NUNA GLEASON

Nuna Gleason is the Executive Director of Wounded Healers International, which is dedicated to providing holistic support and empowerment to African women and girls in Kenya and Maine. Under her leadership, Wounded Healers International encompasses both the Wounded Healers Kenya Project and the Maine Afro Yoga Project.

Nuna holds a Bachelor's degree in Counseling Psychology and a certificate in supporting individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Illnesses. She is also a certified Global Empowerment Self-Defense Instructor and therapeutic yoga teacher. Her extensive expertise and personal experiences as a survivor of sexual violence inform her empathetic approach and unwavering commitment to her work.

With over 15 years of experience fighting sexual violence and promoting equality, Nuna has been instrumental in shifting perspectives on how stories are told, providing platforms for the oppressed, and sharing narratives of resilience and beauty emerging from adversity. She is passionate about empowering young women and giving them a voice in cultures that seek to silence them.

Nuna is deeply committed to creating social change by challenging gendered ideologies and collaborating with national leaders in both government and non-governmental organizations to address the root causes of vulnerability. Her work focuses on mobilizing survivors, bridging gaps that marginalize victims of sexual violence, and fostering a supportive and empowering community.

Believing that every survivor deserves to feel seen, heard, respected, and inspired to become their own hero, Nuna's dedication to helping individuals recognize the transformative power of their own stories continues to drive the mission of Wounded Healers International. Through her leadership, the organization strives to foster resilience, empowerment, and social transformation in its communities.

Josphine Wanjiru is a dedicated advocate for women’s rights and a passionate leader in gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and survivor empowerment. As the Kenya Program Manager for Wounded Healers International, she oversees program implementation, community engagement, and strategic initiatives aimed at supporting survivors of sexual violence and human trafficking.

With extensive experience in grassroots mobilization and project management, Josphine plays a crucial role in designing and executing interventions that address the socio-economic and psychological needs of survivors. She is committed to creating safe spaces where women and girls can heal, rebuild their lives, and access opportunities for education, vocational training, and economic independence.

Josphine has been instrumental in expanding WHI’s reach across Kenya, particularly in Kiambu and Murang’a counties, where she collaborates with community leaders, government agencies, and local organizations to strengthen GBV prevention efforts. She is passionate about breaking cycles of violence through holistic, survivor-centered approaches that empower women and foster long-term chang

A lifelong student of the mind-body-spirit connection, she approaches yoga as a transformative practice that fosters healing, empowerment, and resilience. Rooted in accessibility and inclusivity, her work creates nurturing spaces where individuals can reconnect with themselves, cultivate self-compassion, and find an internal center-peace that supports them through life’s challenges.

In June 2024, she completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training at the Portland Yoga Project, where she deepened her understanding of yoga beyond movement—engaging in critical discussions on anti-racism, decolonization practices, and queer competency. These teachings shape her approach, ensuring that her classes honor diverse lived experiences and uphold WHI’s mission of disrupting harmful systems and fostering collective healing.

Her practice encourages curiosity, self-empowerment, and restorative self-talk, guiding students to embrace movement that feels authentic, grounding, and sustainable for their unique bodies. She hopes each class leaves participants feeling rooted in their strength, connected to their inner wisdom, and supported on their healing journey

 Jeff Nischwitz is the Founder of The Nischwitz Group, a speaking, consulting, and coaching company that transforms people and organizations—one truth at a time! Jeff is known as a Snow Globe Shaker on a mission to help people shift how they lead and thereby shift their leadership impact. He's an international speaker and personal transformation coach known for his unique perspectives, challenging traditional thinking, and delivering tangible shifts for leaders to grow their people, build their businesses and enhance their relationships. He co-founded Cardivera.com, a leadership development ecosystem that grows leaders and their impact. He also co-hosts the Leadership Junkies Podcast (www.leadershipjunkies.com). Jeff has published four leadership and business books on the Camino Trail, including his most recent – Just One Step: Walking Backwards to the Present (Eagle Heart Press 2020). 

