Giuliana Luna Hinojosa

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Giuliana understands the importance of identifying the social and cultural systems that shape our collective and individual experiences and is intentional about bringing these topics into the therapeutic space. Giuliana’s passion for supporting the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities is rooted in her own personal experiences. Born and raised in Peru, she is a first generation immigrant and also identifies as queer. Outside of work you can find her enjoying live music, attending music festivals, practicing hot yoga and spending time outside with her pup.

Sheila Ramirez Segura 

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Sheila was born and raised in Boulder Colorado. She is a proud Mexican American who speaks both Spanish and English. Sheila has been working with El Centro Amistad youth group, Raíces Vivas. She believes that no matter how young someone is, their voices always have to be heard and listened to. From a young age she was taught to never be afraid of what’s to come, that she will always have to fight twice as harder as anyone, but that never stopped Sheila from becoming who she is today, a funny, kind, and loving person. She doesn’t want our kids to be afraid, like she was, she wants them to be proud of who they are, of who are going to become.

Outside work, Sheila is studying photography and administration. She loves to hang out with her family and friends, is a crafty person, practices AcuDetox, loves to dance and listen to music, but most importantly sleep! :)

Amanda Chavarria

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Amanda was born and raised in Southern California in the Inland Empire. She has lived in big cities, San Francisco and New York City, with finally settling back in her home state. She is multicultural and identifies with all her cultures encompassing Mexicana, Tewa, and Filipina. She is a proud daughter, granddaughter, auntie, and sister.  She is proud to be a part of AMISTAD and it has ignited a passion to learn more and understand her own cultural identity. With her background in both graphic design and project management, she is an all around support to the AMISTAD team.

Maya Sol Dansie

Founder & Director ACJ

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Maya Sol, a Mexica-Xicana activist, dancer, educator, therapist, & Licensed Clinical Social Worker, focuses on raising awareness, political consciousness, and empowering her community. As a first-generation mujer in the U.S., she enhances culturally grounded mental health access. Graduating from DU, she is deeply engaged in family community organizing at AMISTAD & as the founder of the Annual Cumbre de Jóvenes. Establishing Mayamotion Healing, she offers interactive culturally grounded approaches addressing mental health, social justice, and community issues. Grateful to her support network, she balances activism with self-care and community involvement, prioritizing her own healing journey alongside her love for family and community.

Charlie Angelo

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Charlie currently resides in Longmont, Colorado, where he was also born. He is of mixed European descent, and was lucky to have some contact with his Greek heritage as a child. He operates with care for the importance of culture and heritage, especially for oppressed populations. 

Charlie has a background in ecopsychology, yoga, meditation, gardening, writing, and music. He believes that the self healing journey can be profoundly fortified through connection to nature, healthy lifestyle choices, and artistic self expression. He is always learning more, and working toward tailoring a unique psychotherapeutic offering that is grounded in safety and trust.

Josie Valadez Fraire

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Was born in Boulder, territory of the native nations Tséstho’e (Cheyenne), hinono’eino' biito’owu' (Arapaho), Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute), Comanche, and many more. Her family is from Zacatecas, México. She studied Psychology, Education, and Ethnic Studies at the University of Colorado Boulder. Currently, she works at Centro Amistad with the intention of supporting migrant and Spanish-speaking communities in fostering emotional and spiritual wellness. 

In her free time she loves to play with her child, cook ancestral food, sow seeds and work with medicinal plants, go on hikes, and enjoy her loved ones.

Carolina Ramirez-Segura

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Carolina was born in Atlanta, Georgia and moved to Boulder, Colorado when she was 2 and has grown up here since. She is currently interning with El Centro Amistad working closely with their youth at Raises Vivas. She’s a bilingual Mexican-American collage student, she has a passion with helping people and is currently studying to become a Trauma Nurse and later on an Emergency Medical Doctor. Carolina has played the Cello for over 10 years now and continues to have the love for it since 4th grade. 

In her free time she like to spend time with her family and her pets. Loves to have hikes early in the morning to see the sun rise, likes garden fruits and vegetables, loves to swim, and likes to mess around with her older sister Sheila.

Los Jovenes

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La cumbre Juvenil fosters new generations of leaders who embody the spirit of their community, drawing from their rich cultural heritage to address the unique challenges faced by their peers. They provide a voice for marginalized groups, advocating for equity and inclusivity in all aspects of society. Through mentorship and community engagement, they empower others to overcome obstacles, pursue education, and achieve their dreams. By embracing their identity and leveraging their talents, they inspire unity and resilience, fostering a sense of belonging and pride within their community. We invite all jovenes to be a part of our team.