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Kavita Broussard

Kavita joins Yoga 4 Change with an extensive background in implementation, account management and leadership in the tech industry, where she led teams into new territories to expand product reach and grow the market imprint. She was first introduced to Yoga 4 Change through her daughter who was an intern. In 2021 Kavita was part […]

Kalie Barkley

Kalie moved to Florida almost 20 years ago, to escape the cold of Northern Michigan. She found her love for beaches and nature grew, as well as her love for yoga. Her journey in education allowed her to incorporate these passions and use her master’s degree in teaching, to both support and teach in her […]

Breanna Tivvis

Breanna Tivvis

Originally from Maryland, Breanna moved to Jacksonville, FL and attended the University of North Florida. It was in Jacksonville where she found yoga. Breanna graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Health, majoring in Community Health and minoring in Exercise Science. She completed her first yoga training in 2009, receiving her 200RYT. Breanna has studied […]

Dr. Danielle Rousseau

Dr. Danielle Rousseau

Danielle Rousseau, PhD, LMHC, RYT-500, serves as an Assistant Professor at Boston University and the Director of Research at Yoga 4 Change. She has a PhD in Criminology and Justice Policy and Women’s and Gender Studies (Northeastern University), a MA in Clinical Forensic Psychology (University of Denver), and a BA in Psychology (University of Vermont). […]

Alex Ramirez

Alex Ramirez

Alexandra “Alex” Ramirez is the Director of Programs and Community Outreach Specialist for Yoga 4 Change South Florida. Alex is a non-profit leader, E-RYT200/YACEP yoga instructor, and mental health advocate. In her current role, she oversees all programming and community engagement for Yoga 4 Change – South Florida region. Since 2019, her team of instructors […]

Shiva Thompson

Shiva Thompson

Shiva moved to Jacksonville in 2019 and learned about Yoga 4 Change at, Southern Roots Filling Station, a local vegan staple. She instantly fell in love with their mission and knew she wanted to contribute somehow. Serendipitously enough Yoga 4 Change was looking for a Program Director in North Florida. Shiva felt that all her […]

Dana Metzger

Dana Metzger

Dana joins Yoga 4 Change after almost 10 years managing grants and programs in the non-profit mental health and substance use services field. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Nazareth University, and a Master’s degree in Public Administration from University of North Florida. Dana first began practicing yoga in high school, when she […]

Kim Simon

Kim Simon

Kim Simon was born and raised in North Florida and is always seeking ways to be more involved in its sustainability and growth. She graduated from UNF with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, minor in Education, and from Northwestern University with a Master’s degree in Public Policy and Administration, Nonprofit Management track. Kim […]

Shanta Sweet Mancebo

Shanta Sweet Mancebo

Shanta was first introduced to yoga in 2003 and immediately loved the sense of peace she experienced during gentle and restorative classes. After engaging in many other forms of fitness, Shanta returned to yoga in 2009 for holistic healing of a back injury. She used her practice to restore her body and has been practicing […]

Molly Hill

Molly Hill

Originally from Illinois, Molly attended North Central College in Naperville and earned her B.A. in Organizational Communication. After college, she moved to Chicago and began working in fundraising for the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, the number one rehabilitation hospital in the country. While partnering on a story with the recreation department, she discovered yoga and it […]