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A'dahi Baira DelgadoA'dahi Baira (she/they) identifies as a Afro-Taino-Borikua, queer, disabled, neurodivergent human whose life purpose is creating healing justice spaces and teaching effective wellness and resilience practices for the empowerment of those experiencing stress and systemic oppression, whether in the workplace, community or individual setting.
Baira has 20+ years experience in the Healing Arts, Human Resources, Employee Wellness Management, Community Theater, Community Organizing and Intersectional Activism, working in various fields such as healthcare, government, non-profits, education and grass-roots movements. Much of Baira’s work has focused on gender-based violence advocacy, prevention & artivism. She is the co-founder of V-Day Lawrence, continuing since 2008, and currently serves on the National Council for Technical & Training Assistance for Esperanza United. Baira is also the co-founder of Rainbow Alianza in Lawrence, creating safe & inclusive spaces and events for LGBTQ + GNC folk. Most recently, Baira founded Colectiva Wellness and Healing, which co-creates Cultures of Care through organizational development and Healing Justice community-based spaces. Baira brings a radical, decolonial and liberatory approach to her work. After graduating from the 2021 Creating Freedom Movements cohort, she is excited to now be joining the Care Team and offer a Healing Justice & Wellness Workshop for the next cohort! |