

Jennifer Phillips, MS, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

Jenny Ward, MFA

Parent Coach

John Anning, BA

Parent Educator

Julie King, JD

Parent Educator

Julie Monroe, MS, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

Karen DeVaney, PsyD

Associate Clinical Director, Center for Children and Youth

Karolina Dyer

Drop-In Play Facilitator - Parents Place, Palo Alto

Kelsey Friedman, LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Kelsey Weiss, AMFT

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

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