The Team
Who We Are
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Our background is in art education, youth sports and child development
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We spend local, reinvesting in community needs; we understand our impact lies in what we create and what we consume
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We also believe in mutual-aid, helping each other globally, especially in times of need so our community can have a just self-sufficiency
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Our programs are tailored to each cohort through: community feedback, education research, mindfulness techniques.
Sebastian
Co-Founder & Sports Lead
With over ten years experience in children’s soccer and a background in thinking about the good life, Sebastian uses his experience and research to share fun, healthy and creative activities. His main goal is to unveil individuality through a deep ecology lens.
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He can be found swimming in the ocean, learning at research conferences, music events; if he isn't out exploring new places.
Philosophy B.A. - San Diego State University
Maya
Co-Founder & Arts Lead
A professional theater actress with a passion for teaching, Maya has worked extensively with children in dance, theater, and singing. Her background in Montessori education informs her nurturing and student-centered methods.
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She can be found performing at your local theater, at the park enjoying a book and the sun, or finding and tailoring thrifted clothes.
Communication B.A. - California State University San Marcos
Juan
Co-Founder & Gardening Lead
An avid gardener with 6 years of experience growing several gardens, transforming a horticulture garden into a permaculture food forest. Learning everything about plants and fungi any chance he gets, dedicated to widening his knowledge, and happy to impart it while guiding our nature hikes in the heart of San Diego. He believes that kids should know more plants than brands, and just as many birds as celebrities. We are surrounded by a wonderful world full of nature, let's all get together and learn to love it.
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You can find Juan at the local park, looking at the trees, searching for birds and bugs and smelling the native wildflowers
currently: Biology A.D. - Southwestern College
