Mission Statement
“ To transform and dismantle generational trauma in order to foster and help heal future generations of LatinX folks by providing authentic leadership development, cultural healing & fostering creativity”
Core Values
Wellness
Mind, body, emotional and spiritual health.
Community
Understanding that we are not alone in this, and freedom to ask for help. Connection.
Honesty
Vulnerability, communication (individually and communal), Hurt & Healing.
Justice
Continuously leveling the playing field.
Love
Choosing love over fear through the journey.
Celebration
The joy and authenticity of healing together. The joy of surviving together.
De Aqui y De Alla
During this time with the pandemic and the issues it brought up for our Latinx community, we had many epiphanies. The burnout of each member in our community was devastating. The lack of Spanish resources made it clear that our Latin community had more barriers and challenges as many of us have been on survival mode even before COVID. We could not let our people drown in despair and lose hope. The statistics of mental health diseases have increased and the awareness finally brought us to the place where we NEED to dismantle the stigma surrounding mental health and overall wellness. The more we can look at the wound, the more we will seek the help we need to heal it.
Awareness is key and the first step. The time is now! This is more than a platform, this is a movement to help our community thrive. Go from generational trauma to generational wealth.
Meet the Team
Ali Cortes
Fundadora de Bienestar Latinx. Ella recibio su Maestría en Psicología Clínica. Directora executiva de programa para jovenes. Aboga por los recursos de salud mental para la comunidad Latine, es psicoterapeuta y coach de transformacion.
Renè Garcia Hernandez
Co-Fundador de Bienestar Latinx. René recibió su Maestría en Educación y Liderazgo de CSUCI. También es un defensor, entrenador y mentor de primera línea para estudiantes y profesionales indocumentados. Como líder servidor en Educación (K12-Educación superior) durante 10 años, se esfuerza por desmantelar los estigmas culturales hacia la salud mental, la educación y lo que es ser queer, moreno y un hombre latino Cis.
Ignacio Moreno
A first generation Mexican American, Ignacio “Nash” Moreno is a tech professional, award winning photographer, documentary filmmaker and storyteller. His mission is to break the cultural walls surrounding mental health awareness and acceptance as well as give voice to communities less heard. Ignacio is excited to come on board as a co-founder for “Bienestar Latinx” where he plans to tell the cultural stories that need to be told to empower the Latinx community.