My journey in humanitarianism began in the Amazon of Ecuador at age 20. Seeking a truth that was not presented to me in the western world I found myself under the deep, green canopy where I was immersed in plant medicine, indigenous wisdom, and an awareness of the natural world. I felt as if I had taken my first breath. Within a year, I had received more from the Indigenous communities I was working with than I could ever give back. My inquiries took me to study and volunteer with grassroot efforts in Guatemala, Mexico, Peru and back to Ecuador. Witnessing firsthand the struggles and bio-cultural treasures within these communities instilled a deep dedication to the wellbeing of the Indigenous communities of our world. It is truly the hearts of the people that move through me as I deepen my humanitarian journey.
I am currently working and living in Occidental and Santa Barbara, California.
Services & skills
Facilitator, web design, social media for social good, writer, and humanitarian. See "services" for inquiries about collaborating.
Institute for Emerging Visionaries
2018-2019
Transformational Facilitation and Community Healing Arts Training
2019-2020
www.vanessastone.org/facilitation
Past and Current Work: The Riverstyx Foundation, Naledi Initiative, California Global Youth Peace Summit