CEO & Founder of The Crest

Dr. Jennifer McChristian has a passion for empowering others to operate at the “Crest of their Wave”.  She believes in helping others to identify their passion and purpose and providing them with the tools to be successful.  She is admired by her peers, clients, and students for her charismatic approach to supporting, guiding, and encouraging their continual growth.

Through identification of resources and strengthening relationships with key community representatives, Dr. McChristian effectively articulates needs of organizations resulting in a measurable improvement in service delivery and outcomes of self-sufficiency and a reduction in social, emotional, educational, medical, and environmental barriers. In addition to Dr. McChristian’s consulting, coaching, and counseling services, Dr. McChristian serves as interim Chief Administrative Officer of Clinical Services for organizations who are seeking to develop the position and department. In this capacity she serves as a thought partner to create a supportive and therapeutic atmosphere for clients and clinicians. 

Dr. Jennifer McChristian, LCSW holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Master of Social Work from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis and earned licensure as a Clinical Social Worker in the state of Indiana and Arizona. She earned her Doctorate in Social Work from Capella University where she conducted research to evaluate the impact of a targeted mentoring program (that she developed, monitored, and scaled) on the retention and matriculation of female students of color at a predominately White institution. 

Founder of Sunflower Health

Kandice James earned her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Arizona State University and is pursuing her Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. 

Kandice has worked in the coaching and development field for over two decades including mentoring her peers in the youth department at her local church, training and development in the government sector for nearly a decade, and professional wellness coaching on topics including but not limited to: emotional wellness, relationship coaching, communication, parenting, health & wellness, sleep health, and more. Kandice has experience in various models of learning, development and coaching with proven results.

Kandice has a very warm presence which helps her to create a comfortable, safe, and judgment free zone for her clients. She is very passionate about helping couples, especially in her own community, to realize and acheive their relationship goals, so that they can have a healthy and thriving relationship. Kandice officiates weddings for her clients and provides extensive pre-marital preparation services to help avoid common mistakes in marriage such as sex, finances, communication, and family blending.

Kandice has been married for 16 years and has two children and two furbabies. She enjoys writing and is currently writing her first book which details her own personal relationship lessions and how to achieve relationship health. Kandice also enjoys cooking and spends many of her off days watching cooking videos online or trying out new recipes from around the world.

Joanne has worked as an Administrator for over 40 years. Her career has included positions in the non profit as well as for profit sector. Many times she was the receptionist and the administrator.  She loves helping people by greeting everyone like they are special.