Our team

Our team is made up of experts in fields of educational access, social work, counseling and therapy, artistic development, curriculum development, critical race theory, LGBTQIA+ inclusion, organizational development and more.

Learn more about who we are and what guides our work:

Meet the awesome team behind chosen collective.

Dio Aldridge, MSW & MASJ

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CEO/Co-Founder

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Kris(ten) Surla, MeD

she/hers/siya

Co-Founder and Director of Learning & Evaluation

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Mel/Mall Colon, BFA

she/her/they

Illustrator & Consultant

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DJ Doza

he/him/él

Consultant, Coach & DJ

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Ali Guajardo, LCSW

he/him/él

Behavioral Health Consultant & Coach

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Emmanuelle Emani Love

she/her/hers

Consultant

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