Abby Wills
Co-founder, Program Director

Abby Wills, MA, brings her passion for democratic education and deep respect for the tradition of yoga to Shanti Generation. For over a decade, Abby has joyfully guided youth and teachers in movement arts, mindfulness and yoga.  Abby’s approach to yoga for youth and teachers is informed by studies in social justice and developmental education at Pacific Oaks College. Having led teacher’s training courses internationally, Abby is delighted to share her experience through the creation of the Shanti Generation Facilitators Training.

For more info on Abby, visit
http://www.abbywills.com

WSR Creative

WSR is pleased to be a part of Shanti Generation, our first yoga DVD.  Our hope is that it inspires youth across the globe. West Side Renaissance is a full service production and editorial company.  We specialize in the creation of video content for TV, films, corporations and the web. More than a production company, we are a Creative Production Agency.

To learn more, visit
http://www.wsrcreative.com

Cindi Cnop
Teacher

Cindi Cnop, is the proud mother of two teens  ages 18 and 15 who she considers her gurus. Through her work with the Just Think Foundation she became passionate about empowering youth through media education. She is passionate about empowering youth through media education and mindfulness practices which include yoga, meditation and celebrating everyday life. A yogi who continues on the path of teaching and studying she has worked extensively with youth as well as pre and post natal mothers.

Michael Kuehnert
Executive Producer

Michael has been doing yoga for 10 years and loves it! Yoga makes him feel alive and healthy, and teaches him how to respect his body and calm his mind.  He is grateful for the opportunity to share yoga with adolescents everywhere.

Jennie Shafer
Teacher

Jennie Shafer, MA, has always had a passion for children and their families. Her grandmother was an early childhood specialist and Jennie followed in these powerful footsteps. She has been a parent consultant for the last 6 years and a therapeutic companion to children who have various special needs and a dedicated yoga teacher. Jennie works along side with teachers, directors and parents. Jennie has her Masters in Human Development from Pacific Oaks College with a Minor in Social Change.

Jose Delgado
Co-Director

Jose became a Yogi instructor 7 years ago studying Sivananda and has come to understand Yoga as a way of life.  Yoga has given Jose insight on making choices, believing in himself and trusting himself to do the right thing.

Trish Winum
Development Director

Trish brings a background of passion for yoga, fund-raising, and community organizing to Shanti Generation. A long-time yoga student, Trish raises her two young daughters with mindful awareness and is often found volunteering in their schools. Trish co-founded the Goettingen Neighbors Group where she has a key leadership role including grant-writing and project management. Professionally, Trish is a highly esteemed employee of B. Braun Interventional Systems where she has risen to the top of her field in sales of interventional medical devices.

Pablo Garrahan
Featurette Director

Pablo has started two non-profits dedicated to youth  development. He believes that having youth input when constructing projects is key  to their success. Pablo practices yoga on a regular basis and it continues to shape and  contribute to his well-being.

John Riley
Community Manager

A California native, John currently resides in San Francisco where he works as a Social Media Consultant and Media Producer. John brings his expertise to Shanti Generation as our Community Manager, a role that sees him developing critical relationships with like-minded organizations and individuals. John earned his BA in Radio and Television from San Francisco State University. John is an avid yoga practitioner, amateur musician and is Final Cut Pro certified.

Amy Hori
Teacher

Amy Hori is a yoga teacher. She began teaching yoga in Chicago’s Public Schools with Mindful Practices LLC and realized the powerful benefits of teaching yoga skills to youth. She feels passionate about passing on the teachings that have been transformative in her own life. Amy feels so blessed to be working with Shanti Generation and looks forward to sharing this practice with many youth peacemakers.