COACHES

Innael is the son of Mexican immigrants, a husband, and father. He grew up disconnected from his Indigenous roots but has spent the last 28 years reconnecting with Indigenous world views particularly those in the Americas. He is a licensed mental health professional that has devoted over 13 years of his professional career to provide counseling services. He specializes in assisting individuals that struggle with trauma and substance abuse. Innael holds Master’s degrees in Clinical Mental Health and Public Administration. He has 8 years of experience in teaching various mental health topics and training mental health professionals. He resides in New Mexico with his wife and two daughters.

Vera is a Black Navajo mother and farmer. She is a multimedia-cultural communications- specialist and researcher, committed to a fair and renewable body of systems for communities across boundaries. Vera studied Women’s/African American/Native American Studies at the University of Minnesota and Nonprofit Management at the University of St. Thomas. From corporate America and government to businesses of her own and a couple of nonprofit stations and board appointments in between, Vera has a plethora of knowledge about work environments and social emotional dynamics. A polymath, she is fascinated by humans and is always searching for ways to uncover greatness in others.