Gifted Youth Program of San Francisco Regional Mensa
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
SFRM Gifted Youth
San Francisco Regional Mensa has nearly 200 gifted youth in our region which spans from San Rafael to Santa Cruz – that’s approximately 10% of SFRM’s membership! Our goal is to create opportunities for SFRM’s gifted youth and their parents to connect with one another.
Learn more about the Gifted Youth Program at a regional level here: region8gyc.com
If you have ideas or questions, please contact the Gifted Youth Coordinator at
SFRM Gifted Youth Program Resources
Exploring the Gifted Youth Program
Opportunities and benefits of the Gifted Youth program not only for your GY, but also for parents too.
SFRM GY Parents Facebook Group
Get started as a parent by joining our Facebook group, Parents of SFRM Gifted Youth Ms.
SFRM GY Resource Coordinator
Melody Matthews Lowman, M.A. is available as a resource to answer your questions on giftedness and provide resources for your gifted youth.
GY Special Interest Groups
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are organized around particular topics or interests and since Mensans’ interests are as diverse as Mensans themselves, joining a SIG is a great way to meet others who like the same things as you!
Share Mensa with Your GY
Parenting a gifted child is a unique journey filled with both extraordinary joys and distinct challenges. While you may have already considered Mensa membership for your talented youngster, have you thought about joining yourself?
Gifted Youth Program Volunteers
The following volunteers have been background checked and approved by American Mensa and the Gifted Youth Committee. Learn more about gifted youth program volunteers here.
GIFTED YOUTH COORDINATOR
Lana Lee
I’m a typical Mensan: all over the map. 15 years as a civil engineer but an oboe degree from U.S.C., having played at the Hollywood Bowl and a background in internet development. I work as a community manager for a Silicon Valley tech company and also make websites on the side primarily for musicians. I love performing music, playing board games, and talking about Harry Potter – in fact, I run Special Interest Groups (SIGs) for all of those interests – and hanging out with my dog, Lola.
Currently, I’m San Francisco Regional Mensa‘s (SFRM) webmaster and GenX Coordinator and have also served on their Executive Committee as a member-at-large. I’ve also led a number of leadership development workshops for Mensa’s marketing committee and am also Region 8’s Young Adult Mensans coordinator and regional assistant.
I recently served on the board of the Gifted Homeschoolers Forum and am actively involved as in the Mensa Foundation’s strategic planning committee. As your gifted youth coordinator, I look forward to hosting virtual events that are unique and exciting as well as creating a supportive community for our gifted youth.
ASSISTANT GIFTED YOUTH COORDINATOR
Maria Gomez
Hi! My name is Maria, and as a 30 year veteran in Mensa, I am excited to help out as a volunteer and assist with Region 8’s Gifted Youth. I have my BA in Film Production from SFSU and a master’s in Gifted Education from the University of Connecticut. Although I grew up on the San Francisco peninsula, I’ve spent most of my adult life living as an expat while teaching elementary and middle school in international schools around the world. I’ve lived in Ecuador, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, and Japan!
I love traveling, photography, movies, maps, trivia, and all kinds of fandoms. My favorites are Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, The Beatles, Monty Python, and musical theater. I also love reading mysteries, dystopian novels, and biographies. Acting and directing plays used to take up a lot of my time, but nowadays I have quieted down a little and started to learn how to quilt!
I am looking forward to meeting you and having fun at our upcoming events!
MEMBER VOLUNTEER
Jen Storm-Alves
Jen Storm-Alves is San Francisco Regional Mensa’s Local Secretary (President).
MEMBER VOLUNTEER
Bernadette Hill-Comeau
Bernadette Hill-Comeau is a mom and a Mensa member who lives in Fremont, CA. She brings her passion for community-building to the Mensa Gifted Youth Program and is committed to creating a supportive environment for gifted kids and their parents. Bernadette actively volunteers within Mensa, striving to foster meaningful connections and opportunities for growth among families within the GY program as well as the larger Mensa community.
MEMBER VOLUNTEER
Nick Kloski
Nick Kloski is a Mensa member living in the Walnut Creek / Danville area. He has been a Mensa member since the age of 10 and remembers fondly the Mensa events he went to as a child. Now a full-fledged adult, Nick is father to a bright and happy son Rowan who just entered 6th grade. Nick is passionate about fostering resources to enrich and delight his son’s life and is excited to contribute that enthusiasm to the gifted youth program. Nick loves words and thoughts, with hobbies ranging from collectible card games, role playing games, amateur microscopy, to 3D printing, poetry, and creative writing.
Contact
Questions?
GY Programming
Email SFRM’s Gifted Youth Coordinator
GY Resources
Email SFRM’s Gifted Youth Resource Coordinator