The UTC Team

President of Petersen Argo Inc. a Transformational Education company, Katia  brings decades of experience as a psychotherapist, educator, story teller and author.

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Wanda Whitaker is a visionary artist, hypnotherapist, information facilitator and conscious leadership coach residing in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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Emmanuel “Emma” Kavuma is a self-taught artist born in Masaka, Uganda.

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Gabi is a human working from the heart with the intention of connecting people to themselves, each other and all life. She is a purpose-driven educator and community weaver with passion for bringing harmony.

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Bobbie Rae Jones believes arts is an essential aspect to solving our social problems.  A credentialed visual arts educator with over twenty years of experience instructing groups of all ages in a variety of modalities.

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Joanna is a Quaker who has been devoted to children, education and art for over four decades. She taught at the Austin Waldorf School for 11 years and was an elementary Art Specialist for 17 years at 10 of Austin’s public schools.

Making collaborative murals as a Singing Tree Project facilitator aligns perfectly with Leslie's passion for art and creativity. This artistic and peace-building process serves her desire to bring people together and heal common heartbreaks.

Sweta Chawla PharmD, MS is a Former Professor of Pharmacy and Clinical and Residency Director turned Speaker, Facilitator & Leadership Coach and Author.

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Diana Sciarretta (She/They) is a Healthcare Justice Advocate, Somatic Expressive Healing Artist and Director of The Red & Orange House.

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Naomi Duben is mixed-media artist and painter based in Los Angeles. Originally from Marin County just north of San Francisco

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Jane is a writer, songwriter and visual and performing artist.  Her  work inspects the intersectionality of inward-focused creative practice.

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an activist and community organizer in El Paso Texas, where she strives to raise awareness of nature-based creative solutions and build bridges between organizations local and national, emphasizing how all our struggles are connected.

Carrie Ziegler harnesses the collective power of art to drive social and environmental transformation.

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Sonda is an artist who is passionate about bringing out the best in people through community and art.  Sonda received her BFA in Painting from West Virginia University and her MA in Art with a concentration in Art Education.

Andrea has had the privilege of inspiring creativity and curiosity through the arts for more than 24 years. Her work spans classrooms, community projects, and collaborative partnerships with school districts, state arts councils, and nonprofit organizations.

Rey (Patti Rey Reyes) is an artist, program director, and community visionary based in Socorro, Texas. With over 10 years of experience leading art and wellness programs for underserved youth , she brings a compassionate and creative approach to community development.

Sister Esperanza is a member of the Maryknoll Sisters of St. Dominic that has its main location in Maryknoll, New York. MMI offers education and training programs on Care for the Earth, Human Migration, Nonviolence and Nondiscrimination in a hybrid format, both online or in person.