Join us during this 10-week series, where you’ll have the opportunity to connect and practice different mindfulness techniques. Each guided session will last for 30 minutes during which participants will be led in various forms of breathing, mindfulness, and meditation exercises. You are encouraged to attend one, some, or all sessions to explore how the development of mindfulness practice can serve you and your community during this time and beyond.

About the Trainers:

Johana Villalva is a Senior Community Ambassador at the Children’s Institute. She received a Bachelor’s in Public Health from California State University, Northridge, and has been working with the community since. She’s passionate about community health, health education, and health advocacy, with an overall goal to continue breaking the disparities that black and brown communities face.

Darren Daniels-Stokes is a Community Outreach Ambassador at the Children’s Institute. He has been in service of his community for 5 years and wants to be the role model he didn’t have growing up. Aside from his charismatic and creative ways, he brings an energy that’ll brighten up anyone’s day.

Amber Dorn is a Care Coordinator at the Children’s Institute where she provides case management and supportive services for families under the Innovations Program. Amber has worked in human services for the past 5 years. She has a passion for serving others and seeing them thrive in life. She enjoys mindfulness meditation activities that improves emotional, physical well-being and brings awareness to the present moment.