Krysta & TK, the dynamic team

We offer highly collaborative, genuine, and productive thought partnership sessions tailored to your needs. Expect attentive listening, a spirit of curiosity, a touch of humor, and exceptional productivity. Krysta and TK are founders of the CAAVE approach, a relationally centered method for building team cultures and social environments that are enjoyable and high-performing.

Krysta Creighton-Esquivel MSW

Krysta is a seasoned non-profit executive known for her strategic thinking and unwavering focus on organizational strength and well-being. With a master’s degree in social work, Krysta brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her non-profit leadership roles. She is a data-driven decision-maker and a strong advocate for research-informed practices, ensuring that her teams' efforts are both meaningful and impactful. Recognized as an expert in her field, Krysta values relationships and adeptly leverages them to unite people and achieve collective goals. As a macro-level social worker, she works to drive high-level change across various environments, including programs, policy, and research, creating a broad impact that benefits many.

Kristina “TK” Halmai-Gillan MFT #46204

“Therapist Kristina” is a licensed marriage and family therapist humorously known as "TK." She has dedicated her career to translating research into meaningful and achievable practices. TK excels at collaborating to create innovative solutions and experiences, leveraging her big-picture thinking and genuine interest in others. With an educational background in human geography, she offers a unique perspective on the interplay between social environments and the relationships that foster positive experiences for people. As an innovator in the non-profit sector, TK focuses her energy on addressing youth mental health and well-being.

See us in action

YMCA Be Well Series - The Power of Healing Relationships

Conversations in Mindfulness