As the former Director of Capacity Building at San Francisco’s Department of Children, Youth and their Families, Tanya draws from her vast experience in training, non-profit systems, and youth development to develop capacity-building pathways for the non-profit sector. She has a rich background in multicultural education and art with over ten years of teaching experience, deep-rooted work with diverse populations, and knowledge in organizational capacity-building including strategic planning, program development, staff development, board retention and fundraising. Tanya is also a certified Life Coach.

Carmen Navarro-Perez is a Program Coordinator who supports in the coordination of Be The Change Consulting’s events to ensure all interactions are meaningful, transformative, and safe. Before working with Be The Change, Carmen worked 10 years as a childcare provider, academic tutor, academic mentor, and site coordinator. As an educator, Carmen’s practice has developed to be informed by best practices around equity, social justice, sustainability, and authentic interaction. Carmen enjoys writing, eating pickles, and spending too much time with her niece and nephew. She looks forward to meeting you and supporting your needs for your next Be The Change Consulting event.

In the past 15 years John has served as an Agency Director for Bay Area Community Resources, was a Coalition Director and After School Site Coordinator. John has also been an ELC coach for the past three years.   John’s coaching expertise ranges from highschool program design, program branding and marketing, youth Development and building strong organizational Climate and Culture.   John is an activist and peace-maker.  John was recently the subject of a documentary titled 24peaces, in which John is one of 24 peacemakers from around the world including Deepak Chopra, Eliyahu McLean, Marrianne Williamson and the Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

Jenjii is an advocate, teacher, student, facilitator and a voice for the voiceless. In her 15+ years Jenjii has served as a Program Director, Executive Director, Dean of Students, Curriculum Designer. Jenjii holds a BA in Interdisciplinary-Studies-Urban Economic Development (UCB), is an Ordained Reverend, holds a Compass point ED certificate and is currently perusing Certified Life Coach certificate. As a coach Jenjii can quickly assess complex organizational issues and develop creative solutions to problems. She utilizes the power of metaphors and storytelling to connect program challenges to theoretical frameworks. Jenjii is a great cook and enjoys biking, reading and exploring new places with her husband and two sons.

Candice L. Wicks, M.A.Ed., has been a social justice educator and non-profit administrator for fourteen years. She has a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from UC Berkeley and a master’s degree in Education with an emphasis in Social Justice and Equity from San Francisco State University. She has diverse experience working with out of school time programs and has taught high school English and History. She has extensive experience as a trainer and facilitator working with the University of San Francisco’s TEAMS Americorps teaching credential program and the Revitalizing Education and Learning Program (REAL).