Mindfulness with POC

Co-Creators

MEET THE FACES BEHIND THE MOVEMENT

Donna Rae Jones

Donna Rae Jones is a Yoga and Mindfulness Teacher and Coach with 6+ years of experience in guiding movement and mindfulness to adults and children. She is passionate about teaching and guiding comprehensive wellness programs within organizations to foster compassionate relationships, communities, and work environments. Donna Rae’s expertise is derived from many years of harnessing embodied, contemplative practices necessary to navigate the challenges of everyday living.

She currently teaches at two non-profit organizations in St. Louis, coach caregivers who care for their aging parents or grandparents and guides weekly hikes. Learn more about Donna Rae at https://donnaraejones.com/.


Fontashia Johnson

Fontashia Johnson holds a Masters Degree in Education from Regent University and is a licensed teacher in the state of North Carolina. She has had a personal mindfulness practice for several years and is passionate about sharing the benefits in schools and throughout the communities she serves as the Founder & CEO of a nonprofit organization that focuses on financial literacy, mindfulness, and workplace readiness skills. She also works for Mindful Schools where she serves as a Program Facilitator.

Fontashia is a proud mom of four boys and considers herself a lifelong learner. She hosts a podcast titled, “FACTS with Fontashia”, enjoys mindfulness with music, and blogs occasionally- learn more about Fontashia at www.financialacts.org.



Vanessa De Jesus Guzman

Vanessa is an Educator and a Board Certified Licensed Professional Counselor who has worked with children and families for nearly two decades in various capacities. Vanessa is the owner and CEO of Free to Be Mindful - located in Ridgefield, NJ - which provides therapy, mindfulness education, and personal development workshops to children, parents and educators. Vanessa is also the host of the "Free to Be Mindful Podcast."

Vanessa lives with her husband, son, and puppy in north Jersey. She enjoys yoga, the Peloton and salsa dancing. Learn more about Vanessa and her services at www.freetobemindful.com.



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