Who We AreMeet the Prison Yoga Project Team
Meet our team of change makers at Prison Yoga Project — a diverse group of passionate individuals from around the world, united in their commitment to transform lives within the prison system through the power of trauma-informed yoga and mindfulness. Each person brings unique expertise and a shared vision for creating lasting, positive change in their communities.
North America
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![James Fox - Founding Director Prison Yoga Project](https://www.prisonyoga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/James-Fox.jpg)
![Nicole Hellthatler, Co Executive Director Prison Yoga Project](https://www.prisonyoga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nicole-hellthatler.jpg)
![Bill Brown, Co Executive Director Prison Yoga Project](https://www.prisonyoga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Bill-Brown.jpg)
![Blaire Embrey PYP](https://www.prisonyoga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Blaire-Headshot.jpg)
![Priscilla Castro PYP](https://www.prisonyoga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Priscilla-Castro-Headshot.jpg)
![Jen Lindgren PYP](https://www.prisonyoga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Jen-Lindgren-Bio-Pic.jpg)
![Gabrielle Blue PYP](https://www.prisonyoga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/gabrielleblue.jpg)
![Kayley Lofstrom 250](https://www.prisonyoga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Kayley-Lofstrom-250.jpg)
![Kim Peacock Prison Yoga Project](https://www.prisonyoga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Kim-Peacock-Headshot-e1715224303506.jpg)
Latin America
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![Luisa Perez Escobedo PYP](https://www.prisonyoga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/luisa.jpg)
![Juan Martinez PYP](https://www.prisonyoga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/juam-martinez-e1716772613735.jpg)
![Amma Fandiño_Colombia](https://www.prisonyoga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Amma-Fandino_Colombia.jpg)
![Design-sem-nome-remove-white-bg](https://www.prisonyoga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Design-sem-nome-remove-white-bg.png)
South America
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Europe
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![Josefin Photo 2023](https://www.prisonyoga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Josefin-Photo-2023-4.jpg)
![Geoff O'Meara PYP](https://www.prisonyoga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Geoff-bio-pic.jpg)
![Carolien Pentinga PYP](https://www.prisonyoga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CarolienPentinga.jpg)
![Inez Aires PYP Portugal](https://www.prisonyoga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ines.png)
![Janice Aliar 250x250](https://www.prisonyoga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Janice-Aliar-250x250-1.jpg)
Australia
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![Sonia Brown-Diaz PYP](https://www.prisonyoga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sonia-Brown-Diaz-Head-Shot.jpg)
Asia
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Africa
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Board of Directors
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Prison Yoga Project’s Board Members are comprised of a diverse group of individuals committed to the health and well-being of people impacted by social inequities and the justice system, including incarceration. We are honored to have their wealth of experience as advocates and advisors for our mission and vision.
![Franklin Parlamis - 250](https://www.prisonyoga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Franklin-Parlamis-250.jpg)
![Sachi Doctor](https://www.prisonyoga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Sachi-Doctor-1.jpg)
![Kelly Boy 250](https://www.prisonyoga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Kelly-Boy-250.jpg)
![Victor Reyes - 250](https://www.prisonyoga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Victor-Reyes-250.jpg)
![Lindsey Athanasiou - 250](https://www.prisonyoga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Lindsey-Athanasiou-250.jpg)
The systemic and cultural shift we seek is rooted in the philosophy of Restorative Justice.
Prison Yoga Project seeks a cultural shift toward a healing-centered approach to addressing crime, substance use disorder, and mental illness. We honor the human dignity of all people impacted by punitive incarceration by offering trauma-informed yoga and embodied mindfulness to heal trauma and cultivate resilience.
![Prison Yoga Project teaching mens' prison](https://www.prisonyoga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/team-img1-1024x807.jpg)