Our Dedicated Team of Allies

Denisha Michele Seals earned her B.A. at the University of Nebraska - Omaha. She is a childhood trauma survivor and Lived Experience Consultant who now puts her experience towards helping other multicultural children better understand and heal from their own traumas.

Dr. Nikitah Okembe-Ra Imani earned his Doctorate and Masters of Arts in Sociology and a Masters of Arts in Political Science from the University of Florida. Dr. Imani is on the editorial board for two journals: Critical Sociology and the Journal of Racial Pedagogy. 

Stevie Howard earned her Media Arts Degree at Central Community College and a Digital Marketing Degree at Bellevue University. She has a passion for mental health and wellness. As a trauma survivor she has a personal connection to our mission. Stevie is a direct-report of our founder and handles all marketing for Water2Spirit.

John Cartier is an attorney and graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Law with a concentration in Constitutional law. John specializes in civil rights. 

Joy Marshall holds a Bachelor degree in cognitive psychology from UNO. During her time at UNO, Joy served as a peer mentor in the Exploratory Studies program and as a research assistant in the Department of Philosophy . She is passionate about social equity and believes in the healing and educational power of the performing arts.