Board of Directors

Michelle Shanti Williams

Founder/ Chairperson

Michelle Shanti Williams is a Conscious Community Leader, Self Transformation Coach and a sought after International Public Speaker who has written articles on Wellness for various Belizean and International Publications.

Tyfara Andazi Panton

Vice Chairperson

Tyfara started her Yoga journey while taking acting and musical theater classes in New York City in 2008. She was encouraged to take Yoga to foster a better connection.

Rayanna Schnarr

Executive Director

Rayanna Schnarr is a Belizean positive psychologist, philanthropist and yoga teacher. Rayanna earned a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology London, UK…

Ricardo Góngora

Secretary and Grant Support

Rico is an entrepreneur, working professional, and permaculture gardener. He has 10 years experience in project design, project management as well as strategic and communications planning.

Harold A. Young

Treasurer

Harold is an Associate Professor at Austin Peay State University (APSU) in Clarksville, Tennessee. He earned his doctorate in Philosophy (Political Science) from Georgia State University (GSU) and J.D. (LL.b./C.L.E.) …

Andrea N. Reneau

Creative Director & Media Relations

Better known as Drea, she began seeking higher meaning and healing through yoga to manage personal trauma. She graduated from Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (SVYASA) Yoga Instructor Course …

Jenko Veli

Director of Content Production

The ‘Eyes’ have it! Jenko Veli is a Belize City born and based artist across mediums of the seen and heard. He enters art etching pictures of rhythm and rhyme on lines and in-between spaces with his music.

Dr. Amínata (Amíkolé) Maraesa

Honorary Director of Grant Sourcing

Amíkolé is an E-RYT 200, herbalist, Ph.D. Medical Anthropologist, and entrepreneur. Amíkolé is from New York City where she teaches group and private classes informed by her training in vinyasa, traditional hot,…

Ambassador A. Shabazz

Honorary Director of International Relations

Raised in Westchester County, New York, Ambassador Shabazz is the eldest of six daughters born to Dr. Betty Shabazz and Malcolm X Shabazz. She graduated from the United Nations International School at 17…