Sharyn joined CGHS at the start of 2020. She is of Puerto Rican descent and a native of Hartford, CT. With over 10 years of youth development experience, she has worked in a variety of settings. Specifically, she has worked with inner-city youth, within the systems of healthcare and public education. Her passion for working with youth and families led her to pursue a graduate degree in Marriage & Family Therapy and has worked in several clinical capacities, providing mental health counseling for individuals, couples and families. Her collective experiences have strengthened her ability to advocate, educate and provide spaces for mutually nutritive exchanges that promote healing and community. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family, attending church and is a proud member of Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc!