Danielle Jones (she/her)

Danielle is a weaver of Earth-based, anti-racist and somatic practices designing frameworks, systems and learning opportunities for K-adult learners. Bringing her full self to the work means nestling within the intersection of education, health, sustainability, spirituality and culture. She believes that centering healing and interconnection is necessary for us to transform our systems, practices, and beliefs away from an extractive culture to one of regeneration. As someone with many intersectional identities, Danielle embraces chaos, complexity and conflict as the impetus for messy but potentially radical growth and change. She loves supporting others in leaning into both their curiosities and discomforts to learn, grow and heal. Born and raised in Little Rock, AR loving learning, camping and the arts, Danielle was aware at a young age of the ways that racism impacted access, participation and belonging in these spaces.  Danielle went on to study Sociology, Environmental Studies and Education at Rhodes College in Memphis TN. In the summer of 2013, she studied in Copenhagen and became increasingly curious about the dynamic relationship between urban design and health outcomes. Danielle decided to pursue her masters at Portland State University, studying Leadership for Sustainable Education and conducting original research on Black Earth-connection. She is the weaver of  Sankofa Village Arkansas (a forming intentional community centering Black healing, liberation & regeneration), loves teaching eco-somatic yoga and mindful practices, and currently works full-time in the environmental health field. Danielle loves playing in her garden, eating good food, watching anime and spending time with loved ones.