Sascha Jenke, Gaia Education certified trainer, has worked for nearly 20 years as an urban planner, with experience in landscape architecture, and has Master’s degrees in both Design & Management and Permaculture. She co-facilitated the Ecovillage Design Education Curriculum, sustainable wellness retreat, the Way of Councils, monthly women circle, and became a certified trainer. After completing professional development training in horticultural therapy, certificates in applied mindfulness meditation specialist, and in permaculture design, she moved to an ecovillage education centre in Shawnigan Lake, BC for 5 years. The studies brought her to an inquiry into faith, ecological and personal healing. In 2005 Gracelynn began her master’s degree in worldview studies specializing in ecofeminist theology.
Gracelynn Lau – Self-identified as a settler of colour born and raised in British Hong Kong, Gracelynn Lau is a nature-based expressive arts therapist, community facilitator and Gaia Education certified trainer based in Canada.