Meet our CAREGIVING TEAM
Our Mini Makers™ Studio is under the direction and supervision of a professional team of Educators, Behavioral Psychologists, Professional Coaches, caregivers, student interns, and parents. Together, they aim to expose your children to a variety of educational and artistic experiences while they learn and play together! All caregivers are certified in Pediatric CPR and First Aid, current on immunizations, and have a clear LiveScan and clean background check.
Leadership Team
Leslie Bosserman, M.Ed., CPCC, graduated from UCLA with degrees in Communications, Education, and Applied Developmental Psychology. She also is a trained as a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach and has experience working in Higher Education in student leadership development. Leslie is the Co-Founder of The Makers Place™ where she currently serves as the Community Manager and Director of the Mini Makers™ Preschool. She also works as a Leadership Coach and Lifestyle Strategist at her boutique practice, Lead With Intention®.
Joel Bosserman, M.A., BCBA, has over a decade of professional experience supporting children and families as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst working in early-intervention for school districts and in-home programs. He recently joined our teaching team full-time in our Mini Makers™ Preschool where he focuses on teacher training and creating innovative classroom environments. Along with his wife Leslie, Joel is the Co-Founder of The Makers Place™ and also does Behavioral Assessments, Parent Training, and in-home work for children and families through his corporation, Entropy Behavior Services, Inc.
The Bossermans are based in Sacramento where they live with their three young children. When they are not playing at local parks or hosting epic dinner parties, they enjoy traveling the globe, dancing (and singing) to all kinds of music, and reading as a family.
LEAD Caregiver
Lilli Barajas is studying Child Development at Sacrmaento State University, with ambitions to pursue a career as an elementary school teacher. Lilli finds joy in spending time with children and actively volunteers at local events to engage with them whenever she can. In her free time, she enjoys various artistic activities such as ceramics, painting, crocheting, and aerial silk.
ASSISTANT CaregiverS
Laurie Mamola has a lifetime of experience with young children, raising 10 children over the past 4 decades! She is currently part of the American River College’s ECE Apprenticeship Program and is serving as our opening Teacher’s Aide and also as an Assistant Caregiver in our Mini Makers™ Studio. Laurie is kind and empathetic and is passionate about offering loving, quality care for children. Her favorite pastime is watching her daughter pitch on her softball teams and hanging out with her nine perfect grandchildren.
Ruby Farrens, B.A., recently graduated from the University of Oregon with her degree in Psychology. She is passionate about working with children and plans to eventually pursue a Master's Degree in Child Development. With several years of experience working with young children, Ruby finds the opportunity to watch them discover the world, grow, and develop their individual personalities to be incredibly rewarding. In her free time, Ruby enjoys crocheting, going on bike rides, hanging out with friends and family, and spending time outdoors.
Selenia Alvarez Gomez is a mother of three with both personal and professional experience caring for children. She enjoys working with kids and finds joy in watching them discover and learn new things each day. Known for her patience, Selenia creates a nurturing and supportive environment for children to grow. She is currently a full-time student pursuing her career to become a Certified Registered Nurse while also taking Early Childhood Education classes, an area she is deeply passionate about. In her free time, Selenia loves spending time with her husband and children, whether it’s going to the movies, enjoying family outings, or curling up with a good book.