Jeff is passionate about being an ally in action for the marginalized and oppressed, which is why he was drawn to be a part of Wounded Healers International and its mission.

Dan has spent most of his life involved in one way or another in the wood products industry in Maine. As the owner of Traditional Construction and Design, he specializes in the reconstruction and design work for some of Maine's oldest period homes and buildings. Besides his company's work, Dan is also a preservation and design consultant for Architects, Historical Societies, contractors, municipalities, and homeowners requiring historically sensitive building construction and rehabilitation.

Dan was the former Executive Director of the Maine Wood Products Association, the Chairperson of the Building and Grounds Committee at the Freeport Historical Society, and their Treasurer.

Dan enjoys skiing, working on his property, traveling, and learning about other cultures. He lives with his wife, Renee, in Maine.

Jina is a consultant and speaker on diversity, inclusion, culture, and belonging. She creates training programs and workshops on inclusive leadership, leadership development, unconscious bias, self-awareness, conscious communications, cultural sensitivity, inclusivity, understanding authenticity, and fostering belonging. She also provides executive coaching for business leaders, managers, and entrepreneurs to help them improve workplace relationships, team performance, and interpersonal effectiveness to lead an increasingly diverse workforce by improving self-awareness, building mindfulness, and speaking comfortably and effectively on equity, inclusion, and diversity.

She is a storyteller and speaks candidly about her experiences, hard lessons, and 'aha' moments that helped her understand individuality's importance, the value of curiosity, and the courage it takes to "just" be yourself. Often described as "approachable" and "relatable" by her clients, she works purposefully and intends to be engaging, practical, and immediately applicable to real-world situations. Jina draws from her unique background and mix of work experiences to offer examples and

share insights designed to benefit everyone across the workplace ecosystem – executives, management, employees, and customers.

Previously, she was Principal Consultant at EtiennePartners (EP), a boutique consulting firm that offered unique strategy development, workshops & coaching to leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs. Co-founded with her husband, EP was a full-time partnership in work and life.

Although in different professions, their work often intersected around the importance of self-awareness in leadership and navigating conflict within teams. Combining their experiences, backgrounds, and jobs led to developing their unique approach to D& I, which she continues to use in her practice today.

Other previous roles include:

• Director – Diversity & Inclusion (D& I) for Grant Thornton LLC (GT), a national CPA firm. She managed the firm's D& I team, responsible for developing & implementing GT's national D& I strategy.
• President & CEO of the National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. (NABA), a nonprofit membership association dedicated to bridging the opportunity gap for black professionals in accounting & finance.
• Director – Taxation at AICPA, where she led the team responsible for developing resources and practice aids for members and served as the organization's subject matter expert on tax ethics and practice standards.
• Managing Member, Etienne & Associates, a CPA firm specializing in the needs of small and start-up businesses and their owners.

In her spare time, she loves puzzles, great coffee, and sour gummies. She is a self-declared Peloton groupie (#Mama_Cat) and a forever hopeful Arsenal fan.

Berta Medina-Garcia is a keynote speaker, coach, and author. With years of business savvy, an adventurous streak, and a focus on giving, Berta has developed systems that interact with every level of the personal and professional environment.

In 2014, Berta climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro in order to raise funds for a Maasai boy named Sipao. Since she reached the peak at 19,341, she has re-envisioned the importance of goals and the power of generosity. Now Berta helps businesses and individuals connect genuinely, give generously, and reach a level of success and fulfillment that means more to her clients than just the bottom line.

Berta is a Keynote Speaker, Author, Professional Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation, a certified Go-Giver Speaker, Thrive Through Accountability Expert, and founder of Dreamers Succeed. Her coaching, workshops, and keynotes help audiences realize their goals, find new paths to fulfillment, and motivate those who need a push to get their personal and professional lives moving in the direction of their dreams toward stratospheric success and exponential growth.

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