TESSA FOUNDATION
OUR TEAM
Kristena Prater
Founder | Director
Mother, activist, poet, writer, storyteller, artist, and Director for Tessa Foundation. She is a practicing Death Doula; consulting and supporting people experiencing grief, loss, mental challenges, and disabilities.
She developed a technique called “Chayo Movement” that helps balance the body, mind (emotional competency) through routine. She is effective in distilling personal reform through her advocacy
Michael Meade
President of the Board
Michael was born and raised in New Mexico. He holds a degree in Sustainability with Connecticut College. He has certifications in organic farming and permaculture. He has become a sought after educator and speaker around the country with his unique approach. He works with multi-media arts (music, dance, visual arts & film) as a vehicle for demonstrating ecological concepts, and produces youth concerts and events.
Daniela Chacon
Board Member
Daniela is an environmental engineer, songwriter and musician. She is devoted to organic gardening and community food security. Her focus is aligned with Mother Earth and the future of a healthy planet.
She is led by wild devotion to bring humanity's consciousness further into wholeness.
Alona Watchman
Board Member
A Native American woman from the tribes of Okanagan, Shuswap and Navajo. She served in the past as an intern to the Tessa Horan Foundation back in 2013. Recently, she has returned to the Tessa Foundation because of her interest in the various initiatives of the organization. Her specialties lie in communications, marketing and graphic design. Alona plans to integrate her crafts and knowledge to share equality and awareness for the betterment of humanity.