Playmakers with purpose. Meet our dream team.

We’re a small-but-mighty team of artists, teachers, and

professional joy-stirrers who believe that play isn’t just for kids—

it’s essential for living fully.

Teresa Davis

Founding Director, Play Intention

Teresa Davis is the visionary founder of Play Intention and Davis Studio in South Burlington, Vermont. As a teacher, entrepreneur, and artist, she has been leading group experiences that inspire creativity, connection, and reflection for forty years. Teresa is passionate about cultivating a playful approach to living that quiets the mind and awakens the spirit, igniting a sense of aliveness and well-being. She brings a compassionate, imaginative presence to everything she does—from teaching Art for Pain Management at UVM Medical Center to wearing a tiara while cleaning her house.

Adrienne Coléon Gaskell

Director of Experience, Play Intention

As our Director of Experience, Adrienne brings a vibrant, uplifting presence and a deep well of insight to Play Intention.
She is a certified Life Coach who helps people step into their highest potential in both work and life. A communications
professional for 25 years, Adrienne works with global brands to craft their unique story and value proposition, building immersive press events around the world. Her diverse professional journey in communications and coaching has led her to curate Play Intention experiences focused on igniting creativity, play, and joy.

Alana Berman

Studio Manager & Facilitator of Fun, Play Intention

Alana is an artist, educator, and creative leader with a degree in Art Education from the University of Vermont. She brings a wellspring of ideas to Play Intention, inventing one-of-a-kind, playful memorable classes and events that ignite belly laughs and pure joy. As our studio manager, she’s the glue that keeps us going, and the organizational mastermind that makes all of our fun possible.

Mary Streeter

Guest Facilitator, Play Intention

Mary Streeter brings over three decades of experience as a healthcare provider, integrative health coach, and yoga teacher to her work supporting stress resilience and whole-person well-being. With advanced training in mindfulness, energy medicine, and nervous system regulation, Mary bridges the science of healing with the art of self-discovery. She has guided countless individuals through burnout, recovery, and life transitions with deep compassion and practical wisdom. Mary’s teaching style is both grounded and heart-centered—inviting participants to slow down, reconnect, and truly cultivate calm.

Maria Carvalho Sandoval