Transforming a High-Needs Student Population with Innovative Mental Health Benefits

Meet your hosts

Brenda Pena is an esteemed PK-12 District Administrator for Chelsea Public Schools, renowned for her expertise in Mental Health, SEL (Social Emotional Learning), and Specialized Student Supports.

With a career that commenced in 2006 at Waltham Public Schools, Brenda excelled as a school adjustment counselor, delivering vital social-emotional support to students for eight years. Her unwavering dedication involved assisting students with transitions, emotional struggles, peer interpersonal difficulties, and academic stressors.

Brenda's primary focus was on addressing the social-emotional needs of all students while also connecting them with essential community resources.
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Scott Freschet is a cofounder at Alongside heading the sales and customer success team. With over a decade of working in the EdTech industry, Scott's mission is to curb the youth mental health crisis with an accessible and equitable resource.