About Our Chapter
Hello! My name is Krystal Olivan, and I’m honored to serve as the Managing Leader of Chicktime San Antonio Central. I discovered Chicktime during a difficult season in my own life—searching for a place to belong and a purpose to hold on to. I truly believe God led me to Chicktime.
At that time, our incredible Chicktime National mentor, Donnette Tyler was seeking new leaders for this chapter that was on the verge of closing due to numerous challenges. That’s when she connected me with the former chapter Managing Leader, Selina, and it was a perfect match and for several years, we faithfully showed up for the children and staff at RMYA- The Bridge. Selina has stepped away from serving with this chapter , but is now helping grow another local chapter…. and passed the Managing Role baton to me in September 2025 and I was grateful and excited for the opportunity to continue the legacy.
Now, being in a much stronger place personally, I can wholeheartedly say that the Chicktime community played a major role in my healing. The opportunity to serve children and be part of something bigger than myself has been one of the greatest blessings of my life.
To anyone considering joining us: you are welcome here. You don’t have to be perfect—just willing. I pray that I can be a blessing to others the way Chicktime has been a blessing to me. I’m so excited for the future, for the amazing volunteers yet to join us, and for the continued joy of serving the incredible kids who inspire us every day.
With love,
Krystal
Managing Leader, Chicktime San Antonio Central
Our History:
Selina Angel became the Managing Leader of Chicktime SA Central when the chapter was in limbo during Covid . She wanted nothing more than to boldly love the must vulnerable in our community and did that and so much more…like help women to do the same by having an avenue to do it. Selina stepped away from this chapter to serve with another local chapter !
Anna Bulgarides served as a volunteer, then co-leader and became the Managing Leader in 2019. Anna’s life history made her want to make sure children who have suffered abuse and neglect know they are not forgotten and certainly have people routing for them. Anna loved the mission of St. Pj’s so much she began working there. This is how big her heart is. Anna had to step away from leadership, but is an active volunteer for Chicktime and is the go-to staff person at St. Pj’s when Chicktime San Antonio Central needs help or direction.
Carmen Casares-Cernoch became the Managing Leader, in 2017. She believed in the works that St. PJ’s does in the life of a child and that the Children’s Home serves as a safe place for children to start healing and begin their journey toward a better future. It was her vision for Chicktime SA Central, to create opportunities for women from all walks of life to plant seeds in the lives of those that are served by St. PJs; seeds of hope, empowerment, kindness and compassion, love, healing, strength and resiliency. Nurture these seeds so that the girls of St PJs can see, recognize and embrace their own sprouting gifts to take with them as they journey on their paths of life and know that they are beautiful, strong, unique young ladies who are worthy of goodness and have the capability overcome challenges. Carmen moved on from the leadership role after she started her own business. We are grateful for Carmen’s part in the legacy of Chicktime
Dawn Gayden~ Chapter Founder
Dawn Gayden founded Chicktime SA Central in 2014 with a belief that every person can positively impact another individual’s life whether we are aware of that impact or not. Her vision was to ignite a spark of creativity and hope in every child’s life that we touch; to inspire and impact their lives in a positive manner and for our children to walk away from our events feeling empowered with a sense of belonging and love. We want our girls to dream big and think big! In 2017, Dawn passed the Chicktime SA Central torch over to Carmen but we will always honor Dawn for her time, love, and commitment to Chicktime San Antonio Central!
