Parent Volunteers
GY Program adult volunteers have all been background checked and approved by American Mensa and the Gifted Youth Committee. In addition to the Local and Regional Gifted Youth Coordinators, Mensa allows Mensan and non-Mensan parents to volunteer as Parent and Member volunteers for their local group so that the group may better serve their gifted youth. They are not officer positions and have no title associated with it. Additionally, parent and member volunteers serve with the understanding that they assist the elected and appointed officers by hosting and organizing events for the gifted youth in their group. Learn more here
PARENT VOLUNTEER
Anita Jain
Anita Jain is a mother of a Mensa Youth. As a pediatrician, she focuses on health and wellness while enjoying an active lifestyle including running, rowing, Pilates and yoga daily. A dedicated advocate for special needs children, Anita and her Mensan son are both lead volunteer coaches for a special-needs sports program, Top Soccer, offering sports opportunities for children with various challenges. Realizing the importance of youth social connectivity, she enjoys organizing events for like-minded Young Mensans to connect, share experiences, and have fun together. Anita is eager to grow the program locally and support local Mensan youth gatherings, foster relationships, and make new friendships.
PARENT VOLUNTEER
Stephanie Gonzales
Stephanie Gonzalez is a mother of a Mensa Youth who lives in Fresno, California. Growing up a gifted child, and now raising her own, she believes in the importance of community to help gifted children connect and thrive. As an engineer, she loves encouraging youth to take an interest in math and science. She presently coaches a middle school math team and coordinates STEM activities for her local library. As a hobby, she owns a small business that specializes in mid-century modern home decor. In her free time, she enjoys reading, gardening, and collecting unique treasures. Stephanie is excited to support the local Mensa youth program and to create opportunities for youth to connect and engage with like-minded peers.
ASSISTANT GIFTED YOUTH COORDINATOR
Dave Clark
Dave is SRM’s Local Secretary (president).
Gifted Youth Volunteers
GYs can serve their local groups with their time and talents. Learn more
GIFTED YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE (GY VOLUNTEER)
Rylan O.
Rylan is a junior in high school who competes with Rio Americano Raiders Robotics Team and has a passion for engineering and computer science. When not working on building robots, he coordinates and leads Top Soccer, which is a modified version of soccer serving children with special needs. Rylan recruits local high school students to be Top Soccer Mentor volunteers and is Head Coach working with children ages 4-21 on soccer, social, language and motor skills. He is expanding the program to capture more children in the Sacramento area by aligning with local regional centers who refer new players to Top Soccer. Rylan has been a Boy Scout since age 5 and enjoys outdoor hiking, snow and water sports. He enjoys spending time with his Goldendoodle, Rosie, taking her for lengthy walks in the park and socializing her with other dogs. Rylan is excited to be a SRM GY Volunteer and looks forward to recruiting more members and planning community events drawing Mensa Youth to local events.
REGION 8 GIFTED YOUTH COORDINATORS 