Alexandra Kendall is a licensed marriage and family therapist with extensive experience in mental health crisis intervention. As a former mental health paramedic for San Francisco’s Street Crisis Response Team, she worked on the most dramatic and challenging frontlines of community care, assisting individuals during acute mental and emotional crises. Her role involved assessing and responding to medical and mental health emergencies and rapidly building trust through compassionate, hands-on support.

Coming from a family of construction industry leaders, Alexandra has a unique understanding of the mental health challenges on the jobsite. She blends her insight into the pressures of construction work with her professional expertise in mental health, enabling her to connect with workers and leaders.

Cassandra Ohrstrom – Mental Health Professional & Crisis Specialist

Cassandra Ohrstrom is an experienced mental health professional and dedicated crisis intervention specialist who brings invaluable insight into leadership development within the construction industry. With a clinical foundation in mental health and extensive experience in high-stress environments, Cassandra is uniquely equipped to support leaders in demanding fields. Her career spans residential, outpatient, and community-based settings, specializing in substance use disorders, trauma, and crisis response, which gives her a deep understanding of the psychological challenges construction leaders and their teams face.

Cassandra’s approach combines empathy and critical thinking with evidence-based practices, honed through years of community support, comprehensive assessments, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Now, she channels these skills into practical training and programs for construction leaders, emphasizing stress management, effective communication, and mental resilience. Her sessions offer actionable strategies for fostering cohesive, resilient teams and prioritizing mental well-being on the job site.

Through her consulting practice, Cassandra provides tailored workshops focused on building supportive jobsite cultures, addressing emotional strain, and boosting productivity. Her structured, practical approach empowers leaders to cultivate an environment where safety, accountability, and compassion are paramount. A highly sought-after speaker and trainer, Cassandra combines real-world experience with a passion for empowering leaders to create work cultures that enhance both personal and team growth.