Meet the experts

Quniana Futrell, known as “Author Q,” is an advocate for change!  An international speaker, professor, author, and philanthropist, she works with key groups critical to rebuilding families and helping others change their story.  

Keeping momentum as a change-agent for families, Author Q released her first children’s book, Our Moms, in November 2015. Our Moms is a conversation-starter for parents, professionals, or service providers who live or work with children of incarcerated parents. Later in 2016, Author Q was a part of a book anthology and film called, No More Chains.  Quniana has been recognized by both international and local media outlets for her work. She has been invited to the Wells of Hope Ministries in Kampala, Uganda to share her knowledge with children, parents, and teachers.  This proven Children’s Champion's motto is, Change the Family, Change the World.

Christina earned her MEd in Education with an emphasis in Early Childhood in 2014. Her experience covers a wide range of ECE positions ranging from operating her own child care facility to coaching Family Child Care providers. Currently, she is an Early Childhood Literacy Specialist at the El Dorado County Library in Placerville, CA.

Nick Young has been sharing the joy and enrichment of interactive music and movement with children for 27 years. Nick began his career as a preschool teacher with a passion for music education. After witnessing the social, emotional, and educational benefits of interactive music for children in early childhood, Nick created the PlayMotion Music interactive music and movement curriculum and teacher training program. He and his wife Jen Stillion provide training and curriculum for early childhood educators around the world.